Cutting edge’ is hardly the traditional view of the non-profit sector. However, this is the aspect that attracted Bob Halperin (HBS MBA 1982) to a career in education. Halperin is responsible for HBS’s custom executive education business at HBS Interactive (HBSi) and was a co-founder of the HBS Social Enterprise Fellowship Program. Halperin has not… Continue reading A Bridge Between Hi-Tech and Education:
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It's About the Passion
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with the Executive Director of The Trustees of Reservations, Andy Kendall (HBS Class of 1988), through the Social Enterprise Club’s alumni mentor program. The Trustees is the nation’s oldest statewide land conservation organization. Their purpose is to preserve, for public use and enjoyment, landscapes of exceptional scenic, historic,… Continue reading It's About the Passion
A Social Mission At HBS: Why We Ought To Pay Attention To Terry’s Foundation
How the mission of one EC student sets an example for us all Why did you come to HBS? To switch careers, build your resume, or simply to push yourself outside of your comfort zone? For Rich Horgan (HBS ‘18) the answer is more complex: to further his goal of advancing research to commercialize treatments… Continue reading A Social Mission At HBS: Why We Ought To Pay Attention To Terry’s Foundation
Class of 2016: Make a Difference
Harvard MBAs’ Biggest Opportunity for Career Impact? Giving Their Money Away. In a few short weeks, the 900+ students of the Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2016 will graduate. There is no doubt that these remarkable people will do great things in the world. But most likely, few will become CEOs of Fortune 500… Continue reading Class of 2016: Make a Difference
Why 6 ECs Designed The Nonprofit Clinic: Tackling Inequality Course (and Why RCs Should Take it Next Year)
ECs Vatsala Deora, Sara Gentile, Cait Haught, Shannon Nelson, Molly Palmersheim, and Shireen Soheili worked together with professors to design the course this past fall as part of an Independent Project and now the course is a reality. Did you know that almost 80% of HBS alums are asked to serve on a nonprofit board… Continue reading Why 6 ECs Designed The Nonprofit Clinic: Tackling Inequality Course (and Why RCs Should Take it Next Year)
An Unusual Partnership: Corporations and Non-Profits Work Together to Solve Public Health Issues
Today’s economic climate creates a challenging environment for non-profits who have traditionally been funded by independent contributors or community foundations. Therefore, non-profits have had to find alternate ways to fund their missions. Corporate partnerships and coalitions are increasingly the answer. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) funding actually went up 10.6% in 2010 despite the economic climate… Continue reading An Unusual Partnership: Corporations and Non-Profits Work Together to Solve Public Health Issues
Education Pioneers Brings Talent to Urban Schools
What Teach for America does for the classroom //www.replicaforbest.co.uk/replica-breitling-watches-sale-for-uk.html, Education Pioneers does for the school, the school district, and the country. Education Pioneers specializes in recruiting and training the top talent from both graduate schools as well as the private sector, and places them in management positions in the education space. Be it the New… Continue reading Education Pioneers Brings Talent to Urban Schools
Alumni Perspective – Gerald Chertavian, MBA 1992
This marks the first in a series of alumni interviews on Careers in Social Enterprise. Gerald Chertavian’s path thus far has been unique, interesting and inspiring. Starting his career on Wall Street as an officer of the Chemical Banking Corporation, he moved on to become the head of marketing at Transnational Financial Services in London.… Continue reading Alumni Perspective – Gerald Chertavian, MBA 1992
Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship
When one thinks about working in Social Enterprise, mechanical engineering is not one of the first job descriptions considered. Traditional and popular opportunities include community development, fine arts, and microfinance. Most people do not consider the wide array of professional trade associations that prove to be equally effective in advancing Social Enterprise. HBS Fellowships truly… Continue reading Social Enterprise Summer Fellowship
Greening The Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many HBS students will begin to feel the excitement that accompanies the anticipation of not only four weeks of vacation, but also of receiving presents such as the Nintendo Wii or the new Prada Gauffre bag. Although giving and receiving gifts can be a wonderful way to thank the important… Continue reading Greening The Holidays
From Corporation to Conservation
Carter Roberts, CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, spoke to students about his transition from the business world into non-profit. Carter Roberts, CEO of the World Wildlife Fund, led the movement to engage corporate America in environment protection and fostered the growing trend toward sustainable business practices. In a dialogue moderated by Professor Allen S.… Continue reading From Corporation to Conservation
Going the Non-Profit Route: My Experience as a Service Leadership Fellow
Just one year ago I was in the same position as most of you-deciding which companies to interview with and not sure whether I should try to find my “dream job” or get some good consulting/banking experience first. I knew my long-term goal was to work in international development, but like so many others, I… Continue reading Going the Non-Profit Route: My Experience as a Service Leadership Fellow
