Monthly Archives: February 2014

Intern with Gary For Senate

Brought to our attention by Professor Krishna Winston, check out this amazing opportunity: We have great internship and fellowship opportunities available for Wesleyan University students with Gary Holder-Winfield’s campaign for State Senate. Our campaign is looking for bright, energetic individuals who want to learn the nuts and bolts of how a campaign works and help…

Office of Community Service Coordinating Positions

The following coordinator positions are available, please click on the position title for more detailed description. There will be a transition process in the spring of 2014 and the position officially begins at the start of the Fall 2014 Semester. Applications are due either Wednesday February 12 or March 26 (deadlines are listed on the…

REBLOG: Choosing a Legal Structure for Your Social Enterprise

Courtesy of Cynthia Jaggi’s (’00) Gatherwell, check out this guest post by Illinois-based attorney Karyn Osinowo: This article presents a general overview of entity choices available for social enterprises looking to form an entity.  While it uses the law of Illinois as a guide, the big questions are consistent wherever you are.  Be sure to consult…

reSet Social Enterprise Challenge: $10k for your Social Enterprise

The reSET Social Enterprise Awards recognize social entrepreneurs with viable, sustainable, market-based solutions for some of our state’s most pressing social problems. This year, applicants compete for up to $10,000 in growth and seed capital and other resources designed to help them take their business to the next level including membership at our Community Space. Winners will be…

Arch Grants Global Startup Competition (Deadline 2/21)

ARCH GRANTS IS A STARTUP COMPETITION THAT AWARDS $50,000 GRANTS TO STARTUPS THAT ARE IN ST. LOUIS OR THAT ARE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ST. LOUIS. Our mission is to create an entrepreneurial culture and infrastructure to build successful companies in St. Louis. Each winner will receive $50,000 in non-dilutive cash. We don’t want a stake in your company;…

Wesleyan Summer Experience Grant Information Sessions

The March 4th deadline for the Wesleyan Summer Experience Grant is rapidly approaching, so don’t miss out on these chances to learn more about this amazing opportunity! Wesleyan Summer Experience Grant Information Sessions: Friday, February 7, 2014 Noon-1pm 41 Wyllys Rm 112 Wednesday, February 12 Noon-1pm PAC 004 To find out more about this opportunity,…

PCSE Seed Grant Finalists Announced (public pitches 2/28 at noon)

The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2014 PCSE Seed Grant Competition. These $5,000 awards are intended to fund the launch or early stage growth of a Wesleyan-connected social enterprise, project, program, or venture. Last year’s winners used the seed funding to launch a grant-funded CSA in Middletown, work…