Be Social Change

Driving innovation AND social impact within large organizations can be tough.

But by becoming an and applying the principles of inside an existing institution, you can create the change you want to see.

And in the FIRST episode of the new Be Social Change , Jenn Lishansky and I interview Eli Malinsky, Deputy Director at the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program, and dive into the unique challenges and skill sets needed for driving social impact within some of the largest corporations in the world.

🎧🎧🎧 Listen to this inspiring interview with Eli and subscribe to the Be Social Change Podcast here: https://be-social-change.captivate.fm/listen

The Aspen Institute provides world-class to hundreds of social intrapreneurs from many of the most influential companies in the world, including Google, Facebook and Microsoft, IBM, Pepsi, Toyota and Walmart. In addition to the social impact lessons and insights Eli shares in the podcast, here is additional advice for those looking to develop their skills as an intrapreneur (taken from: https://lnkd.in/gFqHxsJc):

RIGOROUSLY INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM YOU ARE TRYING TO SOLVE - Corporate social intrapreneurs seek to use the platform of business to help solve a wicked problem...moving into solution mode too quickly can lead you down the wrong path. Studying the problem intensely and examining multiple reframes of the problem is the right place to start.

COLLABORATE, DON’T PITCH - People are less likely to buy into your beautiful idea than they are to buy into a plan that they have helped create...the best ideas come from multiple inputs. Embrace your role as a catalyst and be prepared to engage with others to make them part of the change process.

BECOME AN EXPERT QUESTIONER - Questions may be the closest thing you are going to get to a magic wand. Questions, humbly asked, prompt reflection and insights that help you find a way forward. Therefore, you should strive to become better at crafting and asking insightful questions.

TELL STORIES - Many people think the case for change is best built on data and evidence, but intrapreneurs find that stories not only open people’s hearts, they open people’s minds. Make the vision for change personal. Share a story about a person who will be affected by the change and show what difference it will make in his/her life.

DEVELOP A PRACTICE OF REFLECTION - Making reflection a habit will build your confidence and courage to persevere. Why? It allows you to pause and consider your actions within a broader context. It prompts you to take a longer-term view, to discover and revisit your own personal purpose. That discovery fuels your journey

Learn more by listening and subscribing to the podcast: https://be-social-change.captivate.fm/listen

On Tuesday, July 25th, we're gathering in person again for the Social Impact Summer Connector!

Join us in New York City at 7 pm for a one-of-a-kind facilitated networking event.

Meet people working in socially conscious businesses, CSR, nonprofits, and the public sector.

Social Impact Summer Connector | Facilitated Networking + Inspiring Speakers (7/25) Join the summer connector event in NYC. Learn from social impact leaders, connect with passionate professionals, and enjoy uplifting music. Let's create a sustainable future together!

It's 2023 - are you ready to grow your career?

No one can go it alone, and it's one of the primary reasons we are all about networking. To grow your career and increase your impact, you have to learn from, partner, and work with other people.

Whether you're trying to change jobs*, get promoted, or gain clients and customers, networking is vital.

So join us for the online Networking for Social Impact Professionals this month.

https://www.besocialchange.com/networking-for-social-impact-professionals/

February 23 | 1 pm ET | Free for Members and $10 for the public

(*LinkedIn sites that 85% of job hires come through networking connections).

Networking for Social Impact Professionals | Be Social Change Grow your network, advance your career, and make an even greater impact through this event "networking for social impact professionals".

Good News Coming Your Way -- Client and Volunteer Application Deadlines from our Net Impact NYC partners have been extended.

Net Impact's Service Corps program matches teams of passionate and skilled volunteers with local nonprofits and social enterprises. Each team completes actionable 12-week pro bono consulting projects. This is a great opportunity to make a difference and meet new people in your local NYC community!

Flex your consulting muscles and learning new skills-- apply now to be a Service Corps volunteer this Fall. Applications due September 26. https://lnkd.in/ekp6c6V

If you’re a social impact leader looking for a dedicated group of volunteers to help you grow, apply now to be a client for our Service Corps fall round. Applications due September 25. https://lnkd.in/dcRUUBT

More questions? Check out their chapter website: https://lnkd.in/edKUuiAg

Net Impact | NYC Professional Chapter Net Impact NYC mobilizes next-generation leaders to use their skills and careers to make a positive impact on the world.

It was so surreal and awesome to be reunited with our NYC-based community at the Social Impact Summer Connector after 2.5 years away.
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We loved seeing so many of our old friends, new community members, and brand new Be Social Changers!
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It was amazing to also hear what’s possible when we’re in person. Connections move at the speed of sound as people introduce someone they’ve just met to others working toward progress in the same issue areas. It’s one of the best sounds out there.
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Major thanks to our hosts, sponsors, and all those who came out. We can’t wait to see you again soon!🙈

We can't wait to see you, have the best/most fun networking event, and hang out with awesome people/orgs such as our Community Partners.

http://bit.ly/SummerConnector

Major thanks to: Cafe424nyc, Impact Hub New York Metropolitan Area, Precycle, Human Services Council of New York - HSC, buildOn, Marketplace of the Future, Herbicide-Free Campus, Wanderful, Braceletote, BE MORE with Anu, WeVenture NYC.

Social Impact Summer Connector - Inspiring Speakers & Facilitated Networking (7/19) Meet incredible social impact professionals (in-person & online) and reengage a vision for our planet and people.

We're excited for the Social Impact Summer Connector tomorrow night (July 19th) in NYC. Can't wait to see you at Prime Produce!
Register: http://bit.ly/SummerConnector
Thanks to our event sponsors: Con Edison, Cabot Creamery, & KeVita!
And, our Community Partners will be there. View all of them at http://bit.ly/SummerConnector

TODAY is the DAY!
The Nonprofit Mini-Summit starts soon ...
See you there!

This week is the week! The Nonprofit Mini-Summit is Thursday (May 19th). Can't wait to see you there!

Register: https://www.besocialchange.com/nonprofit-mini-summit/

Thanks to our sponsor, Vee! https://www.facebook.com/VeeVolunteers/

And, our Community Partners: CLOZTALK, Centre for Social Innovation, Good Shepherd Services, Latinas on the Verge of Excellence, and Women of Color Collective in Sustainability.

Nonprofit Mini Summit w/ Inspiring Speakers: Strengthen Nonprofit Practices (5/19) Learn how to get a job in a leading Nonprofit sector. Discover how to create a healthy Nonprofit culture that will lead to greater impact & success. Join the Nonprofit Mini Summit with NGO experts on May 19, 2022.

Real talk:

Nonprofits generally have such a major need for volunteers, and yet so little capacity to manage them. If you've worked for a nonprofit or tried to volunteer for one, you probably have experienced with this.

That's why it's extra awesome that a group of young entrepreneurs came together to develop https://www.vee.com/npo - a platform dedicated to automating volunteering for nonprofits, while donating to them at the same time.

And, Vee is supporting the Nonprofit Mini-Summit (Next Thursday!) to ensure that nonprofits around the globe are getting the best resources and insights possible.
Go Vee!

Vee for Nonprofits Vee helps nonprofits recruit & manage volunteers. Use our 100% free platform to drive social impact in your community & track your results. Join us today!

As Be Social Change is getting ready to finalize May's Career Change Coaching Circles, we wanted to share the awesome feedback we got from a participant in March's session. It made our day. 😊

Check out and apply for the next session here: https://www.besocialchange.com/career-change-coaching-circles/

From our Partners:

How are businesses and organizations sourcing and using capital to generate solutions to global, systemic challenges? Join for the closing keynote with leaders in criminal justice reform, intergenerational poverty, private equity, and small business investing: https://columbiasocialenterprise.org/civicrm/event/register?id=817&reset=1