July 15 - 16, 2009
Washington DC
Springboard kicks off its next venture forum in our Nation's Capitol. In conjunction with our AllThingsLifeScience Bootcamp, we have also planned a few additional events for you:
* Special White House Briefing in the Indian Treaty Room
* Celebratory Capitol Hill Reception with Members of Congress
All Springboard Alumnae, members of our Board of Directors and the Council of National Advisors are invited to participate. We will also extend special invitations to selected government officials, corporate executives and friends of Springboard.
Questions? allthingsls@springboardenterprises.org or 202-242-6282
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Career Relaunch Forum
October 29, 2009
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
The Career Relaunch Forum is a one-day return to work conference educating mid-career professionals in all stages of career break about the relaunch process, and bringing them together with employers interested in meeting and recruiting them.
For more information click here.
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
The Career Relaunch Forum is a one-day return to work conference educating mid-career professionals in all stages of career break about the relaunch process, and bringing them together with employers interested in meeting and recruiting them.
For more information click here.
Friday, June 12, 2009
International Association of Microfinance Investors (IAMFI) Networking Event
New York, NY
September 29, 2009
6-8:30 PM
IAMFI is a 501 (c)(6) global membership association with the mission to help
investors leverage their capital more effectively, in order to achieve
attractive financial returns and social impact. IAMFI supports current and
potential commercially oriented investors in microfinance by offering
industry information from an objective viewpoint, conducting independent
research, hosting educational and networking events, and facilitating
dialogue among industry influencers to improve the global environment for
microfinance investing. Microfinance provides financial services to
low-income entrepreneurs lacking access to the formal banking sector. The
vast majority of borrowers are women entrepreneurs. For more information,
please visit www.iamfi.com.
Using the angel investor circle model, the IAMFI Investor Network meeting
creates the forum in which prospective investors may attend the MIVs' (Micro Investment Vehicles) presentations and engage in Q&A. In addition, the meeting will offer investors a venue for networking with like-minded peers; after the
presentations we will host a reception.
September 29, 2009
6-8:30 PM
IAMFI is a 501 (c)(6) global membership association with the mission to help
investors leverage their capital more effectively, in order to achieve
attractive financial returns and social impact. IAMFI supports current and
potential commercially oriented investors in microfinance by offering
industry information from an objective viewpoint, conducting independent
research, hosting educational and networking events, and facilitating
dialogue among industry influencers to improve the global environment for
microfinance investing. Microfinance provides financial services to
low-income entrepreneurs lacking access to the formal banking sector. The
vast majority of borrowers are women entrepreneurs. For more information,
please visit www.iamfi.com.
Using the angel investor circle model, the IAMFI Investor Network meeting
creates the forum in which prospective investors may attend the MIVs' (Micro Investment Vehicles) presentations and engage in Q&A. In addition, the meeting will offer investors a venue for networking with like-minded peers; after the
presentations we will host a reception.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Call for Nominations: CASE Enterprising Social Innovation Award
June 30th, 2009
The Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke University is accepting nominations for the Enterprising Social Innovation Award. Building off of the success of our inaugural award, we seek to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, or companies whose innovations blend methods from the worlds of business and philanthropy to create sustainable social value that has the potential for large-scale impact. We invite you to nominate any individual, organization, or company that you feel embodies this award via the CASE website by June 30, 2009.
The award offers the recipient an opportunity to share their innovation with the greater Duke community and offers students the ability to learn from innovators in the field. More information about the award criteria and nominations can be found online at http://www.caseatduke.org/events/ESIaward/index.html.
The Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke University is accepting nominations for the Enterprising Social Innovation Award. Building off of the success of our inaugural award, we seek to recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, or companies whose innovations blend methods from the worlds of business and philanthropy to create sustainable social value that has the potential for large-scale impact. We invite you to nominate any individual, organization, or company that you feel embodies this award via the CASE website by June 30, 2009.
The award offers the recipient an opportunity to share their innovation with the greater Duke community and offers students the ability to learn from innovators in the field. More information about the award criteria and nominations can be found online at http://www.caseatduke.org/events/ESIaward/index.html.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Accelerating Change for Women and Girls: The Role of Women's Funds
Foundation Center
79 Fifth Avenue (at 16th St.)
2nd Floor
New York City
Monday, June 22, 2009
3:00–3:30 pm Check-in
3:30–5:00 pm Program and Q & A
5:00–5:15 pm Optional networking and Foundation Center library tour highlighting resources for women's funding.
Interest in philanthropy for and by women has intensified in recent years, accompanied by a growing acceptance of the idea that philanthropic investments in women and girls can accelerate positive change in communities. To understand this evolution in thinking and practice, the Foundation Center partnered with the Women's Funding Network, a global movement of more than 145 member funds, to chart the landscape of philanthropy focused on women and girls and document the specific role played by women's funds. The report examines these funds' distinctive contributions to philanthropy and the dimensions and scope of their grantmaking.
This program is free of charge, but advance registration is required. Registration is limited
to the first 100 respondents. Please RSVP online by Monday, June 15.
79 Fifth Avenue (at 16th St.)
2nd Floor
New York City
Monday, June 22, 2009
3:00–3:30 pm Check-in
3:30–5:00 pm Program and Q & A
5:00–5:15 pm Optional networking and Foundation Center library tour highlighting resources for women's funding.
Interest in philanthropy for and by women has intensified in recent years, accompanied by a growing acceptance of the idea that philanthropic investments in women and girls can accelerate positive change in communities. To understand this evolution in thinking and practice, the Foundation Center partnered with the Women's Funding Network, a global movement of more than 145 member funds, to chart the landscape of philanthropy focused on women and girls and document the specific role played by women's funds. The report examines these funds' distinctive contributions to philanthropy and the dimensions and scope of their grantmaking.
This program is free of charge, but advance registration is required. Registration is limited
to the first 100 respondents. Please RSVP online by Monday, June 15.
Friday, June 5, 2009
WAVE cordially invites you to a Wine Tasting Event
Les Zygomates - Wine Bar & Bistro
129 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Join us for a formal wine tasting and cooking demonstration, followed by time for mingling.
A simple cooking demo will highlight foods
easily prepared at home that pair well
with the chosen wines.
Visit www.women-wave.org to register for the Boston Wine Tasting Event or call 877-928-3606.
129 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Join us for a formal wine tasting and cooking demonstration, followed by time for mingling.
A simple cooking demo will highlight foods
easily prepared at home that pair well
with the chosen wines.
Visit www.women-wave.org to register for the Boston Wine Tasting Event or call 877-928-3606.
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