2026-27 Actionable Tools for Impact Workshops
Register for one or several of the Actionable Tools for Impact workshops in the 2026-27 series, brought to you by Business+Impact. This series is open to the campus community and aims to equip you with concrete examples and actionable tools to make an impact. Additional details will be sent to registrants closer to the event dates.
Please review the session information, then indicate which you would like to attend below. Refreshments will be served at all sessions. All sessions will be held at the Ross School of Business and are hybrid unless otherwise noted.
Appreciative Interviewing with the Ginsberg CenterParticipants will develop and practice skills to effectively build rapport with, interview and collect stories or information from communities.
November 18, 2026
5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
Learn moreShared Ownership Lab – Certification & Entrepreneur DialogueCat Johson hosts this exclusive Q&A with real business owners running successful employee-owned companies. Leave this event equipped with real-world insights from entrepreneurs.
December 1, 2026
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn moreESG Data, with Professor Jerry DavisThis hands-on workshop provides practical experience with ESG (environmental, social, governance) data, an increasingly important and controversial topic. Attendees will learn to evaluate a company's ESG performance, assess relevant investment funds, and create a portfolio that aligns with their personal values.
December 3, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Learn moreHistorical Lessons in Business Ethics: Corporate Complicity in the HolocaustThis event will feature a presentation by Harry Smith of the Zekelman Holocaust Center and a panel discussion with Profs Norm Bishara (business), Chavi Nana (law), and Harry Smith, moderated by Jerry Davis. There will be snacks.
January 21, 2027
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
TBA
Learn moreFinancial Oversight of Nonprofit OrganizationsVance Jackson, Jr., Lecturer at the U-M School of Social Work, discusses the following: What is the role of the board in financial oversight? How does an organization diversify its funds? What financial policies should a board have in place? Participants will walk away with concrete examples and straightforward takeaways.
January 25, 2027
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Learn moreAssess Your ImpactSue Ann Savas, Clinical Associate Professor at the U-M School of Social Work shares real-world insights on theory of change and measuring your impact, including strategies for balancing impact with revenue.
February 17, 2027
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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