Here’s the news via echoing green: Echoing Green would like to congratulate board member, Patrick Corvington, who, today, who was nominated by President Obama to the position of Chief Executive Officer at the Corporation for National and Community Service. For those of us in the world of social innovation, who have worked closely with Patrick… Continue reading Congrats to Patrick Corvington on White House Nod!
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Dialing for Answers Where Web Can’t Reach (via NYTimes)
The premise behind Question Box is that many barriers keep most of the developing world from taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge available through Web search engines, said Rose Shuman, the service’s creator. That could be a drag on economic development. Continue reading…
“In the last two years, China’s corporations have become much more aware of philanthropy and social responsibility and are putting a much higher priority on it”
From the New York Times: “In the last two years, China’s corporations have become much more aware of philanthropy and social responsibility and are putting a much higher priority on it,†said Zhihua Yan of Z. H. Studio, a media and marketing consultancy in Beijing. “They are striving to innovate ways they can give back… Continue reading “In the last two years, China’s corporations have become much more aware of philanthropy and social responsibility and are putting a much higher priority on it”
Vittana is an early-stage non-profit startup bringing student loans to the developing world
Vittana is an early-stage non-profit startup bringing student loans to the developing world through the power of person-to-person microfinance. We are a different kind of non-profit: we are designed from the ground up to be scalable, cost-effective, and just get things done. We are an Internet startup, we just happen to be in the business… Continue reading Vittana is an early-stage non-profit startup bringing student loans to the developing world
The Oasis Fund, specializing in social entrepreneurship, invests in VidaGas
VillageReach, the Seattle-based social enterprise that increases access to healthcare for remote last mile communities, and the Foundation for Community Development (FDC), a Mozambique non profit that strengthens the capacities of underprivileged communities, today announced that the Oasis Fund, a European commercial investment fund specializing in social entrepreneurship, has committed a $1.375 million investment in… Continue reading The Oasis Fund, specializing in social entrepreneurship, invests in VidaGas
Non-profits test out new analytics software for social investing
Interesting article on social investing– The application, which is based on Salesforce, comes out this fall and is being tested by more than 50 non-profits and charities. It tracks what a more conventional investor might look for — revenue, return-on-equity and assets and liabilities. But it also follows less traditional metrics that a non-profit user can design, like… Continue reading Non-profits test out new analytics software for social investing
2009 Social Enterprise Conference: From Vision to Practice
2009 Social Enterprise Conference From Vision to Practice Friday, October 9th 7:45 AM – 7:00 PM New York Columbia Business School’s Social Enterprise Program and International Development Clubs will host the 8th Annual Social Enterprise Conference. This year’s Conference, From vision to practice, will be held on Friday, October 9, 2009 at Lerner hall of… Continue reading 2009 Social Enterprise Conference: From Vision to Practice
Microfinance India Summit 2009
Check out the annual Microfinance India Summit which acts as a global meeting ground for policy-makers, practitioners, promoters and researchers to delve into and address fundamental concerns related to microfinance in India. This year’s conference is being held from 26 to 28 October 2009 in New Delhi. ACCESS Development Services, a not-for-profit company based in… Continue reading Microfinance India Summit 2009
“Lend Me Some Sugar” is essentially American Idol for social entrepreneurs
The latest project from Virgance: How Lend Works: Lend Me Some Sugar is essentially American Idol for social entrepreneurs. We will run a series of themed contests, each one sponsored by a large brand. For example Pepsi may likely sponsor a contest in which the contestants are entrepreneurs with great ideas for how to supply… Continue reading “Lend Me Some Sugar” is essentially American Idol for social entrepreneurs
Deloitte Podcast with College Summit
Corporate giving has traditionally involved writing a check and calling it a day. But at a time when demands for nonprofit services are on the rise, cash donations are on the decline. Meanwhile, a national call-to-service is spotlighting the power of volunteerism. Enter the new corporate citizen: Instead of donating money to pay for work,… Continue reading Deloitte Podcast with College Summit