How Social Entrepreneurs Innovate

Colin Stewart, who writes for the Orange County Register blogs about the innovation styles of Mohammad Yunus, who recently won the Nobel Peace Prize for pioneering microfinance, and Michael Young, a British social activist. The blog covers a talk given by David Galenson at the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University last… Continue reading How Social Entrepreneurs Innovate

Microfinance Startups On The Rise

Busy week but I just quickly wanted to link to two microfinance startups, both based in Germany. Smava One2Money Not sure what their angles are but it’s probably pretty similar to Zopa Related posts: Microfinance- Making A Big Difference In The Developing World- A Plug For Kiva Microfinance Venture Zopa Raises Another Round of Venture… Continue reading Microfinance Startups On The Rise

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Microfinance Venture Zopa Raises Another Round of Venture Capital Financing

I’ve written about Zopa before on this blog— it’s a microfinance venture based out of London that enables person-to-person lending. Zopa just announced today that they have raised $12.9 million dollars from several VC firms, including Bessemer, Benchmark, and Wellington Management. The extra money will be used to enter the US market. Zopa isn’t focusing… Continue reading Microfinance Venture Zopa Raises Another Round of Venture Capital Financing

It’s Hard To Give Away Money- Charity Advisors Multiply

I’ve been meaning to blog this for a while– Last week, the Wall Street Journal printed an article, “Paying Money To Donate Money (sub required),” which explores the emergence of charity advisors: Now that donors have more charities to choose from, as well as more financial instruments with which to give away their dollars, wealthy… Continue reading It’s Hard To Give Away Money- Charity Advisors Multiply

Bank of America Launches $20 Billion Environmental Loan Program

Bank of America on Tuesday detailed a $20 billion initiative to address global climate change which entails loans, an Eco-friendly credit card, and investments in green buildings. The bulk of the money–$18 billion–is earmarked for lending to companies participating in “environmentally-sustainable products.” Specifically, the bank said that it will invest in low-carbon and energy efficiency… Continue reading Bank of America Launches $20 Billion Environmental Loan Program

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Innovative youth leadership development non-profit – Summer Search – looking to fill two positions in NYC

Lots of great job/internship opportunities coming through the pipeline. Here is one for an organization called Summer Search. I am the founder of the NYC office of Summer Search, a transformative leadership development program for disadvantaged young people who strive to break cycles of persistent poverty, make the transition into productive adulthood, and become the… Continue reading Innovative youth leadership development non-profit – Summer Search – looking to fill two positions in NYC

Revisiting RED Campaign- It Only Raised $11 Million Last Year

Remember my post titled “Corporations Exploiting The Concept Of Socially Responsible Business“? Here’s the latest article on that topic, from Marketingvox, an online media blog. The article discusses how surprisingly little the entire campaign has raised. With the goal of fighting AIDS in Africa, the Product RED charity effort from the Global Fund has reportedly… Continue reading Revisiting RED Campaign- It Only Raised $11 Million Last Year

Where I’ve Been…

I haven’t blogged in over a month and I’m sure you guys are wondering where I’ve been. I took a month-long trip to Asia to gain some international experience, get a first hand look at the social conditions, and explore social opportunities. Few things that stuck in my mind: – Although people have laundry machines… Continue reading Where I’ve Been…

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Thanksgiving Day: Volunteering At Your Local Soup Kitchen

There is no better way to give thanks on Thanksgiving Day than to head down to your local soup kitchen to volunteer. If you live in New York City, here are some resources for you. The Bowery Mission is probably the most popular, but there are several other organizations that are well known in the… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day: Volunteering At Your Local Soup Kitchen