StartingBloc offers programs that build the capacity of social innovators. While some programs are available only for StartingBloc Fellows, most of our programs are open to all social innovators.

During the Institute for Social Innovation, Candidates for the Fellowship take a survey of the social innovation space and choose their own personal blend of economic and social value creation. They learn the basic skills that all leaders need to be successful in the sector. The Institute is like a boot camp for social innovation.

BuildingBloc Workshops offer a deeper look into specific topics or skills related to social innovation. These workshops are held in all of our major regions.

The Fellows' Summit is an annual event when Fellows reconnect in person. StartingBloc Fellows are the greatest resource in our network, and during the Summit Fellows prove this by teaching and learning from each other.

StartingBloc’s Regional Boards organize regular events and partner with local organizations to connect Fellows and the social innovation community in their regions.