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Social Innovator Accelerator 

Accepting applications now until August 8, 2024! 

 

The Social Innovation Forum (SIF) is looking to welcome a cohort of small to midsized community-led nonprofits into this upcoming year's Social Innovator Accelerator program. SIF creates positive social change in Eastern Massachusetts by engaging leaders, strengthening organizations, and building networks.

 

About the Social Innovator Accelerator

 The Social Innovator Accelerator helps nonprofit organizations gain visibility, expand their networks, and connect with philanthropic and in-kind resources to accelerate their work.

 Each selected organization, a Social Innovator, receives access to cash and in-kind benefits that include:

  • Six months of consulting and graphic design services focused on developing written materials, visual materials, and presentation skills for a funder/investor audience
  • Presentation and networking opportunities with funders/investors, including at the Social Innovator Showcase in May 2025 (usually has an audience of 300 of local business and philanthropic leaders), Lunch & Learn in the spring of 2026, and various other events
  • Membership in a cohort with other small to midsize community-led nonprofit organizations
  • Five months of executive coaching to focus on promoting professional growth for the leadership team
  • Minimum of $30,000 cash upon completion of the consulting engagement
  • Support from SIF’s in-kind partners (e.g., legal, graphic design, PR, technology)
  • Ongoing support through the Alumni & Nonprofit Network program

Who would be involved: 

  • 1 “lead” Innovator (typically Executive Director or Program Director)

  • Optional: 1-3 other staff to support decision making on materials and participate in executive coaching 

 Time commitment: 

  • This is a two year capacity building program (Launching in December 2024 - closing in December 2026)

    • 6-8 hours per week from December 2024 - May 2025

    • 6-8 hours per month from September 2025 - December 2026 

Does this sound like something your organization would benefit from?

Check out our website where you’ll learn more about:

  • 2025 Social Issue Areas & Criteria 
  • Selection Process Timeline 
  • Application Questions

Interested in Applying?

  • Step 1: Review the criteria to confirm eligibility

  • Step 2: Attend an information session and/or set up a call with our Program team

  • Step 3: Complete an application by creating an account here. 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Thursday, August 8, at 5:00 pm; however, early submissions are highly encouraged.

Questions?

Feel free to give us a call at 617.649.1518 or send our team an email at accelerator@socialinnovationforum.org for any questions about the application process.