Opportunities

re:Vision 2010

Jill Finlayson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400

In March 2010, Young Social Entrepreneurs of Canada YSEC is bringing together the top 100 young changemakers in Ontario to re:Vision change.

If you 1) are 17-34 years old 2) have previously demonstrated leadership 3) are committed to making a living while making change, then we are looking for you! Over two days, you’ll connect with leading experts in social enterprise and learn how to supercharge your initiative, harness innovation for your work, and make your projects sustainable.

At re:Vision 2010, you’ll:

◊ Learn to align mission & sustainability

◊ Target root causes and systemic solutions

◊ Participate in a community of thought leaders & practitioners

For more information, contact revision2010@ysec.org

Arab World Social Innovation Forum

Social Edge — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:00:00 -0400

The Arab World Social Innovation Forum will be held at the historic Cairo Marriott Hotel on May 14th and 15th 2010. We very much hope you will join us and our other invited guests, including Samer Salty, Fadi Ghandour, Naseer Shamma, Hani Masri , Zahi Hawaas, Muhammed Yunus, Queen Noor al Hussein, Carlos Slim, Naguib Sawiris, James Wolfensohn, Ahmad Zaweil, and Bill Gates.

Taking place in what many call “The Motherland of the World” and “Land of Civilisations” the Forum will be a singular global meeting. Ashoka, the inventor of the “social entrepreneurship” concept and the first organization to recognize and support the importance of social innovators in our society, will use the Forum as an occasion to gather innovative leaders and decision-makers from the business sector, civil society, and international institutions around the globe to advance the agenda of social innovation in the Arab world. The Forum will leverage Ashoka’s longstanding support and pioneering of social entrepreneurship to connect guests from the business, policy and social sectors to the latest high-impact social initiatives and partnerships, making the event a reference for social innovation and change in the Arab World.

The most influential, innovative, and inspiring minds from the Arab and international communities will join to highlight the best of the best in social innovation and social investment in the Arab region, forge new partnerships for change and work together to make a real impact through cutting-edge social change. Participants, VIPs and sponsors will come together to set a new paradigm for sustainable social change through innovation and to act on this by financing the election of 5 new Ashoka Arab World Fellows.

The event will consist of a black tie gala dinner and VIP reception on May 14th, followed on the 15th by thematic roundtable sessions on: Socially Driven Investment: Uniting the Best CSR Models in the Arab World; Youth, Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Market Based Development.

Outcomes of the Forum will include: recognition of pioneers in the field of social entrepreneurship, forging a strong link between the business and social sectors, publication of recommendations, pledges and partnerships, outreach to the media, and funding raised to find and support new Ashoka Arab World social entrepreneurs.

This meeting is for:
Regional and international leading social entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, policy makers and opinion-leaders pioneering innovative solutions to society’s problems

Akilah Institute Internship

Social Edge — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500

The Akilah Institute is developing a new model of education for young women in Rwanda. The Akilah curriculum is a direct response to the needs of the business community and is a result of extensive research. Our initial diploma programs will provide young women with the skills and experience to become leaders in the hospitality industry, a rapidly developing sector of the Rwandan economy.

The 2-year diploma program will be accredited by the Higher Education Council. The course work will emphasize leadership development, market relevant skills, and entrepreneurship.

The Rwandan government has demonstrated their support by providing existing school facilities and extensive agricultural land for the Akilah Institute. The campus will include the Akilah social enterprises, student-run businesses that generate income and ensure long-term sustainability. A total of 250 students will work in the Akilah ecolodge, restaurant and agricultural programs to gain more practical training. They will graduate with a deep understanding of the realities of running a small business. We will replicate this model around East Africa to provide a relevant and community-based solution to the challenges that women face in pursuing higher education.

We are currently located in the capital of Kigali, but we will relocate to Bugesera district after we finish renovating the campus (see www.AkilahInstitute.org/campus for more information). Students will participate in the operations of the campus and gain a strong foundation in skills such as culinary arts, hospitality management, and more. There are currently 50 students participating in our Foundation Year Program.

Position Description
We are looking for exceptional individuals with an interest in women’s education and development. We are currently building our base of support within the United States and other countries to spread the message about Akilah. This is an opportunity to work with a young and dynamic organization and to create a foundation of engagement and excitement with volunteers and donors. Internships are available for undergraduate and graduate students who are available for at least 20 to 40 hours per week for at least 2-3 months. Start and end dates can be negotiated.

The Development Intern will work with the CEO and the Development Associate to establish and implement fundraising systems related to both foundation and grassroots financial support. Akilah will be moving into a new office in downtown Tampa in May.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct extensive research and identify prospective foundation, corporate and individual supporters and potential partners through online and library sources
- Assist CEO and Development Associate in the planning and development of a large US fundraising tour
- Create innovative and creative ways to engage and thank donors
- Maintain and update databases and press lists
- Work with the Akilah team in Rwanda to create new content for the blog and website
- Develop Akilah’s presence on social networking sites
- Assist with projects as assigned by the CEO, COO, and Development Associate

Qualifications:

A sincere interest in international education and dedication to the Akilah mission of providing high quality and market relevant education to young Rwandan women
Strong writing ability and fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
Excitement and a positive attitude about working in a dynamic start-up environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detailed planning and organizational skills required
Strong analytical skills, independent judgment, ability to multi-task, comfortable under pressure and able to meet deadlines while retaining a sense of humor
Preferred: Previous experience in event planning or fundraising

*This position is unpaid, but Akilah can provide a small transportation stipend.

To Apply: Please send an email to info@AkilahInstitute.org with your resume and cover letter. We will review CVs on a rolling basis so apply ASAP.
Deadline: March 31st.

Academic Credit
Awarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your college or university. However, we will assist you in providing appropriate information as your school requests. You should make all arrangements for earning credit prior to the commencement of your internship.

Investors’ Circle Spring Conference and Venture Fair

Social Edge — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500

Investors’ Circle Spring Conference and Venture Fair

Patient Capital for a Sustainable Future

Where investing for impact happens.

Registration NOW OPEN!

Investors’ Circle is the premier meeting place for social entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals, foundations, non-profits, and those passionate about creating a sustainable economy.

Investors’ Circle has been identifying pioneers of the mission-based sector for close to 20 years. Are you ready to join the movement?

FEATURED SESSION

PLENARY: Transparency, the New Competitive Advantage

Transparency can foster a sense of trust between companies, investors, and consumers, but does it make a company more competitive? Do social enterprises benefit more from adopting transparent business practices than traditional businesses? We will explore this topic with three pioneers in the rating, certification and assessment sector.

This panel will be moderated by Max Shorr of Good Magazine and will feature Paul Rice of TransFair USA, Dara O'Rourke of Good Guide and Andrew Kassoy of B Lab.

NEW FORMAT: TABLE TOPICS

As we work to mobilize capital and community, we invite industry leaders in the social venture and investment space to lead intimate and interactive discussions over lunch and dessert on Conference Day. Selected Topics include:

Positive Economic Development through Alternative Financial Campaigns
Entrepreneur Engagement and Empowerment: What Green For All is Doing to Support Small Business Growth
The American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC): Help Shape the Agenda for a Visionary National Coalition
Social Venture Network (SVN): Leveraging Business for Positive Social Change
Investing in Local Food Systems
Building the Social Capital Markets
Supporting basic equal rights for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) Community through social entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship in a War Zone with Scott Gilmore Discussion

Social Edge — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Social Entrepreneurship in a War Zone with Scott Gilmore, March 31, 4-6 pm and moderator Matt Flannery, Co-Founder and CEO of Kiva Tamalpais Room, David Brower Center 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley Please join 2010 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship winner Scott Gilmore as he discusses the work of his NGO—Peace Dividend Trust; Rory Stewart and Turquoise Mountain Foundation, and the Altai Group in war zones.

Matt Flannery, co-founder and CEO of Kiva (and a 2008 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship recipient), will moderate the discussion.

Admission is free to this public event made possible by the Consulate General of Canada San Francisco/Silicon Valley in partnership with the Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley, the International Human Rights Law Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law; the Blum Center for Developing Economies at UC Berkeley; Global Initiatives@Haas ; and the Religion, Politics and Globalization Program at UC Berkeley. MOLLY COLIN Officer -- Political/Economic Relations and Public Affairs Agente -- Relations politiques/économiques et affaires publiques Consulate General of Canada Consulat général du Canada San Francisco/Silicon Valley 580 California St., 14th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104-1035 molly.colin@international.gc.ca Tel: (415) 568-4352 Fax: (415) 568-4379 www.sanfrancisco.gc.ca

TerraCycle Internships

Social Edge — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0500

TerraCycle (US) is one of the most dynamic green businesses in the US. Named “The Coolest Little Startup in America” by Inc Magazine, the company was recently featured in the Financial Times (http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/d9fdcf0c-ffc6-11de-921f-00144feabdc0.html ). In addition, TerraCycle has its own TV show “Garbage Moghuls” on the National Geographic channel. On behalf of over fifty major brands, TerraCycle collects branded non-recyclable waste, mostly packaging waste, (through licensees) and it turns that waste into new “eco-friendly” products and materials. See TerraCycle.net

In addition to the United States, TerraCycle has operations in Canada, Mexico, the UK and Brazil and will continue both domestic and international expansion through 2010 and beyond.

If you are an undergraduate, MBA/graduate student or a recent graduate with a strong interest in green business, eco-capitalism, upcycling, recycling or social entrepreneurship, TerraCycle offers a unique opportunity for incredible growth, and innovative work. We are looking for people who are dependable, enthusiastic, and professional to join us.

The Summer Intern Program runs from June 2010 to August 2010. Each department will offer different start dates but we require a minimum of 30 hours a week. This is an unpaid internship but we will cover your lunch everyday! You can also arrange to receive academic credit for your work. Regardless of where you work you will interact directly with TerraCycle staff and partners, as well as be exposed to the company’s unique approach to outsmarting waste:

Please send in your resume and cover letter, along with any additional documents to the specific department email. In your email header please list the position you are applying for. You can apply for multiple internships but make sure you mention that in your cover letter.

Product Design Intern::
Are you good at making things, have eco-style as a sixth sense, and get excited at an opportunity to dive into a project and get your hands dirty? When you look at garbage, instead of seeing waste, do you see tote bags, lamps, chairs, and more? If you answered “YES!” then the TerraCycle design department is where you belong!

We’re looking for energetic product designers with a passion for all things green.
Responsibilities will include making prototypes, brainstorming new products, researching existing products and photo-documenting product prototypes

Ideal candidates would:
-Have a design background
-Have a basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
-Be enthusiastic about recycling and sustainability
-Basic sewing and Autocad skills are a plus

Please email your resume and several portfolio images to :: pdi@terracycle.net

Business Development Intern::
Spend your summer developing business opportunities for TerraCycle in the US as well as in Canada, the UK,, Mexico and Brazil. You will work with the CEO, CAO, VP Legal and VP Business Development and be exposed to Fortune 500 companies, innovative green start-ups, brand managers and upcycling strategies. In addition, by the end of your internship you would have been taught how to strategically research on deal opportunities, pitch business ideas, create effective proposals and manage business development databases.
Candidates should be entrepreneurial, self-motivators, team players, possess good written and oral communication skills and most importantly have a hunger for business development. Foreign language skills are also desired.
Please send in your resume, cover letter indicating what excites you about TerraCycle’s business development department and a short writing sample ( no more than 250 words.) :: bdi@terracycle.net

Product and Market Development Intern::
If you are technically and/or mechanically inclined this is a great opportunity to develop new products out of waste. In your cover letter you can specify if you would like to be considered for a product & market development internship or a recycling market internship. An engineering, chemistry or polymer background is a plus
• As a Product and Market development intern you will learn how to develop profiles for various waste streams, categorize plastics and run test equipment. You will also investigate how to improve properties of particular plastics and composites to meet specific applications
• As a Recycling Market Research intern you will learn to define and categorize the markets by pre-determined skill set of each recycler as well as prospective licensing partners that will use our products.
Please send in your resume and cover letter to :: pmdi@terracycle.net

Graphic Design Internship::
TerraCycle’s Art Department is looking for creative and motivated undergraduate students who want to build their portfolio and gain hands-on work experience. Throughout the internship, you will be involved in a variety of challenging high profile projects with fast turn-around deadlines. It is imperative the intern have their own computer with Adobe software.
Required Skills:
• Must have working knowledge of Adobe creative suite.
• Must be able to operate within Microsoft Office systems.
• Strong communication and artistic skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Experience in photography would be a plus.
• Portfolio required for review.
Please send in your resume and cover letter to :: gdi@terracycle.net

Licensing Intern::
Ever wanted hands on experience in licensing. As an intern you will:
i) work with TerraCycle’s licensing managers on the approval process for all products and packaging from concept through to production,;
ii) help prepare for trade show events, and maintain stockroom with licensees’ contractual samples.
All intern candidates must have strong inter-personal and organizational skills; seeking a team player and detail oriented self-starter with the ability to work in a deadline-driven, fast paced environment. Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written; proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Knowledge of/interest in fashion and trend merchandising, marketing or licensing a plus
Please send in your resume and cover letter to :: li@terracycle.net

Video Intern::
The Video Intern will assist in the filming, importing, and editing of raw video to create high quality videos that will be placed on DVD or uploaded to our YouTube channel.

Responsibilities include importing and logging existing raw footage, filming and editing footage and creating and inserting appropriate graphics into the video to create a professional-quality clip. Video intern must be highly skilled with a video camera, and must be proficient in Final Cut Pro. Personal computer with programs is a plus. Must be currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in a related field, such as film, or video editing, etc. Intern should be highly organized, detail-oriented, steady, dependable, driven, and energetic.

Please send in your resume and cover letter to ::vi@terracycle.net

Public Relations Intern::
This is the perfect opportunity to build an actual PR portfolio. You will write your own releases and pitch media. In fact, all our dedicated interns over the years have left with as many as 25 media placements and releases to put in their portfolio. Learn how to write and pitch effectively, how to use common media databases and much much more! Experience more about real life Public Relations activity than you would at an agency.

Major duties include:
• Drafting and distributing high quality, effective press releases and pitches.
• Pitching by phone TerraCycle’s story and products to Broadcast/Print/Online media sources.
• Marketing TerraCycle Upcycling Program to local organizations or recruiting local stories
• Writing some copy for products and website.

Requirements:
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• High level of energy and passion!
• Working towards degree in marketing, public relations, communications or equivalent field.
• Position reports to TerraCycle’s VP, Media Relations in New Jersey.

Please send your resume, cover letter and a sample press release or equivalent writing sample to :: pri@terracycle.net

Sponsored Waste Intern::
TerraCycle operates national Brigade programs where more than 60,000 locations earn money by collecting specific kinds of waste and shipping them to TerraCycle. These locations are comprised of schools, community organizations, churches, youth groups and a wide variety of other organizations. Thousands of new locations sign up each month, and the Brigades programs have diverted more than 25 million pieces of waste from landfill. Join us through:

i) Community Outreach:
TerraCycle’s Sponsored Waste department is looking for college juniors and seniors to conduct a variety of outreach initiatives to TerraCycle’s Brigade locations.
Interested applicants should have exemplary communication skills, be positive and outgoing and be willing to speak with TerraCycle’s existing participants on a daily basis.
Specific Duties:
• Contact existing TerraCycle Brigade locations
• Track and report feedback from locations
• Develop insights and recommendations based on feedback from Brigade participants
• Represent TerraCycle at community events

ii)Market Research::
TerraCycle operates national Brigade programs where more than 60,000 locations earn money by collecting specific kinds of waste and shipping them to TerraCycle. These locations are comprised of schools, community organizations, churches, youth groups and a wide variety of other organizations.
TerraCycle is looking for an MBA candidate (or potentially a motivated college junior or senior) to design and conduct market research for the Brigades programs.
Specific Duties:
• Gather information on existing recycling and fundraising programs
• Identify potential promotions, programs and partnership for the Brigades system
• Develop recommendations based on findings
• Assist in implementation of new concepts

iii) General Internship::
TerraCycle’s programs engage tens of thousands of schools and organizations and divert tons of waste. Interns in our Sponsored Waste department will assist in the administration of the Brigades, including general office tasks as well as special projects.
Past interns have developed marketing campaigns, conducted community outreach, completed research projects and developed materials for distribution to TerraCycle’s Brigade participants.

Please send your resume and cover letter to :: swi@terracycle.net

Empowering Women through Microfinance Panel Discussion:

Social Edge — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Jessica Jackley, Co-Founder, Kiva Microfunds
Dean Karlan,Professor of Economics, Yale University and President, Innovations for Poverty Action
Jon Yasuda, West Region Vice President, Opportunity International Eric Weaver, CEO, Opportunity Fund

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.

YouthActionNet® Global Fellowship Program

Social Edge — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:20:00 -0500

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

Social Edge — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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

Footprint Forum

Social Edge — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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:

Duncan Pollard, Director WWF International
Tim Jackson, Author Prosperity Without Growth
Peter Victor, Author Managing Without Growth

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:

Barriers to rapid action
Producing the wins

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.

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

Social Edge — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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

Focuses on 5 key growth sectors - Agriculture, Food and Rural Business, Inclusive Education, Health, Water, and Sanitation, Clean Energy, Technology for Development

Recognizes Indiaâ€™s top 10 highly investment-worthy and innovative social enterprises

Excellent knowledge sharing and networking opportunity through dynamic workshops, panel discussions and investor-entrepreneur interactions

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

Inspire Fellows

Social Edge — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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

Social Edge — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:15:00 -0500

ZURBwired is a 24-hour design collaboration where we complete a marketing initiative for one special non-profit. In short:

The 24-hour design marathon is April 8th, 2010.
Volunteers & potential partners should start sending us emails today.
Interested nonprofits should send us their proposals during
open submissions: March 4-18.

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?

Efficient way to assemble a team of volunteers to jumpstart a marketing initiative and get it done
Cost effective way to utilize the talent of a non-profit (both team members and volunteers)
Fun way to educate non-profits on the power of using design thinking to accomplish goals

What are we providing?

A framework for other non-profits to see the benefits of assembling goal-oriented teams (with unnecessary bureaucracies). [LIFE LESSON]
A way for the chosen non-profit to learn to be more efficient and inspired about making business and marketing decisions in the future. [DESIGN LESSON]
A tangible result that helps a non-profit create tools and ideas to market their event or concept. [EXAMPLE]

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:

graphic designers
illustrators
photographers
videographers
bloggers and writers
marketers
non-profit consultants

Why volunteer for ZURBwired?

This is an event that you will witness ZURB's methods and learn from years of experience helping organizations succeed.
Volunteers will be able to take these ideas back to their own companies and organizations (powerful idea if we recruiting volunteers that have to get permission from their companies)
Volunteers will see a tangible benefit to their work immediately!

To apply go to zurbwired.com http://zurbwired.com and fill out the form.

ReVisioning Value 2010

Social Edge — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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:

Inform and inspire those interested in financing change through social investing.
Provide information on how to create new kinds of change organizations, from nonprofits to social businesses.
Create new tools, formats, and organizational structures for social action.
Build the field for social innovation and sustainable communities.

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.

Terry McAdam Book Award

Social Edge — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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.