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  • Become a FY26 Accelerator Funding Partner

    Join us to build a more just, equitable, inclusive future for all.

    The FY26 Accelerator cycle starts in June 2025, and we’re actively recruiting funding partners, who are critical to achieving the ambitious goals of this program along with deepening the impact of Social Innovator organizations across Eastern Massachusetts. 

  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement

    Funders: How to Support Nonprofits During Uncertain Times

    In times that feel both unpredictable and challenging, it’s not uncommon to feel isolated in our efforts to serve our communities. Yet, as funders, you resource social change in Eastern Massachusetts—and SIF is here to support you.

  • Social Innovator Fund: 2024 End of Year Report

    We are thrilled to announce the results of our fundraising initiative.

    Fundraising initiative distributes $297,580 dollars among the 2024 Social Innovators and Accelerator Finalists addressing our community's most pressing social issues.

  • SIF Issues RFP for Strategic Planning Process

    Proposals due March 14, 2025

    SIF has issued a request for proposals for our upcoming strategic planning process. The deadline to submit a proposal is March 14.

  • Celebrating our graduating 2023 Social Innovators!

    A summary of the graduation celebrating the accomplishments of the 2023 Accelerator Program cohort.

    On January 22, Social Innovation Forum celebrated our graduating 2023 Innovators as they officially completed their two-year journey of the Accelerator program.

  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement

    Moving Upstream: Funding to Address Root Causes of Inequity

    A summary of October's funder learning session
    By
    Carina Traub

    Through an interactive panel, this event gave funders the opportunity to learn from a variety of perspectives about upstream work and how to deepen their engagement with it. 

  • Congratulations to our 2025 Social Innovator Cohort!

    Seven nonprofits selected for a 24-month capacity-building program.

    The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) is excited to announce the selection of seven nonprofits for our 2025 Social Innovator cohort.

  • 2024 Annual Report: Hope In Action

    Making a Difference Together
    By
    Julia Satti Cosentino
    Wyona Lynch-McWhite

    Read our 2024 Annual Report!

  • Cultivating Trusting Funder-Nonprofit Relationships

    Practical tips for funders and nonprofit leaders
    By
    Carina Traub

    Funders and nonprofit leaders share their suggestions for cultivating trust. 

  • Announcing the 2025 Social Innovator Accelerator Finalists

    Discover 15 local nonprofits driving positive social change in our community

    Learn about our 2025 Social Innovator Accelerator Finalists!