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*No food will be allowed in this session Global Water Challenge (GWC) and Ashoka Changemakers will present findings from a recent collaborative online competition. Changemakers will discuss the role of such competitions in sourcing local innovatio... [session page]
Tito Llantada: Hi All -- Many thanks to those that attended the session, a great turnout and even better dialogue. Attached is the presentation from the session. If you have questions or just interested in learning, please don't hesitate to contact Cheryl or me. ...

Mon, Nov 16 at 9:20AM (1 comment)

If you have any interest, you can take a look at some of the pictures from the 26+ events Campbell Employees volunteered for as part of Make a Difference Day (which we turn into a week). http://www.flickr.com/photos/37136049...


Sun, Nov 15 at 11:29AM (0 comments)

Dave posted Profile Photo Quiz

One point to the first person who knows where the picture was taken? Extra credit point if you know what I'm pointing out to my son :).

Timothy Moore: Is it Camden? I would randomly guess Campbell's field
Justin Yuen: Empire State Building observation deck? I would say you're pointing at Citi Field, but with the way the Mets played, you'd have a different expression on your face...
Dave: You are right Justin. A few years ago, but I was pointing over at Grand Central - a place I've had a few meetings atop.

Sun, Nov 15 at 11:27AM (5 comments)

Buildings consume over 72% of the electricity in the US. While debates rage over electricity production, some are examining electricity consumption as a solution to one of the nation’s most pressing problems: what do we do with trillions of dollars... [session page]

Sun, Nov 15 at 7:27AM (1 comment)

Responses to the session: Emerging Markets Investing: Beyond Aid
There is significant amount of foreign aid flowing from developed countries to emerging markets. A new type of model is emerging: Social Venture Capital makes debt and equity investments in for-profit organizations focused both on social impact and f... [session page]
Andreas Prasetiya: Let's share notes on this session. Lots of great discussion.

Sat, Nov 14 at 11:46AM (1 comment)


Alex Counts, founder of the Grameen Foundation, to replace Gillian Caldwell on "Thinking Big," panel on 11/14 at 9:00am. Cleveland Justis, Director of Programs and Strategic Initiatives, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, to moderate.


Fri, Nov 13 at 4:57PM (0 comments)

Employees are always coming up with new ideas for corporate programs and new market strategies, The challenge is turning these ideas into innovative programs to address unmet market needs. Accenture successfully channeled employee ideas into the Ac... [session page]
Christian Duncan: To help enrich the discussion, please skim the short case study attached that was prepared to provide greater insight into Accenture Development Partnerships. If you have any questions, please email me at cpd38@cornell.edu.

Fri, Nov 13 at 11:18AM (1 comment)

Download Cornell's iPhone map application to help you navigate campus: http://iphoneapps.cit.cornell.edu/ Thanks to @josephwwu on Twitter for pointing this out.


Fri, Nov 13 at 9:15AM (0 comments)

Dave posted Thanks for the ride

Sincere thanks to the 2 guys from Chapel Hill who carted me to the Best Western at 12:30am. What a transportation nightmare.


Thu, Nov 12 at 9:49PM (0 comments)

Working for a nonprofit is not your only option for choosing a career based on doing good. Make the best of both worlds by doing it pro bono – it is not just for lawyers anymore. Most nonprofits cannot afford the high quality expertise that most comp... [session page]
Jamie Hartman: Check out these examples of what great companies are doing to make their core expertise accessible to the nonprofit sector: http://www.probonoactiontank.org/case... Is your (future) employer on here?
Jamie Hartman: We had our pre-panel call on Friday and I am so impressed with Mike, Jenny and Abby! It is amazing to see how they have made it possible to build and support their companies pro bono programs! I hope you will join us to talk about how you can do i...

Thu, Nov 12 at 4:22PM (2 comments)

Our online career coaching form is now closed. You can sign up at the following locations as long as spaces are available. Coaching sessions are complimentary, and available on a first come, first served basis. Info Desk Registration in Barton Hall: Thursday 5 PM – 7 Friday 7:30 AM – 2:30 Saturday 7:30 AM – 12 Expo in Barton Hall: Friday morning at info desk Sage Hall, Room 232 Friday 10:30 AM – 5 Saturday 10:30 AM – 3:30 Lear... [read more]


Thu, Nov 12 at 2:00PM (0 comments)

Net Impact will be providing busing between local hotels and Cornell University. Please visit: http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommo... to learn more and to download your schedule. Copies will also be available at the Barton Hall Information Desk and your hotel will have a schedule posted.

Therese Cluck: We just posted public transportation and walking options for hotels at the same link (http://www.netimpact.org/displaycommo....

Thu, Nov 12 at 11:04AM (1 comment)

Community banks have long played a critical role in the U.S. economy. They continue to provide vital services for their customers and are key contributors to sustained economic growth, both locally and nationally. The performance of community banks... [session page]
George Hofheimer: May want to read executive summary of the attached report for this session.

Thu, Nov 12 at 8:08AM (1 comment)

I arrive into Syracuse at 6pm on Thursday evening and fly out at 2:25pm on Sunday. It would be great to share a shuttle or something. Best, Matthew Savage 415-254-0839

Todd Riffey: I can't help you Thursday, but I should be able to get you to Syracuse on Sunday if you're willing to get there a couple of hours early as my flight leaves around 1:00. Let's connect over the weekend. My number is 646.825.1834.

Wed, Nov 11 at 10:33PM (1 comment)

Green Harvest Technologies, a green product development and marketing company for sustainablyproduced, bio-based consumer products, teamed with designers from Ziba to create an iconic reusable water bottle that is similar in size, function, price a... [session page]
Patrick Kenney: What can you do with biomass plastics - produced from living plants and microorganisms? The raw materials are never exhausted because they originate from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere through living plant photosynthesis. They offer sovereignty fro...

Wed, Nov 11 at 8:30PM (1 comment)

John Perkins’s classic exposé, Confessions of Economic Hit Man, spent over 70 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and is published in more than 30 languages. His follow-up, The Secret History of the American Empire, provides a plan for crea... [session page]
Kuo Jeng, Yang: Hello, I would like to know the topic of speech. Please also advise if the topic is similar to speaker's book content. Thank you.

Wed, Nov 11 at 7:51PM (1 comment)

Right here - http://netimpact.org/associations/434... Come say hello. We have some leaders from Community Service, Diversity, Marketing and HR.


Wed, Nov 11 at 6:36PM (0 comments)

Open to the Cornell Community: BEE 6870 Seminar Series, "The Science and Engineering Challenges to the Development of Sustainable Biobased Industries" Michael Gilbert, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development Global Green Solutions, Inc. One Company - Two Perspectives on Biomass-Based Energy: A Rough Road So Far Thursday, November 12 1:25-2:15 pm 125 Riley-Robb Hall Abstract: It has been a difficult period for poorl... [read more]


Wed, Nov 11 at 3:56PM (0 comments)

At Cornell, Shabbat Happens! Feel free to drop in for any or all of these opportunities: Friday Night: Meet and Greet: 5:15pm--Anabel Taylor Hall Lobby Services: Orthodox: 4:30pm--ATH Edwards Room Reform: 5:25--ATH Founders Room Conservative: 5:25--ATH Cafe Table Minyan: 5:25--ATH Room 314 Chabad – 6:30, 102 Willard Way- corner of University & Lake St (dinner @7 ) www.chabadcornell.org Dinner options: 8pm Social Justice: What's... [read more]


Wed, Nov 11 at 3:28PM (0 comments)

Brynne Speizer posted Friday Night Shabbat Dinner Option

Hello Fellow Conference Attendees, Since my sister just happens to be a rabbi at Cornell, and I'm attending the conference, we thought we'd offer an opportunity on Friday night for Shabbat dinner - open to all conference attendees. Please join us at Moosewood Cafe at 8PM - You can sign up when you register. Here's the "official" description for the dinner: Social Justice: What's Jewish About It? Ever wondered what Judaism has to say about... [read more]


Wed, Nov 11 at 3:17PM (0 comments)

Thanks to everyone who's expressed interest in learning more about our presentation on the San Diego Zoo's recent conservation strategy work. If you'd like to take a deeper dive before the conference, check out our recent feature in BuisnessWeek's special report on growth through innovation at http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/....


Wed, Nov 11 at 2:41PM (0 comments)

Lauren Davis posted Hotel Opening in Ithaca

Still looking for a place to stay? A room at the Inn on Columbia (a B&B in downtown Ithaca) has just become available. It's a room with one Queen bed and costs $514 total for 3 nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday night). Email me at ldavis@netimpact.org as soon as possible if you are interested - first come, first serve!


Wed, Nov 11 at 2:24PM (0 comments)

Founded in 1991, the Yachana Foundation is a for-profit / nonprofit hybrid organization committed to improving the lives of the indigenous and mestizo populations of the Ecuadorian Amazon through education and opportunity creation. The Foundation’s f... [session page]
Jennifer Li: To help enrich the discussion, please skim the short case study attached that was prepared to provide greater insight into the history and complexity of the Yachana Foundation. If you have any questions, please email me at jxl5@cornell.edu.

Wed, Nov 11 at 12:49PM (1 comment)

Responses to the session: Breakfast

Wed, Nov 11 at 12:41PM (1 comment)

Mission Measurement is a Chicago-based consulting firm focused on helping nonprofits, foundations, and corporations measure their social impact. We currently have an open Consultant position at our Chicago office. Our posting can be found at the NI Job Board (https://jobs.netimpact.org/jobdetails.... Please email apply@missionmeasurement or eyang@missionmeasurement if you have any questions!


Wed, Nov 11 at 12:37PM (0 comments)

Taproot Foundation posted Are You Doing it Pro Bono?

Learn how top companies are utilizing pro bono to make an impact, and discuss how you can be an effective pro bono consultant! Check out our panel: Pro Bono Service: Make Change without Living on a Dime 10:45-12:15 on Saturday, November 14 and Our Interactive Workshop: Are You Doing It Pro Bono? 1:00-3:30 pm on Saturday, November 14 We'll see you there!


Wed, Nov 11 at 11:46AM (0 comments)

Responses to the session: Chapter Leader Sessions
Patricio Campuzano: I think I will not be able to make it on time to the chapter leader session on Thursday. I am landing in Syracuse at 6pm and then driving to Ithaca. Hopefully there will be some notes from the meetings that I can access later.

Wed, Nov 11 at 11:30AM (1 comment)

Al Maiorino posted NIMBYism and social friction

if you cannot make the Saturday morning panel on social friction (NIMBYism) try and find me if you have any questions, etc. thanks!


Wed, Nov 11 at 10:34AM (0 comments)

Alicia Korten posted Ride from DC on Thursday morning

Anyone leaving from DC Thursday morning? I'll be flying out of Ithaca on Sunday, so won't be able to take my own car. I'm at (703) 875 - 9139. Alicia Korten

Denise Phelps: We are leaving from DC on Thursday at 1pm. You are welcome to join us. Just let me know :-)!

Wed, Nov 11 at 9:32AM (1 comment)


Tue, Nov 10 at 9:45PM (0 comments)