Amplifying Community Voices to Transform Data Collection

This webinar will discuss how to use restorative practices to amplify community voices and empower participants to speak openly. Data collection can benefit from these practices because they enhance participants’ abilities to be active listeners, allow for self-expression, and strengthen relationships, so they are empowered to respond to focus group questions openly.

Free

Meeting the Complex Needs of Young People

This webinar with Strategic Industry Partner Public Consulting Group will provide an overview of the complex needs of young people, the challenges in effectively serving them, and examples of promising practices.

Free

2025 Executive Leadership Institute

Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business 820 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) equips senior-level managers and executives with the knowledge and skills to oversee day-to-day operations and prepare for the future and greater systems change. Social Current partners with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business for access to first-class faculty and specialized expertise, as well as the flexibility to create a program to grow students’ leadership skills.

$4750 – $5250

Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day

U.S. Capitol Washington, DC, United States

The Advocacy Amplified Training and Hill Day is a comprehensive and interactive three-day event in Washington, D.C., designed to empower individuals in the social sector with fundamental and advanced advocacy skills.

$400 – $475

Introduction to COA Accreditation

This webinar will provide an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation, the steps toward becoming accredited, and the benefits of accreditation.

Free

Leading Change Workshop

Leaders and managers need to engage in both change management (process focus) and change leadership (people focus) to intentionally lead others and drive results during times of change. This workshop focuses on how to successfully lead change by applying three essential skills: Communication, collaboration, and commitment.

$250

Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) at SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

These trainings are pre-conference sessions of the SPARK 2025 conference. The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) session is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. The performance and quality improvement (PQI) training will help organization develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance effective service delivery and organizational capacity.

$400

Advocacy Amplified: Rapid Response & Readiness in a Shifting Policy Landscape

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

During this pre-conference session, participants will gain practical skills in policy analysis, narrative framing, and grassroots mobilization. With a focus on low-cost, high-impact strategies, this session is designed for organizations operating with limited capacity but high stakes.

$295

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

We could not do what we do without our COA Accreditation volunteers. All active COA Accreditation volunteers are invited to join us as we gather and celebrate all that you do. Catch up with colleagues, share site visit stories from the road, and get ready for the start of SPARK 2025. There will be food, drinks, prizes, and a host of swag – so you will not want to miss this event.

Free

SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

SPARK 2025 will showcase sector insight and expertise to drive toward greater impact so all people can thrive. This in-person event will convene leaders from across human services.