Past Events

Data on Purpose 2018

Data on Purpose 2018: The Promise and Pitfalls of the Connected World featured a mix of keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions that were useful for anyone using data—from executive leaders, to data analysts, to those working on data governance—to transform how social sector organizations operate, how they interact with one another, and how they serve constituents. 

Nonprofit Management Institute 2017

The twelfth annual Nonprofit Management Institute—Leading Social Change in Turbulent Times—recognized that organizational leaders face difficult and uncertain roads ahead. Through a mix of intensive sessions, hands-on workshops, and insightful interviews with thought leaders from academia, nonprofits, for-profits, and government, this conference inspired and made the attendees ready to take action.

Data on Purpose | Do Good Data: from Possibilities to Responsibilities

Data experts, academics, practitioners, and social sector leaders led sessions on topics ranging from aligning practice with policy to creating a culture of data, and how Silicon Valley is facilitating data practices in civil society.

Nonprofit Management Institute 2016

On September 12-13, 2016, the eleventh annual Nonprofit Management Institute explored the power of network leadership to drive social change.

Frontiers of Social Innovation

On May 3-5, 2016, SSIR hosted leaders from around the world at its inaugural Frontiers of Social Innovation forum to discuss the most recent research and thinking on the causes of social inequities, and, importantly, the approaches and programs that are proving to be most effective at creating a more economically just world.

Data on Purpose: Telling Great Stories with Data

This conference discussed how organizations can build powerful narratives with the support of data.

Nonprofit Management Institute 2015

The tenth annual Nonprofit Management Institute explored how leaders could build resilience in their organizations, communities, and in themselves.

Data on Purpose: Creating Social Change with Data

Data for social change is one of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing the social sector. Learn how to productive use of it, guard it, and share it.

Transforming the Role of Business in Education

This conference brought together cross-sector leaders to explore new models to help address the world's educational needs.

Nonprofit Management Institute 2014

The ninth annual Nonprofit Management Institute explored scaling for social impact.