SINet Blog
People from around Europe gathered to present you information and resources about social innovations, European solidarity, community fundraising, digital transformation of the nonprofit sector, and other tools for sustainable community development.
Changemaker for Social Innovation and Social Impact
We live in an increasingly fast-changing and interconnected world. A world where many of the jobs of today will be obsolete tomorrow. A world where we need to equip our youth to have the skills and confidence to tackle some of the biggest problems facing our human...
Human Resource Management as a Lever for Innovation and Social Development Within Organisations
In a world that is constantly changing and evolving, the world of work is no exception. Over the years, in fact, with the development of new cutting-edge technologies and the growth by the people of their own social awareness as well as personal, the way of thinking...
Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
Engagement, I’m talking about user interaction with your content is what makes or breaks a business in this digital era. That is why every company, be that a profit or nonprofit organization needs to implement some sort of marketing strategies to help them achieve...
Urban Regeneration as a Source of Social Innovation
Being part of a society that is constantly innovating, means learning and conceiving oneself as part of a constant change. Every day, in fact, we witness the development of ideas, projects and technologies capable of producing new opportunities and possibilities....
Employment and Social Innovation – The Role of the EaSI Programme
Unemployment is one of the most challenging issues faced by many countries in the recent decades, and the battle against it often impacts all areas of social development – from overall welfare, to economic performance and political environment of said country. In...
The role of Social Enterprises in Sustainable Development
As the expectations of businesses evolve in the new era of the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), businesses need to be accountable for maximising positive development outcomes. So, what does this mean for a social enterprise? We’re less than a decade out from the...
The Figure of the Youth Worker at European level as a Driver of Social innovation in the Youth Field
Although the Youth Worker figure cannot yet be identified at the European level under a single definition, it’s a constant element among the Member States of the Union regarding work done with and for young people. Particularly, the value and importance of YW is...
The Impressions Behind our Second Event in Spain, Public Debate: Solidarity, Civic Actions and CSOs as a tool for Social Impact
The second event of the SINet project, Public Debate: Solidarity, Civic Actions and CSOs as a tool for Social Impact, was held from 6 to 8 October 2021 in Madrid and it was organizaed by the Solidaridad Sin Fronteras (SSF), Spain, one of the SINet project partners, in...
Social Enterprise: What It Is, Advantages and Challenges
“All of us, whichever job or project we choose to take on, do something to change the culture. The social impact, positive or negative, is our choice.” Seth Godin. Social Enterprise can be difficult to define as is a quite recent concept which has been evolving...
Why Fundraising is Important for Nonprofit?
Fundraising is the process of seeking financial support for achieving a certain goal, most commonly a humane one. Speaking on the basis of nonprofit organizations, the fundraising or donations present ‘’the heart’’ that beats inside an organization. Encouraging...
The Importance of Social Media in the Nonprofit Sector
The use of social media is crucial for the nonprofit sector, in order for different NGOs to spread their message, initiatives, to create engagement or the so-called brand awareness and to receive more donations and funds. Therefore, social media are important both for...
Our first event in Palermo, Italy – The Community Forum European Citizens Needs
Introduction to the event: In the framework of the European programme "Europe for Citizens", the Unione degli Assessorati alle Politiche Socio-sanitarie, dell'Istruzione e del Lavoro is partner of the project SINET: Social Innovation Network, in collaboration with...
Why Nonprofit Organizations should use Social Media?
Social media is undoubtedly a crucial part of the 21st century lifestyle. It has its positive and negative sides but it is undisputable that a social media presence, if properly used, can significantly promote nonprofits and small businesses, and overall improve their...
Community Forum: European Citizens Needs in Palermo, Italy
Have you attended community forums before? Well, we organized one in Palermo, Italy. The event Community Forum: European Citizens Needs was happening from 8th to 10th of September 2021 at the Faculty of Economics at the University of Palermo. The event was organized...
The European Solidarity Corps and its Impact
When referring to solidarity, digitalisation and community development, there is a European initiative that puts all these themes together: the European Solidarity Corps. Created with the aim of helping local communities and of giving young people the possibility to...