SIM - SOCIAL IMPACT MOVEMENT

We were the first to start working with the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in Miami, and the top of mind when it comes to this topic. Google "SDGs" and "Miami" and the results will show on the first page several links related to our organization.
Since 2018 we have been working with individuals, educating and providing free training resources. We have covered the people's part and now adding a new program: The SDGs for Companies.
The local business can play the role of change agents by aligning with the SDGs, improving the lives of their own workforce, and the community they serve. We know Miami is lagging behind but we can change our metrics moving from local stagnation to being featured among the top progressing cities.
To help our city advance and encourage business to progress we are launching an ambitious campaign, the SDG Impact Pledge, calling businesses in the greater Miami area to choose one Sustainable Development Goal and sign a pledge committing to advance it.

Social Impact Movement is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Its mission is to inform, educate, and inspire individuals, institutions, companies, and elected officials to take action and implement the SDGs locally.
There are two things we are proud of Social Impact Movement:
1) Our programs inspire a rippling effect on the SDGs topic. Many individuals and company leaders who attended our events started paying attention to the SDGs inside their organizations, identifying which goals they align with, and being aware of how to progress these goals.
2) We are a connector hub that attracts a high-quality team of collaborators. To them our deepest gratitude, we couldn’t have reached that far without them.

The local business can play the role of change agents by aligning with the SDGs, improving the lives of their own workforce, and the community they serve. We know Miami is lagging behind but we can change our metrics moving from local stagnation to being featured among the top progressing cities.
And to help our city advance and to encourage business to progress we are launching an ambitious campaign, the SDG Impact Pledge, calling businesses in the greater Miami area to choose one Sustainable Development Goal and sign a pledge committing to help progress it while inviting them to join the UN Global Compact.

What makes an organization stands out among the crowd are the people who work, the purpose, and the vision.
We have a great team of collaborators, and partners that give us the strength and support to advance our programs. Our Board of Directors is fully committed to sustainability and development providing the right guidance to strive and grow.

Nonetheless, SIM is still considered an early stage organization thus funding is limited. Donations help cover operating expenses.
Currently, the CEO, Board, and Ambassadors do the work on a voluntary basis. Initially, we envisioned that the work would imply knocking on doors, making connections, doing educational public events & workshops, raising awareness, creating content on social media outlets, and building partnerships. We know this could be done on a voluntary and part-time basis.
However, the organization is at an inflection point where we have amassed social and human capital as well as trust and credibility within the community to go after growth & funding opportunities to be able to onboard staff to run its programs and services.
Through grants and corporate sponsorships as well as developing other earned-income activities, SIM will grow and expand its reach in scope and programs.

Our efforts of highlighting the SDGs in Miami have been recognized by the Innovations of the World Book, featuring Social Impact Movement among the top social innovators.
In the last two years, we have built a network of 1500 followers, formed more than 25 partnerships and alliances, created more than 60 events, workshops, conferences, and activations, along with 1200 days of social change.
Furthermore, our events have been featured at the UNDP platform, Local2030.org.
SIM is now an official member of Catalyst2030.net, a movement of social innovators around the world joining forces with communities, governments, businesses, and others, working towards systems change.