What is your strategy for staying current on social impact theory and practice?

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Social impact is the positive change that organizations and individuals create for society and the environment through their actions and decisions. It is a dynamic and evolving field that requires constant learning and adaptation to address complex and interrelated challenges. Whether you are a social entrepreneur, a nonprofit leader, a corporate social responsibility manager, or a passionate citizen, you need a strategy for staying current on social impact theory and practice. Here are some tips to help you do that.

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1 Read widely and critically

One of the best ways to keep up with the latest trends, insights, and debates in social impact is to read widely and critically. You can subscribe to newsletters, blogs, podcasts, and magazines that cover topics such as social innovation, sustainability, impact measurement, systems thinking, and social justice. You can also follow thought leaders, practitioners, and researchers on social media and online platforms. However, reading is not enough. You also need to critically analyze and evaluate what you read, question your assumptions, and compare different perspectives and sources.

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2 Learn from peers and mentors

Another way to stay current on social impact theory and practice is to learn from peers and mentors. You can join online and offline communities, networks, and events that connect you with like-minded people who share your passion and goals. You can also seek mentorship and feedback from experienced and knowledgeable professionals who can guide you, challenge you, and inspire you. Learning from peers and mentors can help you expand your horizons, discover new opportunities, and improve your skills and knowledge.

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3 Experiment and reflect

A third way to stay current on social impact theory and practice is to experiment and reflect. You can apply what you learn to your own projects, initiatives, or organizations and test your ideas, assumptions, and hypotheses. You can also use tools and frameworks such as design thinking, lean startup, and theory of change to help you design, implement, and evaluate your solutions. Experimenting can help you learn by doing, iterate and improve, and generate evidence and impact. However, experimenting is not enough. You also need to reflect on your actions, outcomes, and learnings, and share them with others.

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Karina Mereuta

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Social impact is about practice, more than about theory. Because there, in "the field", you see if your actions are working and are relevant. What I found helpful in my work was to keep contact with people that were beneficiaries in the projects I designed or implemented. Of course, you cannot keep track of everybody, but naturally, some ties are created when working with people. What you can learn from keeping contact with your "beneficiaries" over time: - you can see what worked for them: maybe it was your intervention, maybe it was something else, in any case you learn what works - you can see if they are still stuck in the same vulnerability - and maybe find smart solutions ..together Social impact starts with individual impact

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4 Enroll in courses and programs

A fourth way to stay current on social impact theory and practice is to enroll in courses and programs. You can find online and offline courses and programs that offer formal education and training on various aspects of social impact, such as social entrepreneurship, impact investing, social policy, and social innovation. You can also look for courses and programs that offer certifications, credentials, or degrees that can enhance your credibility and career prospects. Enrolling in courses and programs can help you deepen your understanding, update your skills, and broaden your network.

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5 Seek diverse and inclusive perspectives

A fifth way to stay current on social impact theory and practice is to seek diverse and inclusive perspectives. You can expose yourself to different cultures, contexts, and experiences that can enrich your worldview and empathy. You can also engage with diverse and marginalized stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, partners, and experts, who can offer valuable insights, feedback, and solutions. Seeking diverse and inclusive perspectives can help you avoid biases, stereotypes, and blind spots, and foster more equitable and effective social impact.

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Thinking you know best - for any group, for any problem - this is the trap in which many social impact professionals fall... I was at both ends of this situation. When foreign NGOs thought that they bring a ready-made solution for Romanian NGOs back in the early 2000s...without considering local culture, biases, and habits. When as a representative of European NGOs I thought I know best because I implemented it here and there and it worked... Always surround yourself with diversity - even with people that make you uncomfortable with their totally different opinions. They are part of the mix you address to, you do not work in the Void with no forces and gravity, you work in a real community.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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1 Read widely and critically

2 Learn from peers and mentors

3 Experiment and reflect

4 Enroll in courses and programs

5 Seek diverse and inclusive perspectives

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