Social Innovation Forum

A Funder's Experience with SIF

Christine Kendall of the Gisela B. Hogan Foundation shares her perspective on being a Social Issue Track Partner

• By Christine Kendall, Founder, SmarterGive
• Published on March 29, 2017

Christine Kendall of the Gisela B. Hogan Foundation shares a funder's perspective on working with the Social Innovation Forum as a Social Issue Track Partner this year.

A New Chapter for SIF

SIF contributes a chapter to new book on social impact

• By Anna Trieschmann
• Published on March 28, 2017

The Social Innovation Forum is proud to have contributed a chapter to Managing for Social Impact: Innovations in Responsible Enterprise, a recently published book featuring chapters and case studies written by thought leaders, industry analysts, and managers of global and local organizations who are engaged with innovative models of sustainable social impact.

SIF Launches Collaborative Track Focused on Supporting Immigrants and Refugees

• By Carolyn Shaughnessy
• Published on March 08, 2017

Are you a funder interested in supporting immigrants and refugees? The Social Innovation Forum is offering the local funding community an opportunity to respond collectively to this issue by partnering on a collaborative social issue track for our 2017-2018 Social Innovator Accelerator.

Social Innovation Forum Hosts Pilot Book Club Session

Community members joined together to read and learn about pressing social issues.

• By Allison Hajjar
• Published on March 06, 2017

On January 25, SIF welcomed 25 members of our community for our pilot Book Club session. Guests arrived at SIF’s new space eager to discuss the first book selection, The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace by Jeff Hobbs. Past Social Innovators, Chaplain Clementina "Tina" Chéry, President and CEO of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, and Jon Feinman, Executive Director of InnerCity Weightlifting, joined as special guests to share their unique perspectives and offer their depth of knowledge to the conversation.

Collaborating for Impact

The Story of A Women & Girls Funding Collaborative and 2016 Social Innovator Budget Buddies

• By Allison Hajjar
• Published on February 08, 2017

In 2016 the Social Innovation Forum helped bring together a unique funding collaborative committed to working together to improve the lives of women and girls. 

Social Issue Talk Series Begins March 7

Hear from social issue area experts at seven educational events during March

• By Melissa Duggan
• Published on February 04, 2017

This March, the Social Innovation Forum (SIF) will hold seven free, educational events across the city as a part of our annual March Social Issue Talk Series. 

Marching Forward Together

SIF staff participated in the Women's March in Boston and Washington D.C. and share their experiences and hopes for the movement

• By Anna Trieschmann
• Published on January 31, 2017

On January 21, SIF team members joined Women's Marches in Boston and Washington D.C. Here they share their experiences, takeaways, and their hopes for the future of the movement.

Making Voices Heard

Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color and the Boston Women’s March for America

• By Susan Musinsky
• Published on January 19, 2017

On the final day of the Obama administration, SIF executive director reflects on her recent visit to the White House and the critical need to create ladders of opportunity for ALL Americans, including women and girls of color.

Social Innovation Forum Acquires Next Mile Project

Two of Boston's most innovative nonprofits merge to solidify Boston's role as global social innovation hub.

• By Susan Musinsky and Vilas Dhar
• Published on January 17, 2017

We are thrilled to share with you exciting news: The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) has acquired the Next Mile Project, combining our strengths and expertise to create one of the nation’s largest social change ecosystems -- and solidifying Boston’s role as a hub for social innovation.

Witnessing the Power of Unheard Voices

Bringing disabilities issues into the forefront of a multi-issue conversation about change

• By Susan Musinsky
• Published on December 23, 2016

Executive Director Susan Musinsky shares her experience of a unique social justice event and highlights the need to bring disabilities issues into conversations around social change.