Over the past year and a half, we and our organizations have dealt with a seemingly unending series of crises: a global health pandemic, personal loss and isolation, a long-delayed reckoning with racism, an economic downturn that hit the poor and marginalized particularly hard, and attacks on the fabric of democracy.
But we’re finally seeing glimmers of hope. Vaccinations are taking place in many parts of the world, with plans to roll-out more to other countries and regions. Actions are being taken to address systemic racial injustices in the United States and other countries. Ideas and policies that challenge neoliberal capitalism are getting real consideration from governments and businesses. After spending more than a year virtually holding our collective breath, many people are finally starting to think about returning to some sense of normal.
But as social innovation leaders we must aspire to go beyond a return to “normal.” The challenge we now face is how to build better systems and solutions than before. How do we create systems – for ourselves, our organizations, our constituents, and our communities – that are healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable than those we had?
Join
Stanford Social Innovation Review as we come together online for the 2021
Nonprofit Management Institute – “Building a Healthier Future: Creating Personal, Organizational & Societal Well-being.” Over the course of three half-day sessions,
SSIR will bring together nonprofit and business executives, noted academics, and prominent public-sector leaders to explore pathways to strengthening and renewing our collective commitment to improving society.
As we begin the work together of creating a better tomorrow, we’ll address health and well-being from a personal, organizational, and societal perspective, including:
- • The connection between inner well-being and social change
- • How to create equity, dignity, justice, and joy in our sector and our society
- • The vital role of funders in supporting organizational well-being
- • Effective communication to overcome polarization and build connection and collaboration
- • The power of multi-generational teams in the social sector
- • Creating public policies that support healthy communities
...and others.
Like many of you in the sector, we at
SSIR are adapting our approaches and operations in response to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In that spirit, we are pleased to announce that,
this year's annual Nonprofit Management Institute will be an entirely virtual convening.
Although virtual experiences are radically different from those presented in-person, we are committed to delivering a program that is just as informative, insightful, and engaging as that of any prior NMI. Over the next several weeks, we will be busy confirming our speakers and sessions, and developing other elements – including ways to network with your fellow social innovators – in order to provide you with an experience on par with what you have come to expect from
SSIR convenings.
We hope you will join us
September 21-23, 2021
