The 2024 $1M Impact Prize is open and seeking applicants! We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Impact Prize, a major initiative designed to reward those at the forefront of workforce innovation. In its inaugural year, the Prize is seeking those taking action to drive positive change in today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape: the problem-solvers and innovators bridging gaps by increasing access to family-sustaining wages, career progression, and social mobility for people from all backgrounds. This $1 million open call award is a cornerstone of the Iovino Family Foundation’s long-term commitment to advancing economic prosperity for more people in the United States by promoting skills training, entrepreneurship, and investment in innovative learning technology. The Impact Prize is accepting applications now through May 24, 2024. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with an annual operating budget of less than $5 million for at least two of the last four fiscal years. To register your organization and learn more about the 2024 Impact Prize, explore https://lnkd.in/eZ6Ez2Ws . #workforcedevelopment #highereducation #innovation #futureofwork #jobquality

The 2024 $1M Impact Prize launches today and is seeking applicants! The Impact Prize is a major initiative designed to reward those at the forefront of workforce innovation. In its inaugural year, the Prize is seeking those taking action to drive positive change in today’s rapidly evolving economic landscape: the problem-solvers and innovators bridging gaps by increasing access to family-sustaining wages, career progression, and social mobility for people from all backgrounds. This $1 million open call award is a cornerstone of the Iovino Family Foundation’s long-term commitment to advancing economic prosperity for more people in the United States by promoting skills training, entrepreneurship, and investment in innovative learning technology. The Impact Prize is accepting applications now through May 24, 2024. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with an annual operating budget of less than $5 million for at least two of the last four fiscal years. To register your organization and learn more about the 2024 Impact Prize, explore www.theimpactprize.org. #workforcedevelopment #highereducation #innovation #futureofwork #jobquality https://lnkd.in/gse772ge

In partnership with Socius , our social value symposium at UKREiiF uncovered what it truly means to deliver long-term social impact.    Following a keynote from Chris White, former MP and author of the 2012 Social Value Act, we launched into a workshop to share best practices and discuss creative ideas to maximise impact.   Key headlines from the workshop included: ✅ - Keep it accountable - without someone to drive this from the top, the delivery of commitments can slip down the agenda. 💡- Set clear aspirations - ambiguity can lead to distrust in the process. 🤝 - Develop strong partnerships - when local authorities, developers and project teams work together, we know there is a greater chance of success. 📐 - Measure effectively - we must ensure social value measurement tools are stewarded carefully and used effectively to demonstrate meaningful impact. Follow the link and download the report to read the recommendations in full:

My takeaways from #SIS24…

"It's near impossible to accurately measure the impact of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP). The tech sector now contributes close to $53 billion to the state's economy, and our programs, supported by CICP, help more than 10,000 tech companies grow in the state. In the past 25 years, we have helped create an environment that inspired the growth of the state's tech and innovation community. Now more than ever, tech has a transformative role in uplifting key economic sectors in our state. CICP's support has been invaluable as we explore new and more impactful ways to help talent, companies and organizations gain the skills and knowledge needed to enter and thrive in a tech-centric world. It is an honor to be part of this important work, which we are certain will continue to provide positive impact for the state and its citizens." – Ting Gootee, CFA, CAIA, President and CEO, TechPoint #25YearAnniversary #Impact

Collaboration is key to turning purpose into real impact.   While there are many resources to help businesses define and embed their purpose (check out our resource library), a critical gap remains: how can social purpose companies engage external stakeholders and ecosystem partners to bring their purpose to life? That’s why we’re excited to partner with Ingrid Kajzer-Mitchell and Royal Roads University on groundbreaking research to address this gap and empower purpose-led businesses to accelerate their impact and contribute to a better world.   Learn more about this important research collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gzdxsfZG

Lots of buzz words and catch phrases float around this time of year. Let's talk about impact metrics- what is it? how do you do it? why is it critical for economic and societal impact? Is measuring impact a goal for your organization or tech transfer office? Register today!

🌍 Excited to share the Compendium of Good Practices by Euclid Network - the European Social Enterprise Network (EN)! By framing diverse approaches, the Compendium complements existing research, inspiring stronger frameworks and collaboration across borders to advance the social economy.

Social innovation has undergone a remarkable evolution. Learn how our community of social innovators directly impacts the lives of millions worldwide: https://lnkd.in/e44tsWEX #SocialInnovation #SocialEntrepreneurs

How do you know if your social innovation initiative is having the impact it is meant to have? Check out this upcoming webinar for a discussion about the latest thinking in how to measure impacts of complex social innovation initiatives! #socialinnovation #impact #impactassessment #measurewhatmatters