Social Innovations Journal

04/14/2026

🌍 Introducing the BENEFIT Ethical Framework Series

At a time of global uncertainty, democratic strain, and declining trust, one question matters more than ever:

What does ethical leadership truly look like today?

Join the Social Innovations Journal and the Alliance of Leadership Fellows for a powerful new symposium series exploring leadership grounded in values that matter:

✨ Benevolence
✨ Empathy
✨ Nonviolence
✨ Equity
✨ Flourishing
✨ Integrity
✨ Transparency

📅 April 23, 2026
🕒 3:00–4:30 PM EDT | 19:00–20:30 UTC
🎟️ Free Registration

This first session brings together an inspiring panel of leaders working at the intersection of public health, faith, social justice, and community transformation.

🔹 Stacy Smallwood – Wake Forest University
🔹 Francisco Burgos – Pendle Hill
🔹 Jane Gould – Faith & community advocate
🔹 David Castro – I-LEAD, Inc.

💡 Together, they’ll explore how we confront today’s ethical challenges—and build a more just and resilient future.

👉 Register now for free
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benefit-ethical-framework-event-tickets-1986899932183?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/17/2026

🎉Social Innovations Journal OPENS voting for the 2026 New Jersey Social Innovation Awards! 🎉

✅ Vote for a New Jersey Social Innovator Today!

🔗 https://www.newjerseyinnovationawards.com/vote

03/09/2026

🚨 Nominations Close Wednesday! 🚨

Do you know an individual or organization driving real change in New Jersey?

The 2026 New Jersey Social Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations, and we’re looking for bold leaders, innovative programs, and cross-sector partnerships making a measurable impact across our state.

From community health and workforce development to housing, philanthropy, and public policy innovation — this is your opportunity to elevate the changemakers who deserve recognition.

🗳 Submit a nomination today:
https://lnkd.in/eVpY-c7i

📅 Nominations close March 11, 2026

Help us spotlight the people and organizations shaping New Jersey’s future.
Nominate. Share. Spread the word.

02/18/2026

🚨 Nominations Are Now Open! 🚨

Do you know an individual or organization driving real change in New Jersey?

The 2026 New Jersey Social Innovation Awards are now accepting nominations, and we’re looking for bold leaders, innovative programs, and cross-sector partnerships making a measurable impact across our state.

From community health and workforce development to housing, philanthropy, and public policy innovation — this is your opportunity to elevate the changemakers who deserve recognition.

🗳 Submit a nomination today:
https://www.newjerseyinnovationawards.com/nominations

📅 Nominations close March 4, 2026

Help us spotlight the people and organizations shaping New Jersey’s future.
Nominate. Share. Spread the word.

01/07/2026

It's time to vote 🗳️ for the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Awards! 🏆

These awards recognize and celebrate the Philadelphia 🔔 area’s most passionate, innovative and effective nonprofits, entrepreneurs and changemakers. ✨

🎉 This year, 7 past PennPAC clients have been nominated for their outstanding work:

⭐ Friends of the Wissahickon
⭐ Kingsessingheals
⭐ Philadelphia Office of Human Resources' Landlord Gateway Program
⭐ Rock to the Future
⭐ Sharing Excess
⭐ The Community Grocer
⭐ The Welcoming Center

➡️ Cast your vote before January 22nd: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VotePHIAwards2026

12/23/2025

The 2026 Greater Philadelphia Social Innovation Awards are officially open for public voting! 🎉

Help us recognize bold ideas and impactful programs that are strengthening communities and driving meaningful change across Greater Philadelphia.

👉 Cast your vote today:
https://www.philadelphiainnovationawards.com/

Every vote helps elevate the innovators shaping our region’s future. Vote, share, and be part of the impact.

11/20/2025

🚀 OUT NOW: Social Innovations Journal – Volume 33!
Social Innovations Towards Leadership Excellence

Nonprofit executives today face a rapidly shifting landscape—one that demands both policy fluency and business acumen. Volume 33 brings together new research, leadership videos, and sector insights to help social sector leaders strengthen strategic decision-making, financial resilience, and systems-level impact.

📌 Inside this edition:
• Articles on Social Innovation, Social Finance & Economic Development
• 16 leadership videos covering strategy, policy, culture, finance, partnerships & more
• A two-part learning model exploring how leadership works and how to work leadership

Explore the tools, ideas, and competencies shaping the future of social sector leadership.

👉 Read Volume 33 now: https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/issue/view/764

11/20/2025

🌟 Nominations Are Open! 🌟

Nominations are open for the 2026 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards!

This year’s awards celebrate the individuals and organizations transforming our region through creativity, collaboration, and social impact.

Do you know a changemaker leading innovative solutions that improve lives?
👉 Explore the categories and nominate today: https://lnkd.in/ejHSeBMG

🗓 Nomination Deadline: December 11th, 2025

10/30/2025

🌟 Nominations Are Now Open! 🌟

We are happy to announce that nominations are open for the 2026 Greater Philadelphia Innovation Awards!

This year’s awards celebrate the individuals and organizations transforming our region through creativity, collaboration, and social impact.

Do you know a changemaker leading innovative solutions that improve lives?
👉 Explore the categories and nominate today: https://www.philadelphiainnovationawards.com/award-categories-2026

🗓 Nomination Deadline: November 23, 2025

10/21/2025

📣 Calling all mission-driven nonprofits!

The time is now to level up your strategy and impact with PennPAC’s Spring 2026 consulting cohort. If your 501(c)(3) organisation has ≥ 3 full-time staff, a budget of $350K+, and is ready to tackle a strategic challenge, PennPAC wants you.

🗓️ Deadline to apply: November 7, 2025
🎯 Project types: Full projects (8-10 weeks, 4-7 person team) or Mini-projects (6-8 weeks, 2-3 person team)

💡 Typical focus areas: Financial analysis • Funding strategy • Growth planning • Marketing strategy • Operations strategy • Organizational structure • Program analysis

✅ Need a boost in capacity? Want fresh external perspectives? Got a strategic issue you’re ready to fix? Let PennPAC’s volunteer-consultants help you get there.

👉 Apply here: https://pennpac.org/nonprofit-form-application

PennPAC's nonprofit application for NYC based clients. Please reach out to PennPAC with any questions. PennPAC looks forward to reviewing your application.

07/23/2025

📚 Meet the Authors: Unseen Powerhouses: The Rise of Indigenous Enterprise
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the rise of Indigenous enterprise! 🌱✨

Hear directly from the authors of Unseen Powerhouses: The Rise of Indigenous Enterprise.

🎟️ Register Now:

Meet the Authors: Vol 31. Unseen Powerhouses: The Rise of Indigenous Enterprise