We are the Network for
Nonprofit and Social Impact
at Northwestern University
Who is NNSI?
Founded in September 2012, NNSI is a research lab at Northwestern University. It uniquely focuses on research emphasizing collaborative efforts and network structures, including nonprofit organizations and their many organizational and community partners.
What Are Networks for Social Impact?
Are you new to the idea of Networks for Social Impact but not sure where to begin exploring? Our short video series that unpacks the topic across 5 levels of difficulty (Fifth-grader, Undergraduate, Master’s student, Professional, Professor) can help you get oriented.
Playlist
5 Videos
Read Our Latest Blogs for Network Instigators
Project DeLorean: A promising solution to the Veteran benefits take-up gap through an intentional outreach model
Why Systems of Care Aren’t Enough to Solve the Housing and Mental Health Crisis in the United States
Redefining Success in Veteran Referral Networks: The Trajectories of Care Metric
Introducing the NNSI Resource Directory
Future Directions for Addressing Social Determinants of Health
