There is money and support available from a wide variety of sources for aspiring social entrepreneurs and changemakers, but it’s not always easy to find these resources. Following is a round-up of grants, prizes, and fellowships that Patricelli Center team members Luciana Contreras ’16 and Jennifer Roach‘14 have been reading about recently. Some are available only to current undergraduates,…
A new form of capitalism is arising that recognizes our ability to direct the power and efficiency of market systems toward social impact. Social Capital Markets is dedicated to supporting the growth of this market. SOCAP is an annual event series that connects leading global innovators – investors, foundations, institutions and social entrepreneurs – to…
A Letter to Wesleyan Social Entrepreneurs and ENGAGE Readers: I recently attended an event on campus where I was able to share my career experiences with a group of graduating and rising seniors. As I listened to the other panelists and reflected on my own past, I realized, among many things, that a career—meaning the…
PCSE and CPE advisory board member Sarah Williams ’88 is speaking about impact investing on Tuesday, June 10, in New York City. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about trends in double (or triple) bottom line financial portfolios and to connect with professionals in the field. More information is below and on…
This month, Omidyar Network and others published “Impact Investing 2.0,” a report designed to be “a resource for the broad community interested in the future of impact investing, but especially for practitioners: fund managers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and advisors who are creating and managing new and existing funds, and striving to achieve successful social and financial…
Cynthia Jaggi ’00 is the Founder of GatherWell, the Think + Do Tank for Practical Idealists. I have been getting results for Practical Idealists and their organizations for over a decade. My primary areas of expertise are strategy, leadership development and analytics. I was formerly a Partner at the Management Consulting firm Fitzgerald Analytics and…
Joy Anderson ’89, President and Founder of Criterion Institute and instructor of CSPL210 “Money and Social Change: Innovative Paradigms and Strategies,” contacted the Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship with a unique opportunity for students or alumni. She is seeking volunteers for the third annual Gender Lens Investing Convergence, October 2-4, 2013. Details are below. Please contact Makaela…
