Sound ConneXions

Sound ConneXions takes the position that Social Innovation recognizes social problems as opportunities and uses entrepreneurial principles and community assets to release the potential for collaborations that cross traditional boundaries.  Our vision is the creation of scalable, sustainable social enterprises to empower communities while providing  social, ecological and economic benefits in the follow areas:

- Arts and Culture
- Health and Wellness
- Education and Development
- Ecology and Environment
- Economic Development

Sound ConneXions Principles for Social Innovation

1. Cross-boundary collaboration: industry sectors and innovation disciplines
2. Grass roots engagement
3. Adaptive leadership at all levels
4. Positive practices are shared and adapted
5. Listening to and learning from diverse perspectives
6. Shaping, supporting and aligning existing resources and assets in the community
7. Creating new kinds of work that provide social, economic and ecological benefits that have positive impact on present and future generations

The good and services we provide are designed to address each stage of the social innovation life cycle.

Putting The Puzzle Together

For Early Stage Social Innovators, Socially-Conscious Individuals, Volunteers, Nonprofit Start-ups & Consortia

Sound ConneXions Forums

Free events designed to nurture a living Community of Practice for groups interested in building knowledge and expertise, finding resources and networking with others committed to social innovation.

Workshops and Coaching

Supports understanding the basics of social innovation, entrepreneurship and enterprise.  Individuals are aided in identifying new kinds of work that feeds their passions and society.

Building and Sustain The Dream

For Social Entrepreneurs, Leaders Across Sectors and Disciplines, Philanthropists, Investors

Network Asset Matching

Sets early stage social innovators on the path to uncovering hidden assets and putting them to work quickly to achieve social value.

Change Makers Symposiums

Generates and aligns creative capacity toward making a positive social impact around one of the Sound ConneXions specific areas of focus and facilitates commitment of support and resources to move an initiative toward formation and implementation.

Launch Pad

Formalizes short and long-term strategy and develops concrete plans to operationalize your social enterprise.

Cultivating Social Innovation

For Local or Regional Groups Who Are Passionate About Social Innovation

Sound ConneXions Chapters

A toolkit and support for the creation of a global Community of Practice committed to Sound ConneXions’ principles and Promising Practices for social innovation

Training and tools to support your community constituents

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