May 2009

The Role of Philanthropy in Solving Global Issues-A Discussion with Phil Buchanon, CEO of the Center for Effective Philanthropy:

Tuesday, May 12, 6-8 pm
Elephant & Castle, 161 Devonshire Street Boston, MA 02110 map (Red/Orange Line to Downtown Crossing; Green Line to Park Street)
Please RSVP: jenn.garner@gmail.com (may need to be Net Impact member to attend)

Our discussion will explore the role of philanthropy in solving global issues:

  • What roles can venture philanthropy and social enterprises play in solving the world’s greatest problems?
  • What are the strengths and limitations of pro-poor (base of the pyramid) businesses?
  • What roles can nonprofits play in solving global problems that companies and governments cannot?

Somerville Green Living Festival:

Saturday, May 16, 10am-2 pm
Somerville High School, 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville MA

  • Step up your sustainability through amazing hands-on workshops and demonstrations
  • Attend great sessions on healthy cooking, bike repair, home gardening, insulation, and more
  • Check out amazing electric and biodiesel cars and bikes at the Green Vehicle Show
  • Get your hands on some free sustainable-product giveaways
  • Join your kids in recycled arts and crafts activities and a recycled fashion show
  • Have your photo taken with Wally the Green Monster – official mascot of the Boston Red Sox
  • Bring in a year of energy bills for a free cost-saving breakdown and a chance to win an energy audit
  • Donate your clothing for local families in need and your used print cartridges for recycling
  • Ride your bike over to the festival and receive free basic adjustments and tuning

Cause Marketing Forum 2009 Conference:

Wednesday, May 27 – Friday, May 29 at The Westin Chicago River North

Business and nonprofit executives: “Bottom Line Cause Marketing” is the theme of the hardest-working conference we’ve ever produced. Every session led by our world-class faculty is packed with practical strategies to “do well by doing good” while:

  1. Increasing sales
  2. Raising more funds
  3. Turning on employees
  4. Activating supporters
  5. Modifying behavior
  6. Enhancing loyalty
  7. and much, much more!

 

Sustainable Brands 2009 Conference:

Sunday, May 31 – Thursday, June 4 at Monterey Conference Center, Monterey CA

The Sustainable Brands Conference is the preeminent event for discussing the rapid rise of sustainability as a driver for revenue growth and brand equity in the 21st Century. SB’09 amplifies business success surrounding innovation for sustainability, and educates business leaders throughout an organization about how they can help create a leading sustainable brand.