Be Social Change Classes, New York

Generate New Ideas, Solve Challenging Problems, & Make Strategic Decisions Wondering why there is such a buzz around Design Thinking? During this interactive workshop, learn about human-centered design and how it is applicable to all workplaces, especially those focused on social impact. Build skills in: Design Thinking Career Growth Problem...

“Free and independent media underpin any vibrant democracy.” ― Oscar Auliq-Ice If we analyze the state of media, we understand the state of our national movements. In light of the election and the polarizing divisiveness of the “fake news” era, we are diving into the reality of media, specifically social impact media. Did your social...

What have you heard about zero waste living? Is it actually achievable or does it make daily sustainable living practices seem easy or inaccessible, especially in the age of COVID-19? If you’re new to living sustainably and social impact or are already a reduced waste advocate, this event will share simple and clear best practices for how to lead...

Tired of meetings that go nowhere or worse – devolve rapidly? During this interactive workshop, you’ll identify key tools and strategies to maximize work with the varied stakeholders involved with your current or proposed project, program, or organization. Understand your role as a facilitator, how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative...

Social Enterprise Connector (Inspiring Speakers + Online Networking) Join Be Social Change on Thursday, November 19th for the online Social Enterprise Connector, a virtual facilitated networking event focused on connecting social enterprises, amplifying the business for good movement, and to create new collaborations and grow each other’s networks....

Join us for the Social Impact Summer Connector, Be Social Change's largest networking event focused on connecting NYC’s social impact space. The Social Impact Summer Connector is Be Social Change’s largest facilitated networking event focused on connecting individuals and organizations driving impact across New York’s nonprofit, B Corp,...

“By learning how to consciously craft and share powerful stories, we can challenge oppressive systems and invite people to imagine and embody collective liberation. If we shift our cultural stories that sustain oppressive systems– narratives of domination, extraction, inadequacy, separation and inevitability, to narratives of wholeness, interdependence,...

Celebrate Climate Week virtually with the Be Social Change community by joining us to hear from experts on how to work and live more sustainably as well as connect with professionals in the sustainability sector. You’ll hear from amazing leaders and organizations sharing practical ways each of us can protect and restore our planet as well as network...

What will a sustainable fashion look like post COVID-19? Can we emerge from our daily working from home sweatpants with greater intention and understanding of the impact that the world of fashion has on people and our planet? The negative environmental impact of fashion is irrefutable. For example, did you know that 60% of all clothes will end up...

Will intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) lose their relevance as countries grow more nationalistic or will the world gather together to overcome the pandemic and existential threats? Join us online for a conversation with global IGO leaders about the role of intergovernmental bodies in addressing world issues like the Coronavirus pandemic, climate...