Trevon Gordon ’17 was selected to receive an Enrichment Grant from the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship. The grant contributed to his work with Saha Global, a non-profit that empowers women in rural communities to solve their village’s need for clean water and electricity by providing business opportunities. Although Trey ultimately did not raise the full amount of money he…
Funding & Resources
Conferences, Conferences, Conferences (updated 3/10)
There is rarely a dull moment at Wesleyan – especially inside the Allbritton Center – and with so much activity happening right here on campus, it’s easy to overlook opportunities to learn outside of the Wes bubble. Throughout the year and around the world, there are countless conferences, institutes, bootcamps, meetups, and startup weekends focused on social entrepreneurship,…
2015 PCSE Seed Grant Winners Announced
Wesleyan’s Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 PCSE Seed Grant Challenge. These student-led social ventures will each receive $5,000 in unrestricted funds as well as training, advising, mentoring, incubator workspace, and other resources from the Patricelli Center. Recipients were selected from a strong pool of finalists who submitted…
“The Pamoja Project”: Nonprofit Documentary Film Launches Indiegogo Campaign
Kallan Benjamin ’14 is the associate producer of The Pamoja Project, a documentary film that will be shot this summer in Tanzania. The filmmaking team has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund their flights, baggage fees, and equipment purchase and rental. Donations to the campaign go directly to production via the fiscal sponsor From the Heart Productions, a non-profit organization. Every…
PCSE Mentors on Campus This Month
Are you designing an innovative summer project, honing a pitch for your startup, running a social or traditional enterprise, or doing other entrepreneurial work? The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is offering individual and team advising appointments for students who are working on projects or ventures of all kinds. Please note: these sessions are for undergraduates looking…
College of the Environment Summer Internship
Wesleyan’s College of the Environment offers internships for students to undertake research under the guidance of a Wesleyan faculty or other mentor during the Summer or Fall of 2015. The projects must relate to any of the broad themes covered by Environmental Studies. These internships are available to students across the entire University regardless of major…
2015 PCSE Seed Grant Finalists Announced (public pitches 2/27 at noon)
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2015 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. The 2013 and 2014 grantees used this seed funding to launch a free CSA in Middletown,…
Fundraising Bootcamp: Grant Writing 101 (2/17 at 6 p.m.)
The Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship presents FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP: GRANTWRITING 101 A dinner, talk, and workshop with Sonya Behnke ’03, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Mass General Hospital, (previously Manager of Institutional Giving for the Greater Boston Food Bank) Tuesday, February 17 6-7:30 p.m. Allbritton 311 Dinner will be provided for those who…
Trees Trees Trees: Help Macdonough Students Win $10,000 for their School
Evan Bieder ’15, co-coordinator for Wesleyan’s Hunger and Homelessness program, is interning with a new STEM program at Macdonough School as his practicum for the Civic Engagement Certificate. Several of the 4th grade students at Macdonough have worked together to make a video that has now reached the national finals for the Scottie’s TREES ROCK! Video…
The Smith College Draper Business Plan Competition
Wesleyan has been invited to participate in the annual Draper Women Entrepreneurs Competition, where teams led by at least one female undergraduate can win up to $10,000 for ventures in the seed, start-up, and early growth stages. Submit your notice of intent by March 2nd and apply by March 23rd. Semi-finalists will present at the Competition Day in Northampton, MA…