Empowering Women through Microfinance panel discussion:
Date: April 28th @ 7pm
Location: Korn Hall, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Register Now for Early Bird Savings Discounts for Members! Current Students free!
Why do microfinance organizations usually focus their assistance on women? How is focusing on women and girls is the most effective way to fight global poverty and extremists? What would an agenda for fighting poverty through helping women look like?
Throughout Los Angeles the Yale Club of Southern California has seen demonstrated enthusiasm among various players in the private and public sectors for a gathering to exchange ideas and raise awareness for the microfinance industry.
Join us and our co-hosts, UCLA Net Impact Undergrad, The Los Angeles Microfinance Network, and UCLA Net Impact Anderson, in welcoming our distinguished speakers from The Opportunity Fund, Yale University, UCLA, Innovations for Poverty Action, Opportunity International and Kiva.org as we discuss the importance of microfinance and its effects on women and international development.
In addition to our panel we will be holding a reception after with food & drink where we will have information on how you can become a more active participant in microfinance here in the US and abroad.
We will also be hosting a follow-up meeting at the Opportunity Fund's Microfinance USA 2010 Conference in San Francisco May 20-21.
A program of the International Youth Foundation, YouthActionNet® seeks to develop a new generation of socially conscious global citizens who create positive change in their communities, their countries, and the world. Each year, 20 young social entrepreneurs are selected as YouthActionNet® Global Fellows following a competitive application process. Supported by Nokia, the yearlong Global Fellowship includes:
Skill-building:
• A seven-day leadership retreat for twenty selected Fellows which offers dynamic peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and sharing among young visionaries
• Focus on the personal growth and leadership abilities of Fellows, in addition to providing instruction in specific skills required to manage innovative, world-changing organizations
• Year-round learning opportunities based on Fellows’ individual needs and the six dimensions of the YouthActionNet® Leadership Model: Personal, Visionary, Political, Collaborative, Organizational, and Societal.
Networking and Resources:
• Networking with international and national aid agencies, NGOs, and corporate partners
• Access to potential resources to support Fellows and their projects, including volunteers, mentors, and grant opportunities
• Peer-to-peer networking throughout the year
Advocacy:
• Training in areas such as communications planning, media outreach, message development, presentation skills, and innovative uses of new media technologies
• Access to global advocacy platforms and media coverage
Eligibility
• Open to all young people, ages 18-29 (as of October 1, 2010)
• Applicants must be the founder/co-founder of an existing organization, or a project within an organization, with a demonstrated one year track record of leading societal change
• Proficiency in English is required; applications must be submitted in English
• Applicants must attend the full retreat, October 1-8, 2010 (all expenses paid)
To Apply
Completed applications are due by April 9th, 2010. Applicants may visit http://www.youthactionnet.org/index.php?fuse=apply to apply online or to download the application. Online submissions are preferred, however if necessary applicants can email, fax, or mail completed application forms to:
YouthActionNet®
c/o International Youth Foundation
32 South Street, Suite 500
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
yan@iyfnet.org
Tel: +1 410 951 1500; Fax: +1 410 347 1188
World of Children 2010 Call for Nominations!
Help Us Locate & Honor People Who Help Children In Need Worldwide
World of Children Humanitarian Award (Cash Grant Up To $50,000)
World of Children Health Award (Cash Grant Up To $50,000)
Founder’s Youth Award (Cash Grant Up To $25,000)
2010 Official Call for Nominations – Deadline May 1, 2010
World of Children is dedicated to dramatically improving children’s lives by identifying and recognizing extraordinary individuals who work on behalf of children in need. World of Children is now searching the globe for selfless individuals who serve children with proven, sustainable programs. Our adult Honorees must have a 10 year track record of working with children, and now serve children over and above their regular employment, for little or no pay. Our youth Honorees must have a three year track record serving children. Awards will be presented at an annual ceremony held in New York City, USA, in November of 2010. At that time, World of Children will offer cash grants to the proven, sustainable programs created and managed by the 2010 Honorees.
Nominate Someone for a 2010 World of Children Award
Humanitarian Award – recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in social services, education or humanitarian services. This person will have created or managed a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children’s opportunities to be safe, to learn and to grow. The individual’s work on behalf of children must be over and above their normal employment and they must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
Health Award - recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. This person will have created or managed a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the health and well-being of children. The individual’s work on behalf of children must be over and above their normal employment and they must have been doing this work for a minimum of 10 years.
Founder’s Youth Award – recognizes a young person under the age of 21, who is making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. They must have been doing this work for three years, and have created a sustainable program.
Nominate Someone You Know
Please take the time to nominate someone you feel is worthy of being recognized for their dedication and unwavering commitment to children. Visit www.worldofchildren.org for more information about the awards, our past honorees and to access our online nomination form. Please share this announcement with your colleagues so they can also nominate worthy candidates.
The Online Nomination Process is accessible 24 hours a day www.worldofchildren.org
Call (925) 399-6411 for more information.
Nomination Deadline is Saturday, May 1, 2010
About World of Children
• Established in 1998, World of Children, Inc., is a U.S. based 501(c)3, nongovernmental organization (NGO)
based in Pleasanton, California.
• 84 leaders in 50 countries have now been honored by World of Children. Our Honorees are saving lives by
offering health care, education, adoption, career training, nutrition, rehabilitation for war victims, and safety
from indentured servitude.
• Collectively, World of Children Honorees now lead more than 100 organizations and have impacted the
lives of more than 30 million children worldwide.
Nominations and Selection
• Over 2000 Nominations have been received from more than 80 countries.
• The selection process is arduous and includes several stages of review by panels of child care experts from around the world, and an intensive independent background screening to assure the integrity and credentials of the finalists. Nominees must be willing to cooperate with investigators in this process and to make themselves and their records available for review.
To learn more about our World of Children Awards and grant process, visit www.worldofchildren.org
What will 2030 look like if we fail to address world-wide resource constraints now? What immediate actions can you take to ensure a viable future for your city, country or organization? What are the barriers to rapid action? What opportunities are there to produce a competitive advantage for your government or organization?
Join Global Footprint Network and the University of Siena Ecodynamics Group at Footprint Forum 2010 – Meet the Winners of the 21st Century, to be held June 7-12 in Colle di Val d’Elsa, Italy, just outside Siena where we will address these questions in this highly interactive Forum.
The Forum offers a number of events starting with a half-day policy workshop followed by the Forum Roundtables held June 7 through 9, 2010 in Tuscany, will explore how countries, communities or companies can prepare for and succeed in a world of increasingly severe resource constraints, with a strong focus on the Mediterranean region.
Key Roundtable Contributors include:
And many others.
In the Forum Roundtables you will gain a deeper understanding of your government or organization’s ecological risks, and discover opportunities to reverse troubling trends. The Roundtables build on two consecutive blocks:
Each block will consist of parallel roundtables where participants will analyze a critical topic and extract strategic solutions. You will have the opportunity to contribute your unique expertise and will be exposed to powerful insights from other thought leaders.
The public day on June 10 will feature key speakers and an interactive public forum for participants to learn about the latest applications of the Ecological Footprint in personal behavior change, cities, and human development arenas. Finally, on June 11-12 we will offer an advanced technical training on how to apply the Footprint in analysis and decision-making.
More information about the Forum is posted on our website at Footprint Forum: Meet the Winners of the 21st Century. To register, visit www.acteva.com/go/FootprintForum2010.
Register by March 31, 2010 to receive discounted Early Bird pricing!
For any questions, suggestions or concerns you might have, please contact Nina brooks at nina@footprintnetwork.org or +1 510 839 8879 x 308.
Sankalp 2010 Social Enterprise Awards & Investment Forum
May 4-5, 2010 | Mumbai, India Catalyzing Investment in Sustainable and Scalable Social Enterprises
Why Attend Sankalp?
India's largest gathering of more than 400 social innovators, impact investors, policy leaders and change makers
Have an Innovative & Powerful Idea to Drive Social Entrepreneurship? Apply to the Sankalp 2010 Call for Session Now!
Design Your Session @ Sankalp 2010
Sankalp, India's largest Social Enterprise Awards and Investment Forum is your opportunity to enjoy the limelight in front of an audience of 500 plus, comprising social innovators, impact investors, policy leaders, and change-makers.
Have You Applied for the Sankalp 2010 Awards Yet?
Apply Now, Nominations Close on March 15, 2010
Calling all Social Enterprises in India to the biggest recognition platform for companies doing good. Nominate your enterprise today to connect with investors, access mentoring support and meet like-minded partners.
Download the Sankalp 2010 Award Application Form and send it to us at sankalpforum@intellecap.com before March 15, 2010.
If you did not already know, Sankalp is India's single largest forum committed to catalyze investments in sustainable and scalable social enterprises. If you would like to partner with Sankalp to discover strategic business opportunities, gauge the social enterprise space and bolster your market position, get in touch with:
Ms. Rashmi Pillai | E: rpillai@intellecap.com | T: +91-22-4035 9222
ProInspire is accepting Applications for 2010 Class of Inspire Fellows. Inspire Fellows are outstanding business professionals with 2+ years business experience that want to use their skills for social impact. This highly competitive one-year program offers top business professionals targeted positions with leading nonprofits, professional development, and a network to support career growth.
Previous Inspire Fellows finalists came from American Express, Bain, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Parthenon Capital, and other leading companies. Fellows have worked with top nonprofits including ACCION International, City First Enterprises, Family Health International, Living Cities, and Year Up. Most positions are based in Washington D.C.
Learn More
Hear from current Fellows during Information Calls: http://www.proinspire.org/fellows/information-calls/
Get the latest updates on our blog: http://proinspire.blogspot.com/
Program Overview
The Fellowship program runs from August 2, 2010 to July 29, 2011. Fellows are hired by nonprofit organizations that are using innovative approaches to address social problems. Hiring partners include organizations focused on education, international development, social investing, and youth development. Roles for 2010 Inspire Fellows include:
• Evaluating investment opportunities for a microfinance fund
• Developing the marketing strategy for an education organization
• Supporting the President of an international organization with strategic initiatives
• Launching a community development fund
• Developing and executing strategy to launch a new program for a youth organization
Fellows participate in a 2-day foundational training, monthly workshops, coaching, and networking events to support their transition and leadership development. In addition, each Fellow receives mentorship and support to help them decide future career plans. After the program ends, Fellows typically stay at the hiring organization if a permanent position is offered, find other job opportunities, or attend graduate school. Annual compensation of $40,000 and health benefits are provided by the hiring organization.
Selection Criteria
Typical Inspire Fellows have 2-5 years of work experience at top-tier consulting firms, investment banks, private equity firms, and corporations — and are looking to build a career in the social sector.
ProInspire conducts a rigorous selection process based on the selection criteria and needs of hiring organizations. Candidates selected as finalists will travel to Washington D.C. to interview with hiring organizations from May 6-7th. Successful candidates will have:
• A minimum of two years of business experience by August 2010
• Passion for using their business skills to have a positive impact on society
• Humility and desire to learn
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
• Adaptable in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to live in Washington D.C. for the program
Note: Hiring partners do not sponsor work visas.
To Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter in Word format to apply@proinspire.org by Monday, March 8th. More details about the selection process are at: http://www.proinspire.org/fellows/apply/.
ZURBwired is a 24-hour design collaboration where we complete a marketing initiative for one special non-profit. In short:
For more information, read on:
ZURBwired is 24 straight hours of doing what we do best, all to benefit one special Bay Area nonprofit organization, and all at no cost to them. That's right; maybe it's a new website, maybe it's posters and invites for an upcoming event. Whatever the materials involved, the nonprofit will walk away at the end of the day with all the completed and printed collateral—literally hot off the presses—and it costs their team nothing but their time.
We'll team up with area volunteers and vendors who will all spend the day (and night!) at ZURB Headquarters powering through web and print collateral for the nonprofit whose proposal is chosen for this year's event.
What You Need to Do Now:
The event's not until April 8, but open submissions for nonprofits will be March 4-18.
Why did we create ZURBwired?
What are we providing?
This is the third year we're doing this. We'd love as many volunteers (individuals) and partners (companies) to join the event and help us out. Here is a description of who we're looking for:
Partners: companies who can actually donate products & services like printed materials, cool schwag, food, videography, etc.
Past partners:
Chase VP: Donated invitations, donation packets, stickers, thank you cards and donation envelopes for Pie Ranch.
Zazzle: Donated posters, T-shirts and stickers for Second Harvest Food Bank.
Tradewinds HD: Donated a full 24 hours of video filming & editing services.
Volunteers: Individuals willing to commit for entire 24 hours including:
Why volunteer for ZURBwired?
To apply go to zurbwired.com http://zurbwired.com and fill out the form.
SPRINGBOARD HOSTS A NEW CONFERENCE
ReVisioning Value 2010: The Intersection of Purpose and Profit
April 26, 2010 at the Gerding Theater in Portland, OR
ReVisioning Value 2010: A Conference at the Intersection of Purpose and Profit will bring together leaders from the varied fields of impact investing and social innovation to share how new models for both are increasing the flow of capital to the creation of a more just and sustainable world. The one-day conference is followed by a day of hands-on workshops and strategic action roundtables designed to help participants apply the ideas offered at the conference to their own organizations as well as create real tools and strategies on the ground.
Attend and learn how to:
ReVV Featured Speakers:
ReVV 2010 will have 24 speakers throughout the conference--including keynote speaker Dan Palotta, founder of Palotta TeamWorks and author of the acclaimed book Uncharitable; Alex Counts, President and CEO of the Grameen Foundation; Tamzin Ractliffe, founder of South Africa Social Innovation Exchange (SASIX), and Leslie Christian, CEO of Portfolio 21.
To register, go to www. ReVisioningValue.org Early bird rates, discounts for nonprofits, students, educators, and community partners can be found.
Contact us: Please contact us for more information on how you can sponsor, partner, or perhaps, present a session or workshop. Email info@revisioningvalue.org or call +1.503.226.2377.
The Terry McAdam Book Award is an annual program established in 1989 by the Nonprofit Management Association (NMA) and now overseen by the Alliance for Nonprofit Management. The award was designed to commemorate NMA board member and The New York Community Trust Vice President, Terry McAdam, who devoted his life to improving the nonprofit management field and urged us all to write about the sector so that we may better understand it.
Each year the Alliance forms a diverse Award Committee, which seeks nominations for the most inspirational and useful new book published which makes a substantial contribution to nonprofit management. Through the Terry McAdam Book Award, thousands of technical assistance providers, and hundreds of thousands of nonprofits staff and board members, benefit from the very best thinking and ideas in management and governance.
Submit a Nomination
To submit a nomination, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QG53G2Q. The deadline for nomination submissions is March 15th, 2010. To be eligible for the award, books must meet the following criteria:
> Specifically address issues of nonprofit management, management consultancy, or advancement of the 501(c)3 nonprofit sector.
> First edition published in 2009 or 2010.
> Must be actively marketed to the national nonprofit community or a specific nonprofit community.
> Must be printed (i.e., no pdf files or other electronic versions accepted).
Award Presentation
The Terry McAdam Book Award is presented to the selected author each year at our annual conference. Our 2010 annual conference is scheduled for October 6th - 8th at the Wells Fargo Training Facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Additional information can be found at http://www.allianceonline.org.
The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards are presented by See3 Communications and YouTube, with support from the Case Foundation, Flip Video, and the Nonprofit Technology Network.
MORE INFORMATION
Contest Rules: http://www.see3.net/dogooder/official-contest-rules
FAQs: http://www.see3.net/dogooder/frequently-asked-questions
Judges: http://www.see3.net/dogooder/expert-judges
Last Year's Finalists: http://www.see3.net/dogooder/last-years-finalists
Press Release: http://www.see3.net/dogooder/press-release
See3 Communications, the leaders in online video for nonprofits, and YouTube, the world’s largest online video platform, announced today the launch of the 4th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. The contest will award a total of $10,000 in grants, funded by the Case Foundation, to the best videos of 2009 found in the YouTube Nonprofit Program—a special program that YouTube designed to help nonprofits achieve their missions. The winners will be featured on the YouTube homepage, and receive prizes from Flip Video and Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN).
“We are thrilled to partner with YouTube for the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. With this contest, we get to highlight important nonprofit stories and help organizations engage with the YouTube audience,” said Michael Hoffman, CEO of See3 Communications. “In addition, we are grateful to have such wonderful partners who have been trailblazing how nonprofits use technology, video, and social media.”
Now in its fourth year, the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards is looking for the best nonprofit videos of 2009. Last year, more than 400 entries were submitted from over 150 nonprofit organizations, with winning videos from the Children’s Defense Fund, Compassion Over Killing, Step Up Women’s Network, and Breakthrough.
Organizations can enter the contest at by going to www.youtube.com/nonprofitvideoawards. Organizations not currently taking part in the YouTube Nonprofit Program are encouraged to apply for free at www.youtube.com/nonprofits.
“In the past year, we’ve seen nonprofits use video to fundraise, form petitions that leverage citizen voices, and speak out about the issues that matter to them in creative ways, “ said Steve Grove, Head of YouTube News, Politics and Nonprofits. “The DoGooder Nonprofit Awards are a great way to recognize those organizations who are leading the movement to create meaningful cause-related video.”
Winning videos in each category will be announced and featured on the YouTube homepage and recognized at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Atlanta on Saturday, April 10, 2010. They will also receive a $2,500 donation from the Case Foundation, and have their video screened at a special event in Washington DC, hosted by Nomadsland.com, a video publishing platform for nonprofits. All finalists will receive a custom-designed Flip Video HD camera, and the winner in the Small Organization category will receive a free registration to the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Washington DC.
Beginning today, video submissions will be accepted until March 19, 2010 when a panel of expert judges will select four finalists in each category for Best Small Organization Video, Best Medium Organization Video, Best Large Organization Video, and Best Innovation in Video. Public voting will open on March 29 and end on April 7. Judges include Guy Kawasaki, Gary Vaynerchuk, Beth Kanter and other experts in nonprofit marketing, video, and social media.
To submit a video to the contest, visit www.youtube.com/nonprofitvideoawards.
To register for the Nonprofit Technology Conference, visit www.nten.org/ntc.
How to Enter the Maternal Health Blogger Contest
In order for a blogger to participate, write a blog post about one of the project entries submitted to the Maternal Health Task Force and Ashoka's Changemakers competition, Healthy Mothers, Strong World or about the issues surrounding maternal mortality, access to reproductive health services and other health issues surrounding maternal health on your own blog. To learn more about Millennium Development Goal #5, please visit www.un.org/millenniumgoals/maternal.shtml.
A post with a maximum of 400 words with the following signature will be eligible to be considered for the Prize and designation of Changemakers Blogger for the 2010 Maternal Health Change Summit in India. The post must be in English as the Maternal Health Change Summit will be held in English in India.
Check out other solutions for improving maternal health or to participate in the global call to solutions, please visit Healthy Mothers, Strong World: The Next Generation of Ideas for Maternal Health. www.changemakers.com/maternalhealth
Please share your submission by submitting your post to private@mommies.posterous.com with the title of the posting in the subject line of the email and with the addition of the link to the original posting in the signature. Your post will be published with the following signature to allow a link back to the participant's blog.
Read the original post at [insert URL to original post]. Check out other solutions for improving maternal health or to participate in the global call to solutions, please visit Healthy Mothers, Strong World: The Next Generation of Ideas for Maternal Health. www.changemakers.com/maternalhealth.
It will be cross-posted to our moderated group blog focusing on women's issues http://mommymovement.com/ where we will amass all Blogger Contest entries in an open and transparent manner and also contribute to our overall goal of getting bloggers involved in our community of change. We highly recommend that bloggers who review solutions from the competition should leave a comment for the program on the Changemakers site to read the feedback or reflection.
The Changemakers Maternal Health Blogger will be designated by Changemakers social media team based on:
The Winner will be designated Changemakers Blogger at the 2010 Maternal Health Change Summit in
The Changemakers Blogger will be asked to live blog the Change Summit event and the various workshops she or he decides to attend. Some session attendance will be assigned by Ashoka and the Maternal Health Task Force.
Prize will include:
Valued at approximately $4000US
Engaging Volunteers for a Training Project in Rural India (SGSY)
Project Name: Rural Training Program
Project Description:
Drishtee has taken up a training assignment to train more than 10,000 Below Poverty Line candidates. Such a training program would be conducted at the village level to facilitate the participation of weaker sections with special focus on women.
Designation: Training volunteer
Reporting Manager: Drishtee Divisional Commander
Training Manager: Drishtee Territory Commander/Drishtee Top Management Representative
Duration: Minimum: 3 months, Maximum: 6 months
Total Requirement : 150 in next 18 months
Immediate Requirement: 10 highly motivated individuals ready to contribute
Location: Western U.P ( Mathura, Hathra) Or Eastern Rajasthan( Bharatpur)
Compensation: Not Applicable.
Cost Covered: Accommodation, Travel related to work, Food
Process of Enrollment: Simple exchange of letter/email. No work agreement. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) needs to be signed with the Foundation. (Signed on the location as a part of the volunteership induction/ Joining Process)
Minimum Qualification for volunteers: Graduation
KRAs of a Training volunteer :
Would be a Trainer, Facilitator and Mentor. As Training volunteer, you would:
1.Be a trainer to a group of nearly 40-50 poor village candidates for helping them develop their basic skills of Presenting themselves, Greeting and Meeting People and handling situations. The Training volunteers would be provided a “Specially Customized Training Program” in Hindi language for the Trainees (along with English Version of the Trainers' Notes) to deliver this training.
2.Be a facilitator for a batch of nearly 60 candidates for a specialized vocational training following the Preparatory Program. These skills would include a range of skills and professional abilities such as of Masonry/Security Guards/Small Scale production etc.
3.Be a Mentor to Drishtee's entrepreneurs in the same Panchayat. The volunteer would assist in the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the social marketing campaign for Drishtee to support the micro-enterprises in the local area in support of local Drishtee teams.
4.Drishtee Resource person for the communities in the assigned Panchayat.
To apply, please send an email to geeta.s@drishtee.in
The Orbis Fellowship is the pinnacle of Orbis Institute's global leadership development. In this dynamic postgraduate program, Fellows are challenged to teach, research, and develop global solutions. Fellows go through an intensive training process prior to being placed in China, India, Kenya or Nepal.
During their six-month stay abroad, Fellows work in high school classrooms facilitating the Orbis Global Leadership Curriculum while working with their students to initiate solutions to global problems in their local communities. Each of the classrooms will be connected through the Internet, allowing for a global dialog about the economic, environmental, health, and social issues discussed in the classroom.
In addition to classroom facilitation, Fellows identify and research global issues in their local context. Orbis Institute provides networks and resources to assist in carrying out their research. Previous Fellows have conducted research on a broad array of topics including childhood malnutrition, literacy, and access to healthcare through micro-finance.
solutions.
After returning to the United States, Fellows work on building a Blueprint for Action around the research they conducted while abroad. The Blueprints are sustainable, scalable and innovative roadmaps that bridge their experience on the ground with their ideas for global solutions. Orbis Institute supports Fellows in lifting their Blueprints off the ground by promoting their projects through multiple channels.
The Details:
The Orbis Fellowship is a fully-funded program for individuals awarded the position (funding includes roundtrip airfare, room, board, visa costs, and monthly living stipend). Orbis Fellowship applications can be accessed online at www.orbisinstitute.org and are due on April 1, 2010.
Ideal candidates will be postgraduate students who have demonstrated leadership ability, either in the classroom or through real world experience, awareness of culture and global issues, and critical thinking through success in relevant coursework or other experience. Travel and teaching experience are signifi- cant factors. Exemplary applications will show passion, creative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and stick- to-itiveness.
Ashoka's Youth Venture Kickoff Community Panel
Location: Richard & Rhoda Goldman Theater at the David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley
Date: Saturday, March 06, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (PT)
Contact: AWilson@youthventure.org
RSVP: http://youthventuresfbacommunitypanel1.eventbrite.com/
To celebrate the launch of Ashoka's Youth Venture in the San Francisco Bay Area, join us for our first Community Panel sponsored by our partner The New Leaders Initiative of the Earth Island Institute
At this fun and inspiring event, young social entrepreneurs from Oakland enrolled in the Bay Area's first Youth Venture program will present their plans for projects to benefit their community to a panel of judges. A panel of social entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and youth leaders will determine which youth-led teams will receive up to $1,000 in seed funding to launch their social ventures, and you're invited!
Please RSVP at http://youthventuresfbacommunitypanel1.eventbrite.com/
Youth Venture inspires and invests in teams of young people as they start and lead their own sustainable social ventures, connecting them into a powerful global network. Ashoka, the world's leading organization of social entrepreneurs, created Youth Venture in 1996. Since that time, more than 3,500 Youth Venture teams have launched in more than 20 countries around the world.
Youth Venture S.F. Bay Area has just launched its first seven teams. The young aspiring changemakers in our program have spent several months working with mentors to transform their ideas for community social ventures into specific, actionable steps.
The Youth Venture program is deeply collaborative, and we welcome your involvement in supporting young changemakers in our local community.
The Panelists
The Youth Venture Teams
FOUND AND LEAD A SCHOOL: THE BUILDING EXCELLENT SCHOOLS FELLOWSHIP Leverage your leadership and start an outstanding urban charter school that is independently managed.
The Building Excellent Schools Fellowship is a rigorous, yearlong, full-time training program in urban charter school creation and leadership.
BES is looking for the next cohort of entrepreneurial leaders with experience in education, policy, law, and business who are driven to start urban charter schools that put students on a path to college.
HOW IT WORKS
Building Excellent Schools believes that dramatic student achievement in urban public schools is possible within a highly structured, no excuses, results-oriented school culture in which leadership drives, communicates, and supports instructional expectations in every class every day.
Get the Training: Through 85 training days, an extended leadership residency in a high-performing urban charter school, 20 to 30 school visits and structured work in your home territory, we teach you the essential practices to ensure your students succeed. The culmination of the Fellowship year is the submission of a well-written, thoroughly researched charter application that reflects the best practices in urban school design.
Take the Lead: You become the lead founder of a charter school in your proposed territory. You choose the community; you build the board; you build stakeholder support, you make critical design decisions and write the application. Most importantly, you build an independently managed school that you will lead once it opens.
Get the Support: Your full-time job is to design, build, and lead your charter school. After your charter is approved, BES supports your school through its opening through Follow-On Support.
WHERE DO FELLOWS FOUND SCHOOLS?
For the 2010-2011 Fellowship, we welcome applicants who wish to start charter schools in:
• MASSACHUSETTS: Multiple Locations
• TENNESSEE: Memphis, Nashville
• CALIFORNIA: Bay Area and Los Angeles
• MISSOURI: St. Louis
• COLORADO: Denver
• NEW YORK: New York City
• NEW JERSEY: Newark
• NATIONAL FELLOW: Additional Locations
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Building Excellent Schools is looking for high-capacity individuals driven to start great schools. BES Fellows have:
• An absolute belief that academic achievement drives everything: leadership, school design, school culture, decisions, and governance
• A track record of exceptional impact: in their professional pursuits and/or in their communities
Building Excellent Schools Fellows are:
• High-capacity: strong communicators, strategic thinkers, highly flexible and urgent
• Relentless achievers: They get the job done, no matter what
• Humble: Always willing to learn
• Demanding of themselves and others: Good is not good enough; only great will suffice
Qualifications
• Professional experience that could include education, business, law, and/or public administration
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• An $80,000 professional stipend with health benefits
• Travel budget and accommodations while in Boston for training days
• Eligibility to apply for $250,000 in start up money for your school
MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.buildingexcellentschools.org or contact recruiting@buildingexcellentschools.org.
Join us for an online Information Session on the Wednesday, March 10th from 8-9pm (EST).
HOW TO APPLY
Start the Application at http://bes.squarespace.com/app-step-1/
The BES Fellowship begins in September 2010.