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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’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.
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
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!
Nearly 100 Chapters Worldwide at Top Business Schools and Select Cities
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
Job and Internship Postings Introduce Members to Meaningful Work
Annual Net Impact Conference Provides a Rich Educational Opportunity • 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
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.”
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 Central Office Contact Information www.net-impact.org membership@net-impact.org