June 1, 2020 Dear Net Impact Community, 2020 has challenged us in ways we could not have imagined. COVID-19 has secluded us. The economic downturn has been disastrous to many. While we know that those
This blog post was originally posted on March 14, 2019. Kresge’s Social Investment Practice typically makes multi-million-dollar investments that both further our goals to expand opportunity for low
Social impact and sustainability are among the more significant forces driving change in today’s world. The scope of our understanding of the concepts of sustainability and social impact has also
Circularity and regenerative economics are at the center of new economic thinking. Regenerative economics says that humanity and its labor are merely one part of an interconnected web of life. Further
We, at Net Impact, have tackled “ Re-Imagining Capitalism ” in a 10-part virtual series that ended this past June 2021. We then reimagined capitalism as a “Regenerative Economy” and continued our
It’s no secret that the current economic model that relies on limited resources and overconsumption isn’t sustainable. Economists and innovators are calling for a shift from a linear model to one that
“Lessons in Leadership” is a blog series that highlights the inspiring work of Net Impact’s network of social impact and sustainability leaders. From NI Board Members to Chapter Leaders, you’ll read
How to Build a Social Impact Career You Are Passionate About How often have you found yourself saying, I wish I could find a job where I can truly make a difference in the world ? Fear not - you aren
The International Day of Democracy gives people around the globe the opportunity to pause and reflect on the state of democracy worldwide, as well as the inclusion and equality ideas that it was built
So Your Stakeholders Want You to Be a Purpose-Driven Retailer? The concept of a purpose-driven business is not new, but in recent years the demands for retailers to make this shift are growing louder
Our global future depends on how we define basic human rights and needs (the social foundations) and how we help all people live above and beyond the social foundations. There are countless legal
“Lessons in Leadership” is a blog series that was launched in March 2021 to highlight the inspiring work of Net Impact’s network of social impact and sustainability leaders. From NI Board Members to
Many of the planet’s most vexing problems are increasingly openly discussed - we all, with the good fortune of living in a time that affords most of us safe places to live, ample food, decent
The documentary Seeding Change opens in the Amazon flood plains in Brazil, the gateway to the rainforest. A region naturally rich in its biodiversity, but where historically its local people and
Twenty years ago a group of friends returned to the United States after a trip to Brazil with an idea to build a company rooted in a triple bottom line philosophy - where s ocial and environmental
During the summer of 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic and protests around racial justice, the Walton Family Foundation embarked upon a study of what young Americans think about their own
“Lessons in Leadership” is a blog series that was launched in March 2021 to highlight the inspiring work of Net Impact’s network of social impact and sustainability leaders. From NI Board Members to
Good for business Minority business owners make a huge difference in their communities and set the standard for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In fact, minority representation in
In so many ways 2020 was a seismic year for sustainability and social impact. From a global pandemic, to raging wildfires, and the changing face of both work and wellbeing, the last 12 months will
From working at a big 4 accounting firm to establishing ground-breaking social-impact initiatives, join our discussion as Deep Shah shares how he does Business Without Borders.
We Can’t Reimagine Capitalism without Knowing and Measuring What We Want In our ongoing series, Reimagining Capitalism , Net Impact’s ambitious learning journey, we are considering a range of
Almost a year to the day, deep into my first month as Net Impact’s CEO, I wrote a piece entitled, “Nothing About Us Without Us.” It was mainly about recognizing the broad constituencies impacted by
Net Impact is excited to announce a new digital event series around Reimagining Capitalism. Our ambition is to make this more about the journey than a ‘distribution of disparate content.’ Over the
Civic responsibility has steadily declined over the decades. In 2014, one poll found that Americans were "less likely" to ask what they can do for their country, with a mere 37% believing that keeping
Civic responsibility has steadily declined over the decades. In 2014, one poll found that Americans were "less likely" to ask what they can do for their country, with a mere 37% believing that keeping
COVID-19 has pulled back the curtain on capitalism and government’s challenges, displaying a stark failure to truly care for people. Our systems’ inadequacies lay bare the transparently inequitable
A current MBA student shared her experience working with the Global Health NGO PATH and her research into pharmaceutical pricing in developing health systems.
Paccar Hall 4277 W Stevens Way NE SEattle, WA98105 United States
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Our feature event of the year! We had 11 speakers and collaborated across 4 clubs, and had over 70 attendees. We covered topics in impact investing, policy, supply chain, and energy.
Kwara State Children Reception Center Pipeline area, Ilorin, Kwara State Pipeline Ilorin240 Kwara Nigeria
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"We make a living by what we get and a life by what we give"... Net Impact University of Ilorin presents her first ever orphanage visit which will feature:
Heinz Hall 600 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA15237 United States
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Join the Donahue Business Society and Duquesne University Net Impact at the Pittsburgh Symphony for this family-friendly holiday music concert, with a special private tour of Heinz Hall and Q&A
Central Texas College - Net Impact 6200 W. Central Texas College Bldg. 152- Planetarium Killeen, TX76549 United States
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We will hold a fall carnival with games and food and a scary haunted house. Come get scared!!! Al proceeds go to our chapter projects and scholarships.
Here at Net Impact, as we look to engage the next generation around social and environmental sustainability, we continue to challenge our network, ourselves, and our initiatives to be more inclusive
Foster School of Business Seattle, WA98195 United States
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Please join us for a talk by Kamal Srinivasan, Director of Product at Vulcan Inc., on how his team addresses some of the world’s most pressing issues using cutting-edge technological solutions.
Foster School of Business Seattle, WA98195 United States
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Please join us for a talk by Kamal Srinivasan, Director of Product at Vulcan Inc., on how his team addresses some of the world’s most pressing issues using cutting-edge technological solutions.
Foster School of Business Seattle, WA98195 United States
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Hear about your classmates' experiences using markets and MBA skills to make environmental and social impact, and how they got their gigs at Nike, The Gates Foundation, Vulcan, NatureVest, and