Blog

  • Entry Points for Change

    Sometimes you just need to start somewhere
    By
    Melissa Duggan

    Our team knew big changes were needed to our flagship Social Innovator Accelerator selection process but struggled with the complexity and time needed to get to where we wanted to go. Identifying entry points to change is helping us to make substantial progress in the near-term while working toward a long-term vision for change.

  • Andy Mendez, MBA Core Fellow, conducts literature review

    Andy shares more findings from her literature review

    Andy Mendez, MBA CORE Fellow, shares important articles highlighting the gaps in the national conversation about place-based social impact work. 

  • Advocacy & Civic Engagement

    The Power of No

    One simple word that can change the trajectory of your organization, career, and well-being.
    By
    Kimberly Paterson

    On Thursday, February 2, 2023 SIF will host an Executive Director (ED) Circle on “The Power of No", a conversation led by Kimberly Paterson.

  • Fall Co-ops reflect on their time at SIF

    Hear from Mia, Camille, and Vincent as they share more about their co-op experiences

    Mia Guthrie, Camille Guzman, and Vincent Rago,  SIF's Fall Co-ops, shares more about their time working at SIF

  • SIF Announces 2023 Social Innovator Cohort

    Eight nonprofits welcomed into 24-month capacity-building program

    The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) is excited to announce the selection of eight nonprofits for our 2023 Social Innovator cohort

  • Access Amplified: 2022 Annual Report

    SIF is cultivating connections and inspiring conversations that amplify social change
    By
    Susan Musinsky & Weston (Tony) Howland III

    It is with great excitement that we share with you the Social Innovation Forum’s 2022 Annual Report: Access Amplified!

  • SIF Announces the 2023 Finalists for the Social Innovator Accelerator

    Meet 18 local nonprofits working for positive social change
    By
    The SIF Team

    The Social Innovation Forum is pleased to announce the 18 finalists for the 2023 Social Innovator Accelerator cohort. We believe these organizations represent some of the nonprofit sector's most promising approaches to addressing greater Boston's toughest social issues.

  • Andy Mendez, MBA CORE Fellow, building a literature library

    Andy's research will culminate in a future paper for the CORE cohort
    By
    Andy Mendez

    Andy Mendez, MBA CORE Fellow, shares important articles highlighting concepts that are core to the cohort. 

  • A Fond Farewell to David Howse, SIF Board Member

    David leaves the Board in late October
    By
    The SIF Team

    David Howse is leaving SIF in late October after serving many years on the SIF Board of Directors. SIF recently hosted a board dinner where David shared sentimental lyrics from a song he used to sing with the community at church back in Tennessee. We thank David for always putting community first in so many ways and wish him the best in his future endeavors. 

  • 3 Takeaways from a National Initiative’s Convening on Liberatory Culture in Place-Based Work

    Convening on Liberatory Culture in Place-Based Work
    By
    Michelle Dominguez, Chelsea Hartness, Roshni Sampath

    Michelle Dominguez, Chelsea Hartness, and Roshni Sampath come together to discuss liberatory culture in place-based work and social change.