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Integrating MIS with Microfinance
Some of the challenges faced by Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in India have revolved around the issues of a lack of trained labor for local level administration, resource mobilization and the cost of services. One way to tackle these problems is through the use of Management Information Systems (MIS) and this is being demonstrated by Equitas, [...]
Register NOW for the Harvard International Development Conference
This year, I’m helping to run the Harvard International Development Conference (IDC) at the Harvard Kennedy School. It promises to be an exciting event, with panel topics ranging from the role of mobile technology as a means of alleviating poverty to private sector-led, entrepreuneurial models for development. If you intend on attending the conference, please [...]
Four Critical Questions for Social Entrepreneurs
Today, as part of my “Strategic Marketing for Public and Nonprofit Organizations” class, we heard from David Dodson, founder of Project Healthy Children. Although his talk was specifically targeted for those interested in leading nonprofit organizations, I found his comments relevant for emerging social entrepreneurs as well. In particular, he posed four critical questions for [...]
Excerpt on Empowerment
Here is an excerpt from an article I wrote for my school newspaper: Empowerment occurs when someone is given the means, either through new responsibilities, economic independence or other ways, to take a greater ownership in the actions of their everyday lives. Empowerment of individuals who were previously marginalized is one of the fundamental tenets [...]
Survey for NGOs
Hey all, as you may notice on the sidebar, we have a new featured survey for you all to participate in. Here is some additional information directly from the survey makers: NGOs: Dig into your strengths and opportunities AND win great prizes! Ethos Advisors and NGO Post have created a short survey to assess the [...]
American India Foundation Annual Benefit
Here is an upcoming event in NYC for AIF. Their annual benefit looks to be a good one this year. Details below. You can go here to buy tickets. A Toast to Good Health At 480 Lexington Avenue (at 46th Street), New York City Saturday April 11, 2009 7:30 pm to midnight Open bar from [...]
[TC-I Call to Action]: MBAs Without Borders opportunity with water purification project
MBAs Without Borders is looking for a Business Development Associate for a 6 month position in Ahmedabad, India. The project is with the Environmental Planning Group Limited (EPGL). The Environment Planning Group Limited (EPGL) is a socially minded for-profit company incorporated in Ahmadabad, India. EPGL’s vision is to manufacture, install and operate 3,000 Reverse Osmosis [...]
TED India Conference: “The Future Beckons”
The inspirational, energy-filled, and fun TED conference is heading to India this year. From November 4-7, 2009, TEDIndia will take place in Mysore and bring together speakers and delegates that are reinventing India. The huge success of TED makes its arrival in India even more exciting. At TC-I, we covered a few TED talks here, [...]
Sanitation innovator wins Stockholm Water Prize
Sulabh‘s founder, Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, was recently named the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate. Sulabh has been working for decades to address sanitation, health, and hygiene in India and other countries. Through inventive toilet designs, new biogas technologies, and his struggle for human rights, especially for those of the “untouchable” caste, Dr Pathak is recognized [...]
[TC-I Call to Action]: Yale Global Social Entrepreneurship Course
[Via Ajaita Shah]: Yale is working to identify social entrepreneurs working in the public, private and NGO sectors in India and invites them to participate in a Fall 2009 program on Global Social Entrepreneurship at Yale. A core goal of the program is to link teams of Yale students with mission-driven social entrepreneurs in India over [...]
Article on Atlas Corps and Deadline for Fellows April 1st
Here is an excerpt from a Washington Post article on Scott Beale and the Atlas Corps, an organization we have written on numerous times in the past: His creation is Atlas Corps, which lures highly-skilled non-profit decision-makers from India and Colombia to the United States for a year, running Sept. 1 to Aug. 30. He [...]
E4SI selects 24 fellows to help change India
Here is an update on a great fellowship founded by one of our colleagues Nitin Rao. The Engineers for Social Impact (E4SI) Fellowship Selection Committee is delighted to announce that, after receiving and carefully reviewing the close to 500 internship applications it received for its 2009 edition, it has made offers to 24 outstanding candidates [...]
[TC-I Call to Action]: Ennovent looking to fill Investment Manager position
Here is an opportunity for an experienced finance professional. Job Profile Title Investment Manager Job Objective To develop and manage the investment portfolio of ennovent in India and Asia Start Date As soon as possible Location India – frequent travel in India and Asia Reporting Relationship Position reports to Managing Director More information can be [...]
Training programme on “Governance and Management of NGO’s and NPO’s
An announcement in NGOpost calls for application for a six-week full time training programme on “Governance and Management of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs/NGOs)”, scheduled between 6th July 2009 to 14th August 2009. The training is offered by Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII). The training cost including accommodation is free for participants belonging to countries listed [...]