Social Current

06/03/2026

Fundraising isn’t something that belongs to the development team alone. The strongest organizations treat board members as relationship builders, storytellers, and partners in major giving. The Nonprofit Quarterly outlines how boards can be supported as active partnership in major gifts work:

In this installment of Ask Rhea, Rhea answers a reader’s question about board members, fundraising, and building lasting partnerships.

06/02/2026

Many leaders will tell you that managing a team is challenging. When the team works remotely, distance, time zones, and screens make it even more complex.

Our new on-demand course "Managing Virtual and Hybrid Teams," developed by the Center for Creative Leadership, gives leaders the tools to keep their staff aligned and connected. The course is built around four practical skills, including how to build psychological safety on a virtual team and how to quickly create a sense of belonging when a new team is forming.

Sign-up now: https://ow.ly/GIVi50Z45T7

06/01/2026

Policy decisions often take shape long before a vote happens.

Join Social Current’s upcoming webinar, “Influencing Policy Decision Makers,” June 11 to explore practical strategies for building relationships with policymakers, framing issues effectively, and identifying the right advocacy opportunities from the earliest stages of policy development.

Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/2QVb50Z45VP

05/29/2026

“Burn Bright: The Resilience Advantage” is a 12-hour on-demand course designed to support teams in building resilience and protecting against burnout. The course takes a practical, science-informed approach to helping human services professionals understand their own energy, recognize how burnout happens, and take steps to prevent it.

Human services professionals deserve the same quality of support they give to others. Stop running on empty and start burning bright—learn more and register: https://ow.ly/Bi3P50Z45ZW

05/28/2026

In a recent interview for The State of Mental Wellbeing podcast, Social Current President and CEO Jody Levison-Johnson shared her thoughts on visionary leadership, resisting the scarcity mindset, and how our Five & Rising campaign seeks to shift limiting narratives about the sector.

Check out the conversation between Jody and Mohini Venkatesh of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing here: https://ow.ly/qea750Z4USr

05/27/2026

AI tools can help clinicians spot risks earlier, tailor support more quickly, and improve access to services. But perhaps the more important part is what it can’t do: replace human judgement.

While these technologies may help offload some of the burden on providers, there are real risks that come with these advancements—especially when there’s a lack of human oversight.

Read about the future of care and the responsibility that comes with innovation:

Mental health care is undergoing rapid technological change. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into clinical settings, crisis response systems, digital therapy platforms, and consumer wellness applications, with the potential […]

05/26/2026

August recess is one of the most important times for nonprofits to connect with lawmakers and elevate community voices.

Our upcoming webinar, "Preparing for August Recess Through Strategic Advocacy,” will help nonprofit leaders and advocacy teams build smart, focused strategies to engage policymakers and mobilize communities effectively.

Topics include:
⚡Power mapping
🤝 Bipartisan advocacy strategies
🏛️ Legislator-specific engagement planning

Ready to amplify your impact? RSVP for free: https://ow.ly/blW950Z45Zw

05/22/2026

Last week, we kicked off the next cohort of our Executive Leadership Institute in Chicago.

Leaders from across the human and social services sector gathered to share challenges, discuss solutions, and learn from experts. We had an amazing time meeting everyone and are excited to help you make progress on your leadership journeys.

Here are some of the highlights from this year’s ELI.

05/21/2026

The pressure to adopt AI is growing across the human services sector. From documentation to case management, the opportunities are real, but so are the risks. As a result, organizations today must think more carefully about AI’s impact on privacy, promoting bias, oversight, and the communities they serve.

That’s why the latest COA Accreditation standards update includes new guidance for AI. Learn what these changes mean: https://ow.ly/h4kq50Z2WLw

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in the day-to-day work of the social sector; however, surveys of AI adoption find many nonprofits on the sidelines, with a substantial portion of organizations reporting they do […]

05/20/2026

Real change happens in stages.

The “belief arc” framework offers a practical approach for organizations trying to shift public opinion, strengthen advocacy, or build long-term support around difficult issues.

The Nonprofit Quarterly explains how nonprofit leaders can use this strategy to level-up their impact: https://ow.ly/VRfo50Z2t0g

Belief arcs are narrative maps that outline the series of beliefs a person adopts as they come to understand a complex social issue. Putting disparate beliefs into focus, belief arcs can help advocacy organizations and groups advance their goals toward a better future by catering messaging to differ...