Leverage the Social Current Network with SPARK Exchanges (Formerly APEX Groups)

This webinar will introduce Social Current’s SPARK Exchanges, formerly Alliance Peer Exchange (APEX) groups offered as a benefit of Alliance membership. Through Social Current, SPARK Exchanges unite social sector professionals around functional roles and key issue areas to collaborate, share and/or access resources and solutions, discuss emerging trends, and receive policy updates and action opportunities. Join this session to learn about the groups, hear from participants, and see a demo of the Social Current Hub.

Free

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

Policy Agenda Focus Group: Social Sector Health & Excellence

During this focus group, we will explore current social sector workforce challenges, the conditions that create or inhibit the financial health of the sector, the role of evidence-based practice in strengthening the sector, and more. Social Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work.

Free

The Four GEMS of Accreditation

The 4 GEMS of Accreditation is a framework that can be used by staff who are leading the accreditation/reaccreditation effort at their organizations. Using it as your guide will help you navigate the process more efficiently and effectively. Webinar participants will gain ideas, tools, and real-world advice for managing the accreditation/reaccreditation process. Hear helpful recommendations for breaking it down into distinct components, recruiting staff, maintaining momentum, and remaining focused on the goal.

Free

Policy Agenda Focus Group: Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity

During this focus group, we will explore our sector’s role in advancing health equity. We will discuss how, through the lens of the social determinants of health, our sector can contribute to improved health and well-being and greater health equity in our communities. In addition, we will identify the policy interventions that are needed to help us reach these goals. Social Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work.

Free

Policy Agenda Focus Group: Child & Family Well-Being

During this focus group, we will explore child and family well-being through the lens of the child welfare, behavioral health, and justice systems and discuss the policy issues that are important to our network in this space. In addition, this focus group will address how we can create conditions to incentivize providing prevention and supports to families. Social Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work.

Free

Policy Agenda Focus Group: Economic Mobility

During this focus group, we will discuss the economic conditions currently impacting our communities and the ways in which policies could be changed to improve economic mobility and security. Social Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work.

Free

Policy Agenda Focus Group: Education

During this focus group, we will explore the sector’s role in early childhood education, current challenges faced by our network, and how educational equity can support economic empowerment. Social Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work.

Free

Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT)

The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. It provides an overview of the COA Accreditation process and standards, tips on how to manage the work, and advice for preparing for the site visit.

$400

Policy Agenda Focus Group: Advancing Equity

During this focus group, we’ll talk about how to achieve equity through better access, power sharing, resources, and data. Social Current is currently leading a highly inclusive and collaborative process to engage its network in developing its federal policy agenda for 2022-2024. The agenda-setting process will determine the federal policies and issues of focus for our network’s collective policy and advocacy work.

Free