Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy - University of Pennsylvania

VOLUME 1 PROGRAM LENGTH 8 Months TWO PROGRAM FORMAT OPTIONS BLENDEDBLENDED Online, mostly asynchronous with a synchronous virtual orientation January 15, 2025 and a required in- person 3-day convening March 12-14 2025 at the University of Pennsylvania. Enroll by November 25, 2024 for early tuition discount ONLINEONLINE Online, all certificate requirements asynchronous. Multiple program start- date options that begin with a virtual orientation September 12, 2024, January 15, 2025, May 15, 2025, or September 11, 2025. Early enrollment discounts available 6 weeks before orientation each cohort starts. Both programs feature optional monthly virtual community days with the teaching team and active cohorts. CERTIFICATION AND COURSE CREDIT The Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy is a non-credit, non- degree, master’s level certificate program. At program completion, students who have completed all program requirements will receive a signed certificate from the School of Social Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. Alumni of the Executive Program for Social Impact Strategy are eligible to complete the Master of Science (MS) in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) in an accelerated format. 2025 PROGRAM VIEWBOOK Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy Impactful work is needed now more than ever. Our goal is to make cultivating the skills to tackle the world’s challenges affordable, accessible, and effective. In business and society, modern leaders need tools, training, and community. We’ve combined expertise in social impact strategy, design, and business models to create a world-class executive program that meets global changemakers where they are. We believe in the principle that the best learning experiences stem from a diverse classroom. We invite students from all walks of life with different perspectives, skills, and culture. So far, we’ve trained over 1,200 students, each unique and brilliant, from more than 40 countries. Join a global network and make authentic, lasting connections with a community of givers that care as much as you do. Ready to learn more? Let’s dive in. Program Highlights Timeline Online Structure Ideal Candidates Admissions About the Center Core & Elective Course Descriptions 4 6 8 10 12 14 16-18 Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy “In times like these, we require the collective power of community more than ever, and we need to approach problem-solving in thoughtful and creative ways. It was these two things that enabled us [Cafe Momentum, a local nonprofit based in Dallas, TX] to pivot our operations when restaurants had to shut down. In the span of a couple of days, the team secured partnerships and sponsors, and shifted from a restaurant and training facility into a food hub, distributing 25,000 meals each week to families experiencing food insecurity. Looking forward, it is these exact skills that we will draw on as we work to build programs nationwide.” Alexandra Ostrow ‘17 COO, Momentum Advisory Collective A program designed to help you deliver on what matters. We cover a lot of ground, training you with 50+ tools to think strategically and creatively. Choose either the Blended or Online program format and begin an 8 month journey where you’ll take 6 online classes, join group discussions, and either attend an intensive 3-day in-person convening on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus or complete an additional course to learn new mindsets and approaches to creative program solving with design thinking. Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy STRUCTURED LEARNING Fresh content is released online every Monday, so you can review it at any point during the week, on your own time. Weekly content includes video lectures, readings, tools and discussions that take 4-6 hours a week to complete. APPLIED ASSIGNMENTS Assignments invite you to integrate tools into your own work and discover new possibilities. Many students even develop and launch new initiatives during the program, either on their own or through their existing work. ACCESS TO COMMUNITY Throughout the program, participate in group video calls for constructive feedback from a dedicated teaching team and your peers. Whether you’re feeling “stuck” or want to bounce around ideas, your colleagues are just a video call away. IVY LEAGUE EDUCATION You’ll learn relevant, powerful tools that you can apply immediately. Graduates receive an Ivy League education and a signed certificate from the University of Pennsylvania, a credential that’s known and respected around the world. Program Highlights PROGRAM VIEWBOOK 4 Virtual Orientation Sessions BLENDED - January 2025 ONLINE - Sept 12, 2024, Jan 16, 2025, May 15, 2025, Sept 11, 2025 Social Impact Strategy Online Course, 6 Weeks BLENDED Learners will attend an in- person Convening at Penn, March 12 - 14th, 2024 ONLINE Learners will have an additional asynchronous online course on social innovation design Community & Collaboration Online Course, 3 Weeks Integrated Marketing for Social Innovation Online Course, 3 Weeks Business Models for Social Enterprise Online Course, 6 Weeks Program Electives Online Courses, 6 Weeks Complete two electives. Students may also audit as many electives as they wish. In prior years, elective offerings have included: • Data Science for Social Innovation • Digital Media for Social Movements • Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations • Impact Management • Research Design • Unleashing Large Scale Social Movements • Volunteer Managemen *See pages 9-12 for course descriptions. Program Timeline Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy Virtual Orientation Sessions BLENDED - January 2025 ONLINE - Sept 12, 2024, Jan 16, 2025, May 15, 2025, Sept 11, 2025 Social Impact Strategy Online Course, 6 Weeks BLENDED Learners will attend an in- person Convening at Penn, March 12 - 14th, 2024 ONLINE Learners will have an additional asynchronous online course on social innovation design Community & Collaboration Online Course, 3 Weeks Integrated Marketing for Social Innovation Online Course, 3 Weeks Business Models for Social Enterprise Online Course, 6 Weeks Program Electives Online Courses, 6 Weeks Complete two electives. Students may also audit as many electives as they wish. In prior years, elective offerings have included: • Data Science for Social Innovation • Digital Media for Social Movements • Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations • Impact Management • Research Design • Unleashing Large Scale Social Movements • Volunteer Managemen

12 - 14th, 2024 ONLINE Learners will have an additional asynchronous online course on social innovation design Community & Collaboration Online Course, 3 Weeks Integrated Marketing for Social Innovation Online Course, 3 Weeks Business Models for Social Enterprise Online Course, 6 Weeks Program Electives Online Courses, 6 Weeks Complete two electives. Students may also audit as many electives as they wish. In prior years, elective offerings have included: • Data Science for Social Innovation • Digital Media for Social Movements • Ethical Decision-Making in Organizations • Impact Management • Research Design • Unleashing Large Scale Social Movements • Volunteer Managemen *See pages 9-12 for course descriptions. Program Timeline PROGRAM VIEWBOOK 6 Your work is personal. The learning that supports it should be too. Our students finish the program with new skills and an expansive community. Over eight months, you’ll regularly work alongside and with your peers and teaching team through engaging online meetings. Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy JAMOUTS Each month, the teaching team will host optional video calls that are open to everyone for both the Blended and Online Program. The purposes of these calls are: • To get to know each other and learn from one another’s work • To discuss the curriculum and how peers are applying it • To work on your homework alongside your classmates BLENDED PROGRAM TRACK If you enroll in the Blended program, we’ll gather on Penn’s campus and engage in a series of interactive sessions and workshops for three days in March. Students will: • Hear from Penn faculty and other field leaders • Practice advanced concepts in social innovation and human- centered design • Build partnerships and connections with classmates P.A.K.S. GROUPS Each student is placed in a small Peer, Accountability, Knowledge, and Support group called (P.A.K.S.). These groups provide: • A safe place for programmatic support and accountability • A consistent environment where trust and context can be built engagement ONLINE PROGRAM TRACK If you enroll in the Online program, there will be an additional course on Social Innovation Design plus an optional monthly Community Day held online. Students will: • Complete the program completely virtually • Learn social innovation and human-centered design as an additional course • Meet virtually with full online program cohort to build connections PROGRAM VIEWBOOK 8 Students in our prior cohorts represented all sectors, career stages, and stages of project development. The unifying factor in our cohort is students’ commitment to driving positive social change through their work. Otherwise, ideal applicants are individuals who are driven by passion and big ideas. Quality applicants for the Executive Program come from all industries. All are committed to improving the world around them in a way that aligns with purpose and values. Inviting those who believe in a better world Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy Our Alumni Network The Center for Social Impact Strategy has trained more than 1,200 impact-driven leaders from more than 40 countries. Our alumni have gone on to support one another’s work, visit each other across continents, and even start new initiatives together. Alumni also benefit from continued learning and networking engagements, including free courses and annual alumni gatherings hosted by the Center for Social Impact Strategy online and at the University of Pennsylvania. PROGRAM VIEWBOOK 10 Admissions Tuition includes six online courses and, depending on the program format you choose, an additional in-person convening hosted at the University of Pennsylvania or an additional course on social innovation. Graduates will receive a certificate from the School of Social Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania upon completing 4 core classes, 2 electives, a capstone assignment, and attending the in-person convening (SIS Blended) or an additional course (SIS Online). Financing Options We are proud to say that the Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy is among the most affordable executive programs available today. While scholarships are not available, interest-free payment plans are available for admitted students. A nonrefundable $950 deposit is required to enroll in the program. Cohort Options Program Start Date Live Orientation Early Tuition Early Tuition Enrollment Deadline Regular Tuition BlendedJanuary 15, 2025$4,950November 25, 2025$6,450 Online September 12, 2024 $3,950 August 15, 2024 $4,950 January 16, 2025November 25, 2024 May 15, 2025April 1, 2025 September 11, 2025July 25, 2025 Additional Certificate requirements Blended The Blended program features a convening on March 12-14, 2025 at the University of Pennsylvania. Online All online cohorts have an additional course Social Innovation Design to mirror the learning in the SIS Blended program. Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy and Next Steps Start your application • Blended • Online Attend an information session Email an admissions advisor *While we would like to admit everyone who is qualified, we do have a limited number of spots. Accepted students who pay their deposits on time guarantee their spot in the 2024 cohort, until the class is filled. email: admissions@csis.upenn.edu https://csis.upenn.edu/executive-program/sis/#info-sessions csis.upenn.edu/executive-program/sis/#apply PROGRAM VIEWBOOK 12 About the Center for Social Impact Strategy The Center for Social Impact Strategy is a research and action center based in the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. Our mission is to make tools and resources for social impact available to anyone, anywhere. We believe in providing cutting edge content with immediate real world application. OUR OBJECTIVES 1. Provide training and tools to people who seek to make change around the world. 2. Deepen understanding of the distinctive strategies adopted by world changers as they seek to innovate and generate social impact. 3. Create a thriving global community of leading social innovators who are committed to the growth and success of the entire field. Establish Intention Our actions and words are informed by the aspirations we set for ourselves. Listen In When in conversation, we don’t wait for our chance to speak, but rather actively listen. Believe in a Better World Though some days may feel grim, we anchor ourselves not in problems, but possibilities. Build Community We know we can’t do it alone; we open ourselves to others for

by world changers as they seek to innovate and generate social impact. 3. Create a thriving global community of leading social innovators who are committed to the growth and success of the entire field. Establish Intention Our actions and words are informed by the aspirations we set for ourselves. Listen In When in conversation, we don’t wait for our chance to speak, but rather actively listen. Believe in a Better World Though some days may feel grim, we anchor ourselves not in problems, but possibilities. Build Community We know we can’t do it alone; we open ourselves to others for support and guidance. Authorize Yourself Our worth is inherent and internally-sourced; we may have to take risks to make the right choice. Lead with Empathy Our work is driven by compassion and generosity; we assume the best Make It Happen We are driven by action; we don’t think to build, but rather build to think. Create Every Day Our creativity is cultivated through a daily practice; our days are up to us to create. People Matter We remember that to affect many, we must affect some and to affect some, we must affect one. PROGRAM VIEWBOOK OUR VALUES 14 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • How to define the value and mission of your work • Approaches to programmatic models that account for impact, sustainability, risk, and generative governance • An understanding of your competitive environment and how best to compete and collaborate • Tools to measure organizational performance, manage risk, and negotiate with others ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Peter Frumkin is the Mindy and Andrew Heyer Chair in Social Policy, Director of the Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership Program, and Faculty Director of the Center for Social Impact Strategy, all at the University of Pennsylvania. His research and teachings focus on nonprofit strategy, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. He is the author or co-author of six books, including Strategic Giving: The Art of Science of Philanthropy; On Being Nonprofit; and Serving Country and Community. Social Impact Strategy / 6 weeks WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING “The logic model, strategic triangle, and theory of change tools (along with expert instruction) were worth the price of the entire program. A mistake I often make (until now) is “starting with the beginning in mind.” These tools are really valuable for “starting with the end in mind” and reverse engineering to what needs to happen every day to make the greatest possible impact now and in the future.” BT Irwin Founder, BT Irwin & Co. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • Resources to help you get to know your community and how it works • Multiple perspectives on community assets and how our ventures can fit into the existing fabric of those communities • Tools to identify and use communities’ strengths as opportunities for self-help and for partnership • Strategies for clarifying goals of partnering and assessing potential partners and creating a common agenda with collaborators and evaluation ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Maria Rosario Jackson is an expert in the fields of urban planning, comprehensive community revitalization and arts and culture. She is Senior Advisor to the Kresge Foundation and consults with national and regional foundations and government agencies. In 2013, President Obama appointed Dr. Jackson to the National Council on the Arts. She is adjunct faculty at the University of Southern California where she teaches in the Arts Leadership Program. She is also the James Irvine Fellow in Residence at the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California, Los Angeles and has taught in the Urban Planning program. Community & Collaboration / 3 weeks WHY WE OFFER THIS CLASS “Understanding our communities and their challenges is the #1 obstacle to developing a successful, appropriate, effective, and sustainable intervention. Understanding our communities is the first and ongoing step in ascertaining the demand and the strength in our communities.” Ariel Schwartz Managing Director, CSIS Core Courses Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • Frameworks to understand challenges and opportunities from the perspective of the customer rather than the organization • Techniques to clearly articulate a value proposition that can help guide marketing and strategic decisions • Evaluation tools to assess the alignment of programs, pricing, promotion, and channels to affect consumer behavior and achieve goals ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Jim Rosenberg is the founder of Workbench Services where he works with mission-driven organizations on innovation, strategy, and new ventures. Jim has extensive experience in both nonprofit and commercial organizations, including startups, mission-driven nonprofits, and Fortune 500 corporations. Jim was a Vice President at National Arts Strategies from 2005 to 2013 with responsibility for market strategy and new business development. He holds an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and a B.A. in Psychology Marketing for Social Impact / 3 weeks WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING “Over the last few years, I‘ve witnessed a growing number of grassroots organizations looking for a way to evolve out of the traditional development (donor- dependent) model. For the first time, I can confidently say that I have a set of tools to support their ambitions. The concepts are transforming my relationship with my clients/constituents, and helping them transform their marketing relationships with their primary audiences.” Damilola Walker Senior Advisor, UNICEF WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • An understanding of the fast-changing world of social enterprise finance • An overview of revenue sources that can finance social impact, including earned income, donations, and public support models • Tools for understanding the financial engine of social enterprises • New and emerging financial models that drive social enterprises today • Exposure to financial components of for-profit, non-profit social enterprises and hybrid social enterprises ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Suzi Sosa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Verb. She has been involved in the social entrepreneurship space for more than 10 years and has advised hundreds of start- ups, non-profit and for-profit companies. Prior to Verb, she led the Dell Social Innovation Challenge at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also taught social entrepreneurship and was the