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
The Impact Capitalist Book Talk with Jim Sorenson
Thursday, September 3, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CDT
Gleacher Center, Room 600
Audience: Open to Booth alumni and Booth students
Jim Sorenson, founder and chairman of the Sorenson Impact Foundation, has spent decades building companies, investing in mission-driven ventures, and advancing philanthropy while exploring how business leaders can do well while doing good.
In his forthcoming book, The Impact Capitalist, Sorenson shares his unique insights about the relationship between profits, purpose, and career success.
Join us on Thursday, September 3, for a conversation between Sorenson and Debra Schwartz, managing director of impact investments at the MacArthur Foundation, and learn what it takes to align financial and social goals.
Golub Capital Board Fellows Program
Audience: Open to nonprofit practitioners and board members
The Golub Capital Board Fellows Program, run in partnership with Booth's Net Impact student group, matches your organization with a team of two to three Booth students who serve as nonvoting board members to advance strategic priorities for six months, at no cost.
Applications for the 2026 cohort close on September 13.
