Susan and I worked together at NCCJ (The National Conference for Community & Justice) in Boston. It was my first job after graduate school (Harvard Kennedy School).  We co-facilitated many diversity workshops and ran LeadBoston, the city’s leadership development program. Susan is a compassionate leader, mentor and a dear friend. Social Innovation Forum is a unique national model that channels capital for social impact. Congratulations, Susan!

Social Innovation Forum Director, Susan Musinsky, Recieves the 2010 Social Capital, Inc. Idealist Award

Susan will be honored with the 2010 Social Capital, Inc.  (SCI) 2010 Idealist Award at a special SCI Luncheon on Wednesday, April 7th at the Radisson Hotel in Boston. The Idealist Award is presented annually to individuals who exemplify SCI’s mission of mobilizing neighbors and volunteers to strengthen Boston-area communities.

As you know well, Susan’s work in this area is precisely what has helped to make the Social Innovation Forum a success. Under Susan’s leadership, the Social Innovation Forum has grown from a small volunteer initiative to a respected model for directing resources to the best available approaches for solving social problems. Since 2003, the Social Innovation Forum has worked with 39 social innovators in Greater Boston and connected them to Boston area social impact investors who have provided more than $5 million in cash and in-kind resources.