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NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
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NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Net Impact’s Mission
“Net Impact is a network of emerging business leaders committed to using the power of business to create a better world.”
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Net Impact’s Origin
Net Impact (formerly Students for Responsible Business) arose from the energy and enthusiasm of 17 MBA students who participated in a Summer Internship Program sponsored by the Social Venture Network (SVN) in 1993.
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Who joins Net Impact?
Net Impact’s members are business professionals and MBA students interested in:
• Corporate Social Responsibility• Social Entrepreneurship• Environmental/Sustainable Management• Nonprofit Management• Socially Responsible Investing• Community Development• International Economic Development• Education
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
What are the benefits of joining Net Impact?
• Access to a network of more than 7,000 members and nearly 100 chapters
• Service Corps opportunities• Job and internship postings• Net Impact’s Annual Conference (nearly
1,000 attendees)• Net Impact CSR Weekly• Professional development Workshops• Fun!
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Nearly 100 Chapters Worldwide at Top Business Schools and Select Cities
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Service Corps Lets You Apply MBA Skills to Nonprofit Projects
• Program assigns MBA teams to support local nonprofit organizations
• Projects include marketing, finance, strategy, and other “MBA skills”
• Nonprofit partners include the Make a Wish Foundation, Red Cross and The United Way
• Focus on community development, education, environmental and international issues
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Job and Internship Postings Introduce Members to Meaningful Work
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
• 10th annual Conference in Washington, DC• Hosted by American University,
Georgetown, GWU, and University of MD• 4 curriculum tracks
- Entrepreneurship - Public Policy/Government
- International - Environmental Management
• Over 1000 attendees; 45 countries; 6 of 7 continents
• Panels, Workshops with entrepreneurs; Business expo
• 2003 Conference at UT Austin – Nov 6-9
Annual Net Impact Conference Provides a Rich Educational Opportunity
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Net Impact Competitions
• Case Competition: Co-sponsored by Leeds and Net Impact – “Crack the Social Case” competition
• Essay Contest: Co-sponsored by The Center for Corporate Citizenship and Net Impact – “Best MBA Student Paper Contest on Corporate Citizenship.”
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Net Impact Partners
Business for Social Responsibility
BSR is Net Impact’s fiscal sponsor, providing a variety of services to our organization
Social Venture Network
SVN members conceived of Net Impact, and continue to support the organization
Roberts Enterprise Development Fund
REDF utilizes Net Impact for a variety of services, such as recruitment of top MBAs
Aspen ISIBAspen ISIB works with Net Impact members to influence curriculum on b-school campuses
Center for Corporate Citizenship at BC
Net Impact and BC host an annual essay competition to improve corporate practices
Leeds School of Business at CU
Boulder
MBA teams from across the nation come to CU Boulder annually, to “crack the case” in Net Impact’s triple bottom line case competition
boardnetUSA (a division of VCG)
Volunteer Consulting Group has created a portal for our members seeking board service
World Bank Institute
Net Impact works with WBI to develop international chapters and to create curriculum-influencing tools
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Your Net Impact Contacts
Faculty Advisor: Ben Klasky
Co-Presidents: Seth Goldman, Teresa Whalen LeFevre
VP, Marketing: Vanessa Lowe
VP, Fundraising and Development: Lynelle Preston
VP, Membership: Will Rosenzweig
VP, Website: Judith Samuelson
VP, Alumni: Karen Schmidt
VP, Events: Jim Schorr
NET IMPACT - NEW LEADERS FOR BETTER BUSINESS
Net Impact Central Office Contact Information
www.net-impact.org