Social Current

09/03/2026

Everything we call “the system” was built through choices: what gets funded, who gets heard, what gets measured, and which assumptions go unchallenged.

That means different choices can build something different.

Five & Rising is bringing communities together to question the rules, test new models, and create a social sector free to innovate and deliver impact without limits.

We are not here to work around a broken system forever.

We are here to help build the next one.

Let’s rise.

09/02/2026

Need help communicating with your remote team? Managing Virtual and Hybrid Teams is an on-demand course that covers tools and skills for building stronger connection and coordination within remote and hybrid teams. Go here to learn more: https://ow.ly/VKkX50ZItmZ

09/01/2026

Last week members of the Social Current team attended NFCC Connect and the Florida Behavioral Health Conference. Thank you to everyone who took the time to stop by and learn more about our work and solutions. We always appreciate the chance to connect, share, and learn how we can support your organizations’ impact.

Thank you to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and the Florida Behavioral Health Association for hosting exceptional events.

08/31/2026

Quality improvement works best when it is part of the organization's everyday work. Our Strategic Impact Partner, QIFolio, brings key data-driven activities into one complete software suite, helping health and human services organizations connect chart audits, strategic plans, and key performance indicators.

Attend the group demo, “Managing Quality with QI Folio,” to learn how they can help you build a stronger, more connected approach to continuous quality improvement. RSVP to attend Sept. 9: https://ow.ly/1BLa50ZHsUR

08/27/2026

Across the country, Dolly Parton is cherished for her artistry, larger-than-life persona, and humanitarian vision of change. Compelled by her lived experiences, she used her influence and wealth as a force for good. To this day, her charitable work continues to uplift and protect the dignity of historically underserved communities.

Dolly's incredible life story has inspired many to pursue careers in the social sector, and her loss now moves us to reflect on our own impact. We celebrate her well-deserved legacy and commit to carrying on the work of advancing systemic change.



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08/27/2026

Social Current’s 2026 CEO Convening gives participants a space to think and share solutions with their peers.

From Oct. 19-21 in Chicago, CEOs and executive directors of social sector organizations will come together for facilitated sessions focused on real challenges facing the sector.

The agenda includes:

✅ Mergers, acquisitions, and affiliations
✅ Building high-functioning executive teams
✅ Communication that builds agility and resilience
✅ Preparing for the next Congress

Register here: https://ow.ly/P5jG50ZGfWf

08/26/2026

The Administration for Children and Families just added two peer support programs to the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse — Family-Based Recoveryand the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP). States can now claim federal matching funds to deliver both programs.

Learn what this could mean for your work in this week's federal update:

08/25/2026

"There is nothing noble about burning through your health, relationships, or optimism to demonstrate your devotion to a cause. A sustainable life is not a betrayal of your values. It may be a way you honor them.”

A recent “Ask a Nonprofit Expert” column touches upon a common theme: feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and questioning whether it’s worth staying in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Quarterly unpacks this familiar dilemma and offers some guiding questions and frameworks to help folks decide how to proceed: https://ow.ly/OWwG50ZFoJI

Human services professionals deserve the same quality of support they give others. One way Social Current is responding to this growing concern is by offering solutions that address burnout and strengthen staff resilience. Our upcoming course"Building a Healthy Workplace Culture" is a low cost way to promote well-being at work. Enroll here: https://ow.ly/afX650ZFoJJ

Marian Urquilla offers advice to readers who are burnt out, under paid, and looking to make the switch from nonprofit to corporate work without compromising their values.

08/24/2026

In human and social services, influence is about listening well, building trust, understanding what matters to others, and helping people move toward a shared goal.

Social Current’s Knowledge and Insights Center highlights several resources that can help professionals strengthen these skills, including books on communication, relationships, and empathy. Check out the latest book report:

08/21/2026

Next week we’re headed to Orlando for the Florida Behavioral Health Conference.
If you’ll be there, stop by the exhibit hall and connect with Joe Perrow from Social Current’s Network Growth and Engagement team. He’ll be at our booth sharingswag and all the details about our impactful work and solutions. See you there!

Visit with Rachael Rucker, network engagement specialist, to learn more about our full range of offerings, upcoming learning opportunities, and of course pick-up some cool Social Current swag. We hope to see you there!