We get it. Life is crazy and balancing out your time can be super hard. With so much going on it’s difficult stay ahead of the learning game and easy to lose track of what’s happening in the world of social impact. The trick is to stop trying to read everything out there. There’s too much. And you’re too busy. Instead, give us roughly 3 minutes and we’ll brief you on the what you need to know, read and hear. If you’re passionate about creating positive social and environmental impact, our handpicked content is all you need to stay informed and inspired.

For the week starting 23/12/2019, here’s…

What you need to KNOW:

Newkind 2020. Newkind is a conference for social change, designed to inspire and empower you to effectively address the social, environmental and economic issues we face as a global society. Newkind is a training and empowerment experience like no other, designed to assist service providers, educators, social entrepreneurs, activists, and agents of change to become more effective in their work for social change and social, environmental and economic justice. Over 5 days in Marion Bay in Tasmania, there will be discussion panels, lectures, workshops and skill development sessions focused on helping YOU make the most positive impact you can in the world.

What you need to READ:

Centre for Social Impact: 2020 Scholarships. Each year, CSI awards various scholarships to a selection of students to help provide a pathway into education, particularly for those working in the Not-for-Profit sector. Scholarships are merit based and awarded to students who demonstrate commitment, leadership and contribution to better social outcomes in the business, public and/or social purpose sectors. Round 1 2020 applications are now open!

What you need to HEAR:

What Corporates Look for When Partnering With Social Innovators. The key to creating shared value is understanding it’s a two-way street. Open and honest dialogue between everyone is essential. It’s important to lay solid foundations of trust, loyalty and collaboration. Taking the time to understand the business needs of each other is vital to success. 

3 THINGS not enough?