Entries For: December 2007
2008-01-22
Global Social Benefit Incubator
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Deadline EXTENDED to January 31, 2008 - Apply now for a chance to receive a full scholarship worth US$20,000.
Social Edge is hosting the online application for Santa Clara University’s sixth annual Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI), a capacity building program for leaders of social benefit enterprises. Starting immediately, social entrepreneurs around the world should visit www.socialedge.org/features/gsbi to apply online. There is no application fee. Applicants must post their first exercise online by January 31, 2008. Up to 20 candidates, who best demonstrate a sustainable and scalable approach to addressing urgent human needs throughout the world, will each receive a full scholarship valued at US$20,000.
The 15-20 candidates who are selected for GSBI-2008 will be announced no later than April 15, 2008. Those selected from the Social Edge application process will be granted a full scholarship to attend the Global Social Benefit Incubator August 19-31, 2008. The scholarship covers tuition, room, and board for the two-week intensive immersion program focused on venture planning, beneficiary analysis, business models, metrics and successful scaling strategies. Selected candidates are responsible for their travel expenses (airfare, ground transportation, passport, visa).
More information can be found at: Social Edge and the Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University or in the full press release.
The 15-20 candidates who are selected for GSBI-2008 will be announced no later than April 15, 2008. Those selected from the Social Edge application process will be granted a full scholarship to attend the Global Social Benefit Incubator August 19-31, 2008. The scholarship covers tuition, room, and board for the two-week intensive immersion program focused on venture planning, beneficiary analysis, business models, metrics and successful scaling strategies. Selected candidates are responsible for their travel expenses (airfare, ground transportation, passport, visa).
More information can be found at: Social Edge and the Global Social Benefit Incubator at Santa Clara University or in the full press release.
2007-12-29
Spark Seeks Social Enterprises Tackling Homelessness in UK
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Win a share of £500,000 prize plus mentoring. Apply by 18 February 2008.
Spark is a highly innovative flagship project, to build and inspire social enterprise to prevent and tackle homelessness. Its aim is to reduce the dependency of many third sector organisations on grants and donations, which offer little long term security for homeless people.
Spark wants YOUR innovative social enterprise ideas for preventing or tackling homelessness.
The top 15 applicants will be announced in February 2008. In April, they will present the business case of their social enterprise to a panel of experienced social entrepreneurs, and the five best ideas will win a share of the £500,000 prize fund, an enterprise 'make-over challenge', and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs including Nigel Kershaw from Big Issue Invest and John Montague from TREES.
Application deadline is 18 February 2008. Enterprise must be located in the United Kingdom. To register interest, apply, or learn more, visit http://www.sparkchallenge.org/
Spark wants YOUR innovative social enterprise ideas for preventing or tackling homelessness.
The top 15 applicants will be announced in February 2008. In April, they will present the business case of their social enterprise to a panel of experienced social entrepreneurs, and the five best ideas will win a share of the £500,000 prize fund, an enterprise 'make-over challenge', and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs including Nigel Kershaw from Big Issue Invest and John Montague from TREES.
Application deadline is 18 February 2008. Enterprise must be located in the United Kingdom. To register interest, apply, or learn more, visit http://www.sparkchallenge.org/
2007-12-28
Investors' Circle Call for Deals
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Application Deadline: February 1, 2008
The Investors' Circle 2008 Spring Conference is the premier meeting place for angel investors, professional venture capitalists, philanthropic investors, and entrepreneurs who are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable future. The last three conferences have resulted in over $10 million in total investment in approximately 1/3 of presenting ventures, with additional investments pending.
Investors' Circle is seeking submissions from companies in the following sectors: energy & environment, food & organics, health & wellness, education & media, and community & international development. Learn more about who should apply.
If you are interested in presenting at the Venture Fair at our 2009 Spring Conference, please apply by February 1, 2008 (final deadline).
To apply, register on the site, then complete the application found in the Entrepreneur Applicants section.
Investors' Circle is seeking submissions from companies in the following sectors: energy & environment, food & organics, health & wellness, education & media, and community & international development. Learn more about who should apply.
If you are interested in presenting at the Venture Fair at our 2009 Spring Conference, please apply by February 1, 2008 (final deadline).
To apply, register on the site, then complete the application found in the Entrepreneur Applicants section.
2007-12-27
SANGAM 2008 - All India NGO Summit for Environment
31 January – 2 February 2008 Art of Living Foundation Intl. Centre, Bangalore
The SANGAM ALL India NGO summit aims to bring together NGOs engaged indifferent sectors and across different regions- to come together in knowledge, wisdom and action.
* Knowledge, by developing an understanding of environmental concerns and their wider social impact
* Wisdom, by applying solutions for environmental sustainability
* Action, by working in unison to take sustainable initiatives forward Sangam 2008 will represent a confluence of Key community stakeholders, united to face the challenges of environmental sustainability.
The following are the Keynote speakers at the summit:
* His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - Founder of the Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values, which work to revive human values, promote global peace and guide comprehensive service and development endeavors.
* Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri - 2007 Noble Peace Prize recipient for his work as the chairman of the Intergovernmental panel on Climate change and the Director-General for Tata Energy and Resources Institute.
* Dr. Ashok Khosla - former Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. He was awarded the 2002 Sasakawa Enviroment Prize and has been names in the UNEP's Global 500 Roll of Honor.
* Sunderlal Bahuguna - noted environmentalist who has fought for the preservation of the Himalayas and also the leader of the famous Chipko movement.
* Dr. Vandana Shiva - Physicist, feminist, philosopher of science, writer and science policy advocate.
* Kartikeya V Sarabhai - Founder-Director of the Center for Environment Education, an Ahmadabad-based institute that is nationally supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, as a center for Excellence in environmental education.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.sangamngosummit.org/
* Knowledge, by developing an understanding of environmental concerns and their wider social impact
* Wisdom, by applying solutions for environmental sustainability
* Action, by working in unison to take sustainable initiatives forward Sangam 2008 will represent a confluence of Key community stakeholders, united to face the challenges of environmental sustainability.
The following are the Keynote speakers at the summit:
* His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - Founder of the Art of Living and the International Association for Human Values, which work to revive human values, promote global peace and guide comprehensive service and development endeavors.
* Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri - 2007 Noble Peace Prize recipient for his work as the chairman of the Intergovernmental panel on Climate change and the Director-General for Tata Energy and Resources Institute.
* Dr. Ashok Khosla - former Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. He was awarded the 2002 Sasakawa Enviroment Prize and has been names in the UNEP's Global 500 Roll of Honor.
* Sunderlal Bahuguna - noted environmentalist who has fought for the preservation of the Himalayas and also the leader of the famous Chipko movement.
* Dr. Vandana Shiva - Physicist, feminist, philosopher of science, writer and science policy advocate.
* Kartikeya V Sarabhai - Founder-Director of the Center for Environment Education, an Ahmadabad-based institute that is nationally supported by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, as a center for Excellence in environmental education.
For more information or to register, visit http://www.sangamngosummit.org/
2007-12-26
Call for Nominations for the 2008 John W. Gardner Leadership Award
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The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2008.
Independent Sector (IS) invites nominations for the 2008 John W. Gardner Leadership Award. The award recognizes a living American whose leadership in or with the nonprofit community has been transformative and who has mobilized and unified people, institutions, or causes that improve lives.
The recipient will be presented with the award at the 2008 Independent Sector Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which will take place from November 9 – 11, 2008. Independent Sector established the award in 1985 to honor outstanding Americans who exemplify the leadership and the ideals of John W. Gardner, founding chair of IS.
IS honored Susan V. Berresford, president of the Ford Foundation, with the 2007 award recognizing her work worldwide to build leadership in marginalized communities and to strengthen institutions that advance social justice. Learn more about Susan Berresford, as well as the nomination and selection process, on the IS website.
The recipient will be presented with the award at the 2008 Independent Sector Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which will take place from November 9 – 11, 2008. Independent Sector established the award in 1985 to honor outstanding Americans who exemplify the leadership and the ideals of John W. Gardner, founding chair of IS.
IS honored Susan V. Berresford, president of the Ford Foundation, with the 2007 award recognizing her work worldwide to build leadership in marginalized communities and to strengthen institutions that advance social justice. Learn more about Susan Berresford, as well as the nomination and selection process, on the IS website.
2007-12-21
Tech Museum Awarding $250,000 in Cash Prizes
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Global Call For Nominations of Innovators Using Technology to Benefit Humanity: Nomination Deadline: March 24, 2008
The Tech Museum Awards is a prestigious program that honors and awards innovators from around the world who use technology to benefit humanity in the categories of:
* Education
* Equality
* Economic Development
* Environment
* Health
Reward those making a difference and nominate today. A simple nomination form and program details, including judging criteria, can be found at The Tech Museum Awards website www.techawards.org. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. Individuals, nonprofit organizations, and companies are all eligible.
Each year, 25 Laureates are honored at a gala dinner, invited to participate in press and media coverage, and introduced to a network of influential advisors. An inspirational and unforgettable event, the black-tie celebration will be held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, on November 12, 2008.
One Laureate in each category will be granted a $50,000 cash prize. Gillian Caldwell of WITNESS, 2003 Laureate in the Equality category and cash prize recipient, called The Tech Museum Awards"...a truly remarkable program that has given WITNESS acclaim for using technology to document human rights abuses. I was deeply honored to be recognized along with 24 other innovators from around the world who are working to improve human life through technology. The exposure generated from receiving this award and the $50,000 cash prize will surely lead to expanded services, awareness, and improved solutions for ending violations of human rights."
We encourage you to forward this information to any contacts you have that may be interested in nominating a candidate for this award. Thank you for your support.
Tech Awards Partners & Sponsors
* Education
* Equality
* Economic Development
* Environment
* Health
Reward those making a difference and nominate today. A simple nomination form and program details, including judging criteria, can be found at The Tech Museum Awards website www.techawards.org. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. Individuals, nonprofit organizations, and companies are all eligible.
Each year, 25 Laureates are honored at a gala dinner, invited to participate in press and media coverage, and introduced to a network of influential advisors. An inspirational and unforgettable event, the black-tie celebration will be held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, on November 12, 2008.
One Laureate in each category will be granted a $50,000 cash prize. Gillian Caldwell of WITNESS, 2003 Laureate in the Equality category and cash prize recipient, called The Tech Museum Awards"...a truly remarkable program that has given WITNESS acclaim for using technology to document human rights abuses. I was deeply honored to be recognized along with 24 other innovators from around the world who are working to improve human life through technology. The exposure generated from receiving this award and the $50,000 cash prize will surely lead to expanded services, awareness, and improved solutions for ending violations of human rights."
We encourage you to forward this information to any contacts you have that may be interested in nominating a candidate for this award. Thank you for your support.
Tech Awards Partners & Sponsors
2007-12-20
Changemakers Competitions January Deadlines
Enter by Jan 8, 2008 for Sport for a Better World Competition and by Jan 23, 2008 for Young Men at Risk Competition
Changemakers is hosting two competitions for social entrepreneurs with January deadlines:
Sport for a Better World
Sport for a Better World
Join Nike and Changemakers in the global search for innovations using sports to promote social change.
Enter by: Jan 8, 2008 | Voting begins: Feb 18, 2008 | Winners Announced: Mar 3, 2008
(Currently 226 entries from 54 countries)
Young Men at Risk: Transforming the Power of a Generation
Enter this global competition to find the most innovative approaches to supporting a generation of young men in realizing their highest potential, presented by Ashoka's Changemakers in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Enter by: Jan 23, 2008 | Voting begins: Feb 26, 2008 | Winners Announced: Mar 11, 2008
(Currently 66 entries from 16 countries)
Changemakers is also taking pre-registration for Tapping Local Innovation: Unclogging the Water and Sanitation Crisis so you can sign up now to be notified of competition updates.
2007-12-19
True Spin Conference
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A National Conference on Media Relations for Progressives with Alan Jenkins and some of America’s best progressive PR practitioners Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2008 in Denver Colorado.
The True Spin Conference is a national conference on media relations for progressives, bringing together progressive advocacy groups around the country to exchange ideas and learn new and creative PR tactics.
The two days of panels, workshops, and networking will be Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2008 in Denver Colorado.
Keynote Speakers:
* Lori Dorfman, Berkeley Media Studies Group
* Alan Jenkins, The Opportunity Agenda
* David Sirota, Author, Hostile Takeover
* Medea Benjamin, Code Pink
* Andy Bichlbaum, Yes Men!
* Kathy Bonk and Emily Tynes, Authors, Strategic Communications for Nonprofits
* Beach Codevilla, Spitfire Strategies
* Martin Kearns, Green Media Toolshed
* Robert Perez, Fenton Communications
* Rashad Robinson, GLAAD
* Heath Wickline, SPIN Project
Read more about these folks and other faculty, Look at the last 2006 True Spin Conference.
Register for the 2008 conference. ($475 per person)
The two days of panels, workshops, and networking will be Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2008 in Denver Colorado.
Keynote Speakers:
* Lori Dorfman, Berkeley Media Studies Group
* Alan Jenkins, The Opportunity Agenda
* David Sirota, Author, Hostile Takeover
* Medea Benjamin, Code Pink
* Andy Bichlbaum, Yes Men!
* Kathy Bonk and Emily Tynes, Authors, Strategic Communications for Nonprofits
* Beach Codevilla, Spitfire Strategies
* Martin Kearns, Green Media Toolshed
* Robert Perez, Fenton Communications
* Rashad Robinson, GLAAD
* Heath Wickline, SPIN Project
Read more about these folks and other faculty, Look at the last 2006 True Spin Conference.
Register for the 2008 conference. ($475 per person)
2007-12-18
Last minute gift giving opportunity from GlobalGiving
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GlobalGiving offers biodegradable gift cards and e-certificates.
GlobalGiving recently launched its new biodegradable gift cards so if you are looking for a sustainable gift, check these out - Made out of corn, they are 100% biodegradable – and work just like regular gift cards by letting the recipient donate to a GlobalGiving project of his or her choosing. They are fun and creative alternative gift ideas, not to mention environmentally friendly. All orders must be placed by December 21 to ensure expedited domestic shipping by Christmas.
And for those last minute or forgotten gifts, GlobalGiving offers e-gift certificates. Both can be purchased individually or in bulk.
And for those last minute or forgotten gifts, GlobalGiving offers e-gift certificates. Both can be purchased individually or in bulk.
2007-12-17
Stanford Responsible Supply Chains Conference
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Register Now - Spark Innovation Through Social and Environmental Practices Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This one-day event will bring together corporate and nonprofit leaders, policymakers, and academics to share insights on how responsible supply chain practices can improve business performance.
Hear from leaders who are trailblazers in their industries. Learn strategies to create product, process and technology innovations within the supply chain. Make connections beyond your network - across industries, sectors and disciplines.
Visit www.gsb.stanford.edu/ser
About the Sponsors
The Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum
The Forum advances supply chain management theory and practice in partnership with industry; the Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain Program (SER) promotes a social, environmental and economic bottom line.
Stanford Center for Social Innovation
The Center inspires, connects, and educates agents of social change for a more just, sustainable, and prosperous world.
Hear from leaders who are trailblazers in their industries. Learn strategies to create product, process and technology innovations within the supply chain. Make connections beyond your network - across industries, sectors and disciplines.
Visit www.gsb.stanford.edu/ser
About the Sponsors
The Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum
The Forum advances supply chain management theory and practice in partnership with industry; the Socially and Environmentally Responsible Supply Chain Program (SER) promotes a social, environmental and economic bottom line.
Stanford Center for Social Innovation
The Center inspires, connects, and educates agents of social change for a more just, sustainable, and prosperous world.
2007-12-11
Yahoo! Be a Better Inspiration
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Share your story and you may get $50k in matching donations.
Tis the season to make a difference in someone’s life. Yahoo! is celebrating the spirit of Cyber Giving Week. Until December 19th, you are invited to share a story about someone’s good deeds related to a nonprofit. Your nonprofit could receive up to $50,000 in matching funds and have the chance to be featured on Yahoo!
Tell your inspirational story, vote for your favorite local hero, and encourage your friends and family to join your good cause! Simply submit your story to Bix, where the community will vote to choose the five most inspiring stories.
During the week of December 25, the five finalists will be featured on Yahoo! to inspire others to give to a good cause too. The featured nonprofit that gets the greatest number of unique donations that week on Yahoo! will get a matching donation of up to $50,000 from Yahoo!.
Vote now, enter a 501c3 nonprofit, or learn more about the history of CyberGiving Week at Yahoo! for Good.
2007-12-06
Community Development Venture Capital Alliance Conference
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March 26-28, 2008, New York, NY USA
The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance Conference (March 27-28) is the premier training and networking event for anyone interested in community development venture capital (CDVC).
A one-day training workshop entitled Double Bottom Line Investing: An Introduction to the Community Development Venture Capital Approach, precedes the conference (March 26). This workshop is a must-attend if you:
* Work with a CDVC fund
* Are thinking about starting a CDVC fund
* Work in the field of community development finance or economic development
* Provide capital and other resources to CDVC funds or other community development financial institutions
* Want to learn more about the CDVC industry
Register for the conference by February 5, 2008 to receive an early-bird discount ($50 for the conference, $25 for the introductory training). Please note that CDVCA members will receive a $75 discount off the conference rate.
Registration Fees
Pre-Conference Workshop (non-members: $250.00; members: $200.00)
Conference (non-members: $695.00; members: $620.00)
Both Pre-Conference Workshop & Conference (non-members $875.00; members $775.00)
Conference is at the Embassy Suites Hotel in New York, NY, March 26-28, 2008. Details will be posted at www.cdvca.org.
A one-day training workshop entitled Double Bottom Line Investing: An Introduction to the Community Development Venture Capital Approach, precedes the conference (March 26). This workshop is a must-attend if you:
* Work with a CDVC fund
* Are thinking about starting a CDVC fund
* Work in the field of community development finance or economic development
* Provide capital and other resources to CDVC funds or other community development financial institutions
* Want to learn more about the CDVC industry
Register for the conference by February 5, 2008 to receive an early-bird discount ($50 for the conference, $25 for the introductory training). Please note that CDVCA members will receive a $75 discount off the conference rate.
Registration Fees
Pre-Conference Workshop (non-members: $250.00; members: $200.00)
Conference (non-members: $695.00; members: $620.00)
Both Pre-Conference Workshop & Conference (non-members $875.00; members $775.00)
Conference is at the Embassy Suites Hotel in New York, NY, March 26-28, 2008. Details will be posted at www.cdvca.org.
2007-12-04
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
US $8.25 million program
A new US$8.25 million program created by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support research in the emerging field of health games.
On December 7 and 13, the Foundation will host two informational telephone calls to provide an overview of this program and guidance for interested researchers on how to apply for the first round of funding--up to $2 million--for research on health games that
• increase physical activity and/or
• improve self-care.
The goal of this new program is to develop theoretically grounded, evidence-based principles for designing and implementing health games successfully, keeping in mind the unique needs specific populations of end users.
More information on the program and how to register for one of these informational calls here.
On December 7 and 13, the Foundation will host two informational telephone calls to provide an overview of this program and guidance for interested researchers on how to apply for the first round of funding--up to $2 million--for research on health games that
• increase physical activity and/or
• improve self-care.
The goal of this new program is to develop theoretically grounded, evidence-based principles for designing and implementing health games successfully, keeping in mind the unique needs specific populations of end users.
More information on the program and how to register for one of these informational calls here.
