Social Innovation Conferences and Events
The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation holds social impact events globally, offering insights into how the sector operates and helping our community members prepare to solve complex problems.
Upcoming Events
Perspectives in Sustainability: Blair Swedeen, '03, Global Head of Net Zero and Sustainability, Meta
Monday, April 21 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Virtual
Audience: UChicago students
Meta is committed to reaching net zero emissions across its value chain by 2030. Join us for a virtual fireside chat with Blair Swedeen, 鈥�03, Global Head of Net Zero and Sustainability at Meta, as he discusses how Meta operates and grows sustainably and plays a key role in influencing the future of decarbonization globally through ambitious initiatives.
In the Rustandy Center鈥檚 Perspectives in Sustainability series final event, Swedeen and Rustandy Center executive director, Caroline Grossman, 鈥�03 will discuss Meta鈥檚 sustainability goals and achievements and how Swedeen's diverse career led him to the role he holds today.
Civic Scholars Program Info Session
Tuesday, April 29 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Virtual
The Civic Scholars Program at Chicago Booth offers a full-tuition scholarship for professionals currently working in 501(c) nonprofit or government organizations who apply to the Evening or Weekend MBA programs.
If you or someone you know is interested in the program and committed to a long-term career in the social sector, we invite you to join the Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation for a virtual Civic Scholars Program Information Session to learn how this opportunity supports civic leaders seeking to further their education.
Participants may register for a March or April session.
Perspectives in Philanthropy: Innovation at the Intersection of Wealth, Philanthropy, and Power
Wednesday, April 30 | 5 - 8 p.m. | Gleacher Center, Room 422
Audience: UChicago Students
Join Rustandy Center executive in residence Julia Stasch and Lever for Change CEO Cecilia Conrad for Innovation at the Intersection of Wealth, Philanthropy, and Power.
They’ll share how Lever for Change, an affiliate of the MacArthur Foundation, encourages philanthropists to be more ambitious, expand beyond traditional networks, and share and shift power. Learn how the organization lives its values of equity, openness, and transparency as it helps donors find and fund bold solutions to the world’s pressing challenges.
Following the conversation, Lever for Change will lead a workshop focused on their open call model.
