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Empowering Changemakers: Taking Action for Impact How does self-awareness, resilience, and mindfulness fuel sustainable social impact? This session explores the intersection of changemaking and inner well-being, highlighting how self-awareness, resilience, and mindfulness empower social innovators to lead effectively and create sustainable impact. Join Tam Nguyen, Eidi Cruz-Valdivieso, and Luiz Roberto Carvalho for an insightful discussion on strengthening leadership from the inside out.  Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2025  Time: 4:00 pm CET | 10:00 am ET | 8:30 pm IST   Register here:  https://lnkd.in/ecrJyTcN #SocialImpact #Changemakers #WellBeing

Can We Create Happiness? Join our Conversation Café to explore how local governance and participatory decision-making can build happier, more sustainable communities through the Happy Village Global initiative by Nocer Mathew Date: 27 March 2025 Time: 4 PM CET Since 2018, Happy Village Global has shown that happiness is built together. In partnership with the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) and aligned with the UN SDGs, we've developed the 20Cs for Change to address poverty, inequality, and environmental challenges. Why Attend? Learn how grassroots governance empowers communities Engage with thought leaders and changemakers Discover innovative solutions for sustainable happiness Join a movement that transforms lives Register now:  https://lnkd.in/ebdYUEdV Happiness isn’t just a feeling—it’s a community effort. Let’s build it together!

How can AI tackle the root causes of societal challenges and scale impact? In our final AI for Social Ventures series session, François Mark and Manuel Rosemberg will explore how AI-driven solutions can transform how we address complex social issues. Moderated by Dena Trujillo this session will highlight real-world AI applications for systemic impact and scalable innovation, offering practical tools and success stories to drive meaningful change. 📅 Date: Thursday, 27 March 2025 ⏰ 4:00 pm CET | 10:00 am ET | 8:30 pm IST 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ekEHHTKu #AIforGood #SystemsChange #SocialImpact

Today, you can't miss this session! We are delighted to invite you to an inspiring session where leadership is defined by influence, action, and impact not just titles. Join Ikenna Ugwu as he empowers young people to become changemakers in schools, communities, and online. Through practical insights and simple, actionable strategies, you'll learn how to drive meaningful change and unlock your leadership potential. Whether you're passionate about social change, entrepreneurship, or personal growth, this session is your chance to start leading today. Date: Tuesday, 25th March Time: 3 pm CET, 10am EDT, 7:30pm IST Register here: https://lnkd.in/e84W7RXN #Youth #YouthLeaders #CatalystYouthGlobal

Building Strong Funder Relationships & Navigating Funding Rejections This masterclass focuses on building robust relationships with funders and equipping social ventures with strategies to handle funding rejections. Participants will learn how to maintain trust, foster open communication, turn setbacks into growth opportunities, and build resilience in their fundraising efforts. Join Tia Hodges, MetLife Foundation, Tanya Jaramilla, MBA, Julian Grace Foundation, and Natalie Rekstad, Black Fox Global for an insightful session on fundraising success and resilience. 📅: Tuesday, 25 March 2025 ⏰: 4:00 pm CET | 11:00 am EDT | 8:30 pm IST Register here: https://bit.ly/482mPe0

Last week, we brought together funders, philanthropists, investors, and social innovators to explore how Investing through an innovative financing model for high-impact ecosystems (HIE) generates more significant impact per dollar by driving collaboration, shared resources, and systemic change. Some of the key findings of the conversations were: ✅ Collaboration multiplies impact. ✅ Shared knowledge and infrastructure reduce operating costs. ✅ Addressing root causes leads to systemic change. ✅ Combining philanthropy and impact investing maximizes every dollar. ✅ Community leadership delivers true locally-led solutions and a higher return on investment (ROI). Thank you Compromiso Bogota for hosting this gathering with us, and thanks to all the incredible social innovators that where part of the conversation. Gaby Arenas de Meneses, Fredrik Galtung, Maria Jose Rubio de Hart, Jorge Bermudez Sanchez, Tyler Samstag, Michael Sani, Jeroo Billimoria, Ruben Omar Hernandez, Eric Newman, Roberto Navas, Catalina Escobar Bravo, Catalina Cock Duque, Luis Alberto Camargo, Luis Javier Castro, Brian Gallagher, Daniel Uribe, Isabela Echeverry Peñón, Cheryl Dorsey, Liza Mueller, Matthew Patten, Johanna A. Zuleta, David Berge, David Bonbright, Kara Barnett, Lala Lovera, Andres Galindo, Mauricio Camargo, Shingi Nyamwanza Bimha, MBA, Karen Carvajalino, Andrea Salazar Arango, Rosita Manrique and Manoj Panjwani among others.

AI is transforming how we tackle social challenges—enhancing problem-solving, scaling impact, and equipping changemakers with future-proof skills. But how can we harness AI effectively and ethically? Join The Change Hub session to explore practical AI strategies for social good, featuring expert insights from Maria Potupchik, Founder & CEO of YourSkills AI Platform. What to Expect: Demystifying AI for Social Good Master the Six Conditions of Systems Change AI as a Problem-Solving Powerhouse Interactive & Actionable Insights Date. Thursday, March 19 – 20, 2025. Application Open to all Catalyst members & non-members in Eastern Europe & the Balkans Register now: https://lnkd.in/gUSHsPk3 Tag your fellow changemakers and be part of this important conversation. #AIforGood #SocialInnovation #Changemakers #AIforImpact #CatalystNow #EuropeChapter

Construyendo Ecosistemas en LATAM Acompaña Felipe Symmes Leticia Ivonne López Villarreal en una conversación moderada por Florencia de los Santos sobre cómo la colaboración entre gobiernos, universidades y comunidades puede impulsar el cambio y fortalecer el impacto social. 📅 Lunes, 17 de marzo de 2025 ⏰ 11:00 a. m. MX | 12:00 p. m. ET 🔗 Regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/eU43w3BA

The Catalyst Now Awards recognize key actors advancing the #SDGs and promoting sustainable change. By highlighting their impact, we aim to redefine best practices, inspire others, and push for more equitable funding. Join us in celebrating the allies and facilitators driving transformational change! ⏰️ 7:30 PM Bogotá 💻https://lnkd.in/dXPuHw2H 📍Centro Cultural del Gimnasio Moderno

Catalyst Now Fundraising Toolkit Series: Module 4 Now Available! Discover how to develop a compelling communications and branding strategy that resonates with donors and drives fundraising success. What You'll Learn: Strategic messaging alignment with donor perspectives Building authentic brand communication Ethical storytelling techniques that inspire action Practical tools to enhance your organization's fundraising narrative Join industry experts Jennifer Skala Bodio and Hamsini Ravi from Black Fox Global Communications as they share proven strategies and actionable insights from their extensive experience in nonprofit communications. Date: March 5, 2025 Time: 16:00-17:15 CET Register now: https://lnkd.in/eyBNNytc #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitCommunications #CatalystNow #SocialImpact