Be Social Change
Classes in Brooklyn
Be Social Change is a community-driven nonprofit that aims to educate and connect the next generation of change makers. They provide entrepreneurship education, community-building, and resource-sharing courses that empower individuals to pursue impactful work and create positive change.
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Future of Serving Underserved Communities
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
How can we better serve New Yorkers who don’t have the same access to basic services? 40% of New York City households lack the income to cover needs like food, rent, healthcare, and childcare. Meanwhile, the price of basic needs is growing nearly three times the rate of wage increases. Hear from organizations like Con Edison and Neighborhood Trust who are driving change and serving the people of New York to learn how each one of us can advocate...
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$20
What to do about Burnout?
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY
New York is the city that never sleeps. For social impact sector employees, never sleeping or stopping is, unfortunately, an all-too-common reality. If you feel tired and unenthusiastic about a mission you once loved, dissatisfied or stuck beneath a mountain of stress that only seems to grow, you are facing burnout. In this interactive workshop, gain the skills to recognize burnout, learn strategies for what to do about it, and help friends and colleagues...
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$15
Hiring for Startups
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY
How do you focus on raising money, building an organization, and simultaneously think about hiring and sustaining a team…all at the same time? How do you hire effectively while: developing a strong culture, minding the budget, and avoiding bias? How do you create a culture that scales as the company grows? How do you find consensus on foundational needs like mission, purpose, values? These are serious concerns for a company that is fully committed...
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$35
Healthy Gender-Balanced Leadership
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
Let’s reimagine the world through a gender-balanced leadership lens. Where the contributions of healthy masculine and feminine leadership models form the basis for more sustainable organizations and systems. Participants will explore the impact of gender imbalance and balance on social innovation, leadership, and organizational systems. Each participant will examine their own personal growth journey as leaders in becoming more integrated and balanced...
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$35
Zero Waste Workshop 101
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY
In the wake of the climate emergency and the consequences, our planet faces if we do not take immediate action, eliminating waste is crucial. By reducing our consumption and diverting trash from landfills, humans can ultimately lower their impact on the planet. By following the waste hierarchy (reduce, reuse, recycle, refuse) consumers can implement simple changes and make choices every day to make their carbon footprint as small as possible. With...
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$25
Social Impact Happy Hour w/ Be Social Change
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
Social Impact Happy Hour w/ Be Social Change + NYCs Social Impact Community Learn about upcoming social impact events, workshops, and opportunities as well as connect with a diverse community of social impact professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives making a positive impact in New York and beyond. Bring a friend and make great connections that will help you fuel your career and impact in 2020! Refreshments and healthy snacks are included with...
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$15
Nonprofit Connector
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
Nonprofit Connector (Inspiring Speakers + Online Facilitated Networking) Join us for the Nonprofit Connector, a virtual facilitated networking event focused on connecting individuals and organizations driving impact in the nonprofit sector! By logging onto the event, you’ll strengthen your network with a diverse community of nonprofit professionals and leaders looking to create meaningful connections, build new partnerships, and share ideas...
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$25
Women's Leadership Breakfast
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
What are the barriers to full legal equality for women in the US? Women have made great progress in the fight for legal equality. However, women continue to face legal discrimination and attacks on their fundamental human rights including reproductive justice, marriage equality and its alternatives, and sexual liberty. Join us to hear about the forces driving these inequalities and what can and needs to be done. This event is open to all...
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$20
Mastering Your Personal Leadership Skills
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY
Join us for a workshop all about personal leadership that will transform your professional life. Leadership is a skill that is developed at all levels within your career. While most people associate leadership with leading others, the most effective leaders start with a clear understanding of how to lead themselves. Having an understanding of your own leadership competencies and motivators serves as the foundation of successful leadership. Identifying...
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$40
Future of Education
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
Learn about the critical state of K-12 education post Coronavirus pandemic and the resources for developing a social impact workforce. The state of education as we know it has fundamentally changed. Following the Coronavirus pandemic, online education has become normalized - but what does that mean for today’s students? Join this interactive, expert-led conversation to discuss strategies for bettering education systems in 2020, as well as how...
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$20
Reimagining Systems & Structures for Our Evolving World
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY
Reimagining Systems & Structures for Our Evolving World “In this moment in time, we have an opportunity to come together, make sense of what we’re thinking, and share ideas of what becomes possible in the future.” The Coronavirus global pandemic is shedding light on the efficacy of our existing systems and structures. In our social impact communities, we often talk about rebuilding systems that are more inclusive, more just, and allow...
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$10
Diversity and Inclusion in Workplaces
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
When most organizations are stating interest in diversity and inclusion, what makes for the best D&I initiatives? Join us for this expert-led panel to discover what leading organizations are implementing to improve D&I in their workplaces. Learn too how to discern D&I-washing and how you can bring best practices to your organization. Event Schedule 6:45 PM Doors Open 7:00 PM Panel Begins 8:30 PM Q&A 9:00 PM Event...
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$20
Future of Sustainable Food
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
Food affects each of our lives. It is a global issue in which all people are stakeholders. We all need to eat, and food production is the largest provider of jobs worldwide with over 1.3 billion people employed (GIS Geography). Recent research reports that there are maybe 10 more seasons of “regular” agricultural practices before our food systems give-out and won’t work any longer. That’s just 10 years to transform the largest industry in...
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$5
Social Impact Holiday Connector (In Person NYC)
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 424 W 54th St, New York, NY
It’s year-end and it’s time to celebrate an incredible year across the social impact space! Social impact work is fueled by inspiration, connection, and a belief in the power of what could be. Join Be Social Change at the Social Impact Holiday Connector to refind your inspiration, connect with incredible impact-driven professionals, and re-engage a vision for the future of people and the planet. Connect with professionals from New York’s...
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$25
Leadership Strategies to Energize Your Career
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ 601 W 26th St, New York, NY
Many ideas about effective leadership have emerged over the past several decades. Drawing from a range of evidence across different schools of thought and practice, this advanced workshop makes a case for which are the most useful methods for navigating challenges and ultimately leading and communicating in ways that bring energy and growth to ourselves and our organizations. Honing in on tools that should be in every professional’s repertoire,...
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$45
Design Thinking Fundamentals
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ BSC Virtual Clasroom
Generate New Ideas, Solve Challenging Problems, & Make Strategic Decisions Wondering why there is such a buzz around Design Thinking? During this interactive workshop, learn about human-centered design and how it is applicable to all workplaces, especially those focused on social impact. Build skills in: Design Thinking Career Growth Problem Solving Idea Generating Decision-Making Innovation Community Relations Enhancing Services...
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$40
Zero Waste Living Spotlight
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ BSC Virtual Clasroom
What have you heard about zero waste living? Is it actually achievable or does it make daily sustainable living practices seem easy or inaccessible, especially in the age of COVID-19? If you’re new to living sustainably and social impact or are already a reduced waste advocate, this event will share simple and clear best practices for how to lead a lifestyle that has a positive impact on the environment. Our expert panelists will discuss everything...
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$10
Intro to Facilitation
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ BSC Virtual Clasroom
Tired of meetings that go nowhere or worse – devolve rapidly? During this interactive workshop, you’ll identify key tools and strategies to maximize work with the varied stakeholders involved with your current or proposed project, program, or organization. Understand your role as a facilitator, how to plan and prepare for a facilitated collaborative session and how to develop your own facilitation style. BUILD SKILLS IN Facilitation ...
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$40
Future of Social Impact Media
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ BSC Virtual Clasroom
“Free and independent media underpin any vibrant democracy.” ― Oscar Auliq-Ice If we analyze the state of media, we understand the state of our national movements. In light of the election and the polarizing divisiveness of the “fake news” era, we are diving into the reality of media, specifically social impact media. Did your social impact journey begin with a media piece on a topic that opened your eyes? Many journeys do, so how do...
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$10
Life Vision & Goal-Setting
Be Social Change See all classes by this school @ BSC Virtual Clasroom
Life Vision & Goal Setting: Designing a New Year Filled with Inspiration, Intention & Clarity What do you want your life to look like 1, 2, 5, 10 years from now? What do you need to start doing today to feel you’re on the right track in creating the life you truly want? In this highly interactive workshop, Marcos Salazar, CEO of Be Social Change, will lead you through key career and life coaching activities to create a vision for the...
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$25
Reviews of Be Social Change
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Intro to Facilitation
I thought it was a very insightful class. A lot was packed into 2 hours. The class did go over by around 15min and there was question and answer after that. I wish I would have know ahead of time that the session was going to go over the alotted class time. I could have planned accordingly to be able to fully partisapted past the advertised class end time. -
Zero Waste Living Spotlight
I didnt really feel like I learned anything new, or had any takeaway -
Zero Waste Living Spotlight
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Intro to Facilitation
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Improv(e) Yourself: Conquer Public Speaking
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Future of Wellness in Workplaces
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Life Vision & Goal-Setting
This class was really great. It was so eye opening to see how clear my life vision actually was. The exercises really show what is hidden in your subconscious. I really enjoyed this class and I learned a lot about myself. -
Improv(e) Yourself: Conquer Public Speaking
It was an improv class, rather than what I was looking for. -
Leading Through Facilitation
Kristina was a great facilitator. I think this class would be helpful for anyone looking to lead a productive meeting or conversation. -
Leading Through Facilitation
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Intro to Facilitation
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Design Thinking Fundamentals
Absolutely amazing class!! Kristina Drury balances information with practical examples that are easy to relate to in a very condensed timelines. This class gave me great tools and information to consider and try in my projects. -
Storytelling Fundamentals
I thought it was a fun and enjoyable experience, but I'm not sure I learned anything. -
Improv(e) Yourself: Conquer Public Speaking
Loved this course! The instructor wasted no time and jumped right in. We were all laughing AND immediately seeing the impact of the exercises. I really enjoyed the instructor, and this was a great introduction. I am already looking into taking additional improv classes for deeper practice. -
Intro to Facilitation
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Intro to Facilitation
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Intro to Facilitation
It was a very engaging, informative, and enjoyable class. Highly recommended for anyone interested in learning facilitation techniques. -
Intro to Facilitation
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Intro to Facilitation
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Improv(e) Yourself: Conquer Public Speaking
