From community bonds and social innovation hubs to donation-based apparel companies and age awareness enterprises, these forum-involved impact initiatives have been influenced from the seemingly banal idea of a forum: a place to get together and exchange ideas on something that is in common for all of the members.
It seems simple, but the social entrepreneurship field itself prides itself on being reactive to feedback, interactive and collective so it makes sense that forums -- either as a meeting of various individual actors, businesses, government agencies or non-profit organizations or a company itself having a forum for its own customers -- have emerged as a way to do business, shown through this top list of forum-involved impact initiatives.
20 Forum-Involved Impact Initiatives
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Award-Winning Altruistic Fashion
Afia is a Chic Women's Clothing Line Sourced and Sewn in Ghana
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Experience-Creating Cleaners
The Eco Laundry Room Has a Cafe, Kid's Play Area and Free WiFi
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Benevolent Online Shopping
The Do Good Buy Us Website Allows Consumers to Buy Charitable Products
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Social Innovation Hubs
The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Offers a Voice
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Stuff-Sharing Social Enterprises
Unstash Fosters Collaborative Consumption for Sustainability
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Creating Community Bonds
CSI's Tonya Surman Addresses the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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Social Investment Learning Communities
Global Philanthropy Forum was Founded by Jane Wales in 2001
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PR for Purpose
Swarm Communications Services for Non-Profits and Social Enterprises
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Awareness-Raising Apparel
The Living Memoir Donates a Portion of Its Profits to Suicide Prevention
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Social Finance Forums
Mobilize Capital and Inspire New Ideas at 'Investing in Good Deals'
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Ads That Nourish Kids
Lazy Angel Browser Add-On Easily Fights Malnutrition in Children
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Digital Divide Connectors
Talk2One is a Social Enterprise Connecting People to Communication
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Social Enterprise Irrigation Systems
Driptech is a International Water Technologies Company
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CSR Influencers
'One Love Network' Empowers Consumers to Impact Social Good Budgets
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Job-Creating Recycling Programs
Bangladesh's 'Waste Concern' is an Eco Social Business with Bite
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Maintenance Services Co-ops
Self-Reliance Solutions Creates Employment Opportunities in Toronto
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Creative Power Forums
The Social Business Conference 2012 Featured Muhammad Yunus
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Early-Stage Entrepreneurial Systems
The Impact Economy Innovations Fund Works in Asia
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Age Awareness Social Enterprises
'Action for Ageing' Supports Prevention Programs in the UK
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Flying Pig Pitches
Good Deals UK Brings Unconventional Voting to the 2011 Social Finance Forum
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Social e-Commerce Platforms
Hoppn Creates "A New Type of Centralized Online Shopping Experience"
Innovation-Focused Furniture Design Collectives
Haworth Launches DesignLab to Push Innovation
Branded Interactive Parks
Birkenstock's Birkenfields Invited New Yorkers to Slow Down
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Community-Driven Retail Stores
Stone Island's Munich Store Emphasizes the Importance of Community
Digital Footwear Experiences
Reebok Impact is a Next-Gen Shoe Experience with AI and Wearables
Interactive Virtual Meeting Platforms
Microsoft Mesh is a Hybrid Working Platform in Virtual Space
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Circular Shopping Experiences
The Stock Market by Selfridges is a Sustainable Shopping Experience
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
Community-Centric Headquarters
SPACE10 Embraces Community-Centric Design for Its Headquarters
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Digital Growth Initiatives
KPMG Announced a Metaverse Program to Help Employees Grow
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Meta Launched Threads, a Decentralized Alternative to Twitter
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Experiential Social Clubs
Marshalls' Good Stuff Social Club Empowers & Connects Women
Workplace-Integrated Store Locations
IKEA Hosts Hej!Workshop Coworking Space in its Store
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Used Component Marketplaces
Framework Allows Customers to Sell Used Products on its Website
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Collaborative Patterned Lifestyle Sneakers
Tulie Yaito Joins Forces with adidas on the Forum Hi
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Zero-Waste Voucher Solutions
On-us Launches New Technology for Sustainable Event Engagement
Socially Focused Sports Centers
MoDus Architects Reveal the Fieldhouse Sports Center in Italy
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Sustainable Office Pods
Impact Acoustic Designs the New Assembled Chatpod 700 Office
Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions
Threadwork: Women Redefining Fiber Arts Opens at Saatchi
Real-Time Translation Apps
The 'Forum' App Can Translate & Transcribe In 20 Different Languages
Open IP Shoe Initiatives
Thesus Opensources Sustainable Footwear Design to Drive Industry Change
Instant Retail Savings Platforms
formi by Patron Points Offers Universal Savings for Shoppers
Product Maker Launch Platforms
MicroLaunch Offers a Streamlined Avenue for Feedback
Eco-Friendly Telecom Companies
SK Group Showcased Over 40 Sustainable Technologies at CES 2023
Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating
The Membran Collective Joins the Urban Networks Project
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Crisp Color-Accented Sneakers
Atlas and adidas Work Together on the 'Community First' Forum 84 ADV
Gen Z Sustainability Initiatives
Puma's Voices of a RE:GENERATION is a Project with Changemakers
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Interpersonal Colleague Review Platforms
The 'Fordi' Web Platform Allows for Anonymous Feedback
AI Green Financing Platforms
Singapore's AI Initiative for Sustainable Finance in Real Estate
Hybrid Community Supermarkets
The After Market is a Grocery Store and a Food Pantry
AI-Driven Post-Meeting Tools
Retroideas.ai Suggests Retrospective Topics to Boost Meetings
Charitable Shopping Assistants
Give Freely Harnesses the Power of Online Shopping for Good
Chance to win £10,000
Meet the Cornish upcycler inspiring people
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Accessible Mixed-Reality Media
Chapter 2 Welcomes New Society to Revolutionize the Media Frontier
Incubator Fashion Programs
SHEIN Celebrates 2nd Anniversary of Flagship Incubator Program SHEIN X
Conversation-Encouraging Retail Spaces
PlayLab Inc Creates a Flagship Store for MadHappy
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Community-Driven Clothing Companies
'Bombas' Makes a Donation for Each Item Purchased
Millennial Homeowner Hubs
The Home Depot's New Homeowners Hub Equips Millennials with Resources
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Office-Transformed Co-Living Spaces
HUB & Bridges Fund Management Present its Cornerstone Project
Influencer Partnership Platforms
impact.com Launches a New Platform for Influencer Management
Pet Care Fellowship Programs
Royal Canin and Leap Venture Academy are Uplifting Startups
Anonymous Gratitude-Exchanging Platforms
'A Little Optimism' Let's People Share Weekly Gratitudes
Innovation-Focused Digital Metaverses
Forbes Launches a Digital Presence In The Sandbox Metaverse
Employee Wellness Resources
Flimp Communications Debuts the New 'Employee Wellness Toolkit'
AI Social Hubs
Promptzone is an Online Space for Curious Minds to Connect and Share Ideas
Sustainable Secondhand Marketplaces
Yoox Launches a Pre-Owned Marketplace for Used Apparel
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
AI Research Collaboration Platforms
Synthical is an Online Community for Scientists and Research
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Hyper-Local Gifting Communities
On the Buy Nothing Project App, Everything is Given Freely
Retail Accessibility Frameworks
Starbucks Has Unveiled the Inclusive Spaces Framework
3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes
Hassell Works with Nagami on a New Public Pavilion
Digital Workspace Collaboration Platforms
The 'Moot' Meeting Platform Engages Remote Teams
Entrepreneur Brand-Building Tools
IndieLogs Helps Founders Stand Out Through Personalized Profiles
Entrepreneurial Mentorship platforms
GrowthMentor Connects Individuals for 1:1 Support
Interconnected Design Retrospectives
The Polimi Design System Introduces INTERDEPENDENCE
Awareness-Raising Poverty Campaigns
Oxfam Australia Debuts a Platform Called 'Unaccept Inequality'
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Circularity-Centric Fashion Platforms
Gucci's 'Circular Hub' Aims to Curb Carbon Emissions
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
AI-Powered Influencer Searches
Vidovo Launches a Influencer Discovery Feature with AI Capabilities
Localized Networking Platforms
Presence Connects Users with Like-Minded Individuals Nearby
Creator Content Hubs
TikTok Launches a New World Hub to Help Brands Connect with Audiences
Activism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Aéropostale and Global Citizen Launch a New Apparel Collection
Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities
The Zenpreneur Community Provides Resources and Support
Clinical Programs Management Platforms
WebMD Ignite Launches the HealthHub Interactive Service
Circular Pre-Loved Fashion
H&M Launches a Resale Platform in Cooperation with ThredUp
Professional Community Platforms
LinkedIn is Targeting Gen Z Professionals with its New Campaign
Circular Collaborative Seating Designs
Aquafil Joins noho and ECONYL on a New Project
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Network-Connecting AI Solutions
Village AI Connect with Your Network to Close Deals
Entrepreneur Support Communities
Hustle Cafe is an Online Space for Founders to Connect and Grow
Ethical Supply Chain Initiatives
'ASOS' is Taking Steps to Weed Out Vendors Who Use Child Labor
Charitable Hygiene Supply Initiatives
Purse Project Collects Personal Care Goods for Those in Need
Healthcare Marketing Deals
Haleon Taps Collectively to Enhance its Influencer Marketing Strategies
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Pre-Loved Clothing Markets
Charity Super.Mkt Will Take Over Fenwick's on Bond Street
Social Engagement Platforms
Perspik Provides an Online Space for Thoughtful Engagement
Dynamic Online Music Communities
Hearit is a Vibrant Platform for Aspiring Artists
Hiring Bias Workshops
Intentional Endowments Hosts Insightful Workshops for Employers
Sustainable Service Industry Toolkits
RECOUP Has Launched a New 'Bring it Back' Toolkit with PECT
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Social Good Brand Practices
Dignity Coconuts Positions Itself to Combat Human Trafficking
Nylon Panelling Bright Sneakers
adidas Originals Unveils a Collegiate Gold Forum 84 Sneaker
Cancer-Focused CSR Initatives
Sovereign Trust Funds a Cancer-Fighting Quiz for Nigerian Students
Waste-Reducing Eco Partnerships
This Year City Furniture Partnered with Habitat of Humanity
Award-Winning Fundraising Platforms
Pledge is Utilized by Companies, Nonprofits, and Individuals
Refurbished Tech Initiatives
An Orland Town's Recycling Program Repurposes Refurbished Electronics
Reflective Peer Support Platforms
HOPE Connects Struggling People to Their Future Selves
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Community-Building Social Features
OpenChat Debuts the 'Communities' Feature for Group Management
Collaborative Nonprofit Group Campaigns
The 'Little Labels, Big Impact' Campaign Raises Awareness
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
Empowering Educational Initiatives
Sight School Empowers Individuals with Visual Impairments
Web3 Cybersecurity Initiatives
Hong Kong Debuts a New Metaverse Initiative for Security and Safety
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Entrepreneurial Community Building
VenturePals Steps in to Help Solo Entrepreneurs Find Community
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Locally Focused Footwear Stores
The Athlete's Foot Opened a Neighborhood Concept Store in Atlanta
Collaborative Developer Hubs
DevBuddies is an Online Hub for Developers to Work on Projects
Diverse Leadership Inanities
Civic Nation Launched a New Initiative Dubbed the Change Collective
Experiential Workplace Rewards
Bondly Has Over 300 Experiences for Employers to Reward the Team
Restorative CSR Projects
EY Foundation Pledges to Restore Biodiversity in Certain Indian Villages
Educational CSR Initatives
Shimanto Bank Contributes to Bangladesh's Education Assistance Trust
Philanthropic Investment Banks
Builders Vision Helps Build a More Humane and Healthy Planet
Company-Wide AMA Integrations
Polly Drives Team-Wide Engagement in Company Meetings
Effective Keyword Alerts
Notikey Alerts Users When Their Keywords are Used on Forums