Professional Networking Events
What are professional networking events?
Professional networking events are a great way to connect with like-minded professionals in your area. Held around the world throughout March, April, and May, they provide a great opportunity to meet experts in different fields through a round-robin style “speed networking” session. Attendees will rotate in small groups through a cadre of special guests from the corporate and nonprofit sectors.
Who are Net Impact professionals?
Net Impact professional members are committed to using their careers to make a positive impact on the world. They are corporate responsiblity practitioners, nonprofit managers, social entrepreneurs, international development professionals, and sustainability experts.
How do I get involved?
We invite you to learn more about your nearest professional chapter networking event below. Click on the chapter name to find event details and to RSVP.
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“I joined as a professional member to meet people with similar career interests and, ever since, I have been impressed and inspired by the high caliber of Net Impact members and events. NI is a vibrant, motivating group of people with big ideas for social change, and the skills to carry them out.”
– Laura Page,
Chicago Professional Member
Albuquerque Professional
The Albuquerque Net Impact Professionals group strives to create positive social change through building bridges between the professional community, nonprofit organizations, and students to benefit the greater Albuquerque area. We bring together professionals seeking to network and take action to foster a new generation of leaders who use the power of business to create a better world.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Albuquerque Speed Networking Event
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Atlanta Professional
Net Impact Atlanta is a diverse group of business professionals motivated to make a difference in the world. Our focus is on corporate social responsibility, and we have many people pursuing CSR-related careers as well as people who are in more traditional corporate roles. Net Impact Atlanta has monthly events that include happy hours, small group dinners, and panel discussions. The chapter started in May 2008, and we are continually building new activities, such as the Service Corps program.
>> Visit the chapter Facebook group
>> Contact the chapter leaders
All-Atlanta Networking Happy Hour
In collaboration with the student chapters from Emory, GSU, and Georgia Tech
March 31, 6-9pm
Fado Irish Pub
273 Buckhead Ave
Atlanta, GA 30305
Contact: netimpactatlanta@gmail.com
Austin Professional
Net Impact Austin is a registered 501(c)3 and a professional chapter affiliate of Net Impact. Net Impact Austin members include current and emerging leaders strongly committed to corporate social responsibility with diverse interests including social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, international development, corporate citizenship and sustainability. Net Impact Austin is non-exclusionary. While the above categories are our core member focus, we accept members of all backgrounds.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Austin Speed Networking Event
March 23, 6:30-8:30pm
Molotov - 719 W 6th Street, Austin TX, 78701
Contact: Adam Morehead at adammorehead@texasbg.com, 512.587.8042
RSVP for the Event
Bangalore Professional
Inspired by the continuous success of Net Impact USA, a group of like-minded professionals came together to start the Net Impact Professional chapter in Bangalore. The vision is to bring all the professionals under this umbrella for a greater cause of helping society. We believe in "Doing good while doing well." We seek support from the large pool of Bengaluru professionals to join us in the initiative.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Bangalore Speed Networking Event
March 20, 4:00 - 6:30pm
The Lounge at the Chancery
10/6 Lavelle Road, Bangalore – 560 001
Contact: Madhurya Prakash - madhurya.p@gmail.com
RSVP for the event
Chicago Professional
The Chicago Professional Chapter has approximately 375 members dedicated to using their business skills to positively impact our community by creating a more socially and environmentally sustainable world. Our members are interested in clean technology, social enterprise, green building, and sustainable community development. The chapter is very active and hosts valuable monthly activities including networking events, professional development workshops, and community tours. We affiliate ourselves with other groups including Green Drinks, Broad Center, and Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance – and we closely collaborate with the 6 student chapters located in the Chicago area. The chapter also features programs such as Impact at Work and Service Corps, where our members use their business skills to make a difference in the workplace and within the nonprofit community.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Chicago Professional Networking Night at the French Market
Date: Monday, March 22nd
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: The French Market; 131 North Clinton (www.frenchmarketchicago.com)
Cost: $10 members; $15 non-members
RSVP: http://nifrenchmarket.eventbrite.com
Notes: Meet in the food court
Denver Professional
Are you a sustainable business professional working in the Denver metro area? The Denver Professional Net Impact Chapter is excited to announce an upcoming opportunity for networking and idea sharing.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Denver Speed Networking Event
March 31, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Jonsey's EatBar, 400 E 20th Ave, Denver CO 80205
RSVP for the event
Contact: denvernetimpact@gmail.com
Houston Professional
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Houston Professional Net Impact Chapter! Come to their kick-off event to meet the chapter and learn about upcoming events and opportunities.
Net Impact Houston Chapter Kick-Off Event
Thursday, March 18
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Under the Volcano
2349 Bissonnet Street
Houston, TX 77005-1511
Contact: houston@netimpact.org
New Jersey Professional
The Net Impact New Jersey Professional Chapter has over 100 primary and secondary members dedicated to using their business skills to improve the world. Our members are interested in the areas of nonprofit consulting, microfinance, sustainability, and CSR. Our chapter hosts a variety of events throughout the year including networking events, educational panel events, sustainable building tours and career development events. The chapter also runs a successful Service Corps program that allows professionals to use their business skills to support local nonprofits.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
New Jersey Speed Networking Event
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NYC Professional
The Net Impact New York Professional Chapter is a leading cross-sector networking and knowledge sharing group whose members are committed to using the marketplace to positively impact the economy, society and the environment here in New York and across the globe. We have more than 900 members, and received our Gold Chapter rating in 2008 by significantly exceeding Net Impact Central’s chapter requirements. The Chapter organizes seminars and panels, and offers its members networking opportunities to promote the positive role of business in their personal and professional lives. Topics focus on the three dimensions of sustainable business: economic performance including the creation of human capital, environmental responsibility and positive social impact. These three dimensions – also known as the triple bottom line – frame how business can and must play a vital role in bettering our world.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
NYC Speed Networking Event
March 11, 7:00-9:00 pm
Metro 53 (53rd St. between 1st and 2nd)
Contact: Vijay Jesrani, vijay.jesrani@gmail.com
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Orange County Professional
The Orange County Chapter strives to BUILD a local network of change-makers; INSPIRE ideas, collaboration, and action; and EQUIP our members to use business skills to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Orange County Speed Networking Event
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Oslo Professional
The Oslo Professional Chapter is a thriving community of business leaders and professionals in Norway with a focus on nonprofit consulting, strategy execution, exicting events, and networking opportunities.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Oslo Speed Networking Event
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Paris Professional
The Paris Professional chapter launched last year, and continues to develop its member base. Our launch event was presided over by Fouad Benseddik, Director of methodology and institutional relations for Vigeo, the European leader in extra-financial analysis. We offer to members a variety of events, from panels and presentations to personalized network events.
>> Visit the chapter website
>>Contact the chapter leaders
Paris Speed Networking Event
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Philadelphia Professional
The Philadelphia Professionals chapter has about 75 active members dedicated to the sustainable community here in Philadelphia. We have a diverse membership that encompasses members interested in CSR, Microfinance, Community Involvement, Clean Tech, Education, and more. We have a monthly book club, along with bi-monthly educational events, networking events, and community involvement. This fall we are planning a Sustainable Business Fair to showcase many of the sustainable companies and projects in Philadelphia. We also have an active Service Corp team, which is kicking off a new project for the fall. For more information please contact Chapter Leader Christy Munding at netimpactphilly@gmail.com for more information.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Philadelphia Professional Networking Event
March 4, 6-8pm
The Public House
1801 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Contact: Lindsay Jordan Fay at lindsayjordanfay@gmail.com, (215) 847-5650
RSVP via Facebook or email lindsayjordanfay@gmail.com
Salt Lake City Professional
The Salt Lake City Professional Chapter brings together professionals seeking to network and take action to foster a new generation of leaders who use the power of business to create a better world. We seek to be the preferred peer-to-peer network for Utah green team leaders; leader among NI small metro area professional chapters; leading Utah business community voice promoting the triple bottom line; leading referral source for professional education opportunities for the broad range of triple bottom line activities; and provider of a statewide triple bottom line leadership achievement award.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
Salt Lake City Professional Networking Event
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San Diego Professional
The San Diego Professional Chapter launched in July 2007. Our members are committed to not just being successful in business, but also making an actual impact in the way business is done. We seek to make a positive impact in San Diego through education, networking, community impact and career advancement opportunities.
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Professional Networking Event
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San Francisco Professional
The San Francisco Professional chapter is focused on creating a community of professionals with a long-term interest in building skills, navigating careers, and contributing to the community. We’re doing this through: 1) programs like Service Corps and Board Fellows that offer deeper ways to get involved with local nonprofits, 2) regular events (outdoor activities, topical dinners, monthly gatherings) and online tools to foster connections, and 3) a calendar that informs our members of the various green business events and organizations that the Bay Area is privileged to have.
>> Visit the chapter website
>> Contact the chapter leaders
SF Professional Speed Networking and Sustainable Happy Hour
March 10, 2010, 6:30-8:30 pm
The Matrix Fillmore
Contact: Jules Miller at juleselyse@gmail.com, (415) 548-0316
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Southeast Michigan Professional
Net Impact Southeast Michigan Professional Chapter is an organization of more than 20 progressive professionals in the Detroit Metro and Ann Arbor area who support and encourage individuals to affect positive social and environmental change. We organize ongoing networking events, an engaging book club, educational speaker discussions and action-focused community service opportunities. We are working to strengthen our ties with like-minded organizations in Detroit Metro and Ann Arbor through collaborative events.
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SEM Professional Speed Networking
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