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"MBA Footprints: Professionals Forging a Social Impact" Conference, Organized by the Social Impact Club
When: Wednesday, April 5, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Fuqua School of Business
Audience: Students, faculty, staff, open to the public
More Information: An afternoon of interactive workshops, though-provoking debates, engaging speakers, and panel discussions on how to integrate professionals – no matter their field – into the social fabric of our society, both professionally and personally. View conference website.

2006 CASE Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship Lecture-Ami Dar, President and Founder, Action Without Borders & Idealist.org
When: Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 6:00 p.m. (followed by refreshments)
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Geneen Auditorium
Audience: Students, faculty, staff, open to the public (non-Fuqua audiences are kindly requested to RSVP to Kate Bostock at kb@duke.edu)
More Information: We are very excited to announce that Ami Dar, Founder of Action Without Borders and Idealist.org, will receive this year's CASE Leadership in Social Entrepreneurship Award. Action Without Borders has made a global impact on the social sector by connecting people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Past award recipients include Muhammad Yunus, Founder and Managing Director, Grameen Bank, William Strickland, CEO Manchester Bidwell Corporation and Wendy Kopp, Founder and CEO of Teach for America. READ: More information on this event.

Business Ethics Award Winner John Abrams - "Reinventing Small Business for People, Community, and Place"
When:     Monday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Where:     Fuqua School of Business - R.J. Reynolds Auditorium
Audience: Students, faculty, staff, open to the public
More Information:    Author of, "The Company We Keep: Reinventing Small Business for People, Community, and Place," John Abrams is cofounder and CEO South Mountain Co., a 30-year-old, employee-owned design and building company on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts . He chairs the Island Affordable Housing Fund and is vice-chair of the Island Housing Trust, two nonprofits dedicated to solving the community's affordable housing crisis. For many years, he has spoken and written about socially responsible business, affordable housing, and ecological building issues. At the 2005 Business for Social Responsibility conference, Business Ethics magazine presented Mr. Abrams and South Mountain Company with its annual Business Ethics Award for Workplace Democracy. In this talk, Mr. Abrams will examine the potential for small businesses - especially employee-owned businesses with strong local connections - to use their bottom line success to build healthy communities and a restorative future. Co-sponsored by Fuqua / Coach K Center of Leadership & Ethics (COLE).

"Working For Good" Webcast
When: May 2, 3, 4, 2006
Where: Online www.workingforgood.com
Audience: Open to the public
More Information: Working for Good is designed to inspire and support entrepreneurial initiative in service to society and to celebrate the role of business in promoting peace and prosperity. Here’s how you can participate:
1. Download the W4G curriculum at: http://www.causealliancemarketing.com/W4G/p-download.html and register to view the video conferences on the private web cast: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=33062
2. Read each of the four lessons and discuss them as a group (one at a time or batched together, whatever works best for your group). Each lesson includes discussion questions to facilitate your discussion.
3. Tune in to the web cast on May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th at 10 am EDT

PAST EVENTS - 2005-2006

Center for Sustainable Enterprise at UNC-CH Kenan-Flagler School of Business presents - "Reinventing Today's Business for the Challenges of Tomorrow"
When: March 30-31, 2006
Where: Research Triangle Park, NC
Audience: MBA Students, Faculty
More Information: Join 200 corporate executives and academics from the top business schools to discuss cutting-edge strategies for creating innovative business models and organizational processes within this new global context. For more details, see conference website.

"Cost Allocation for Nonprofits" (Fuqua on Board Workshop)
When: Wednesday, March 22, 6:15pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Classroom C
Audience: Fuqua students and community members (non Fuqua on Board participants are requested to RSVP to mnash@duke.edu)
More Information: How can a board assess the financial viability of a program? How can the value of staff time dedicated to fundraising or to lobbying be calculated for IRS reporting? How much office supplies expense should be charged to a particular grant? Is it possible for a small nonprofit without sophisticated accounting software to have an adequate cost allocation system? Every organization needs a cost allocation system to facilitate grant reporting, Form 990 and financial statements preparation, and decision-making about program cost-effectiveness. This session will apply the principles of cost allocation to nonprofits, and illustrate how an effective system can be developed using only Excel and a simple accounting package such as Quickbooks. Mig Murphy Sistrom, CPA, is a financial consultant exclusively to nonprofit organizations. She provides accounting, tax, training, and planning services. She has been active in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years as an advisor, finance director, outside auditor, teacher, volunteer, and board member. (Individuals who are not students participants in Fuqua on Board are kindly requested to RSVP to Matt Nash at mnash@duke.edu ).

Conference on Social Enterprise: Developing Earned Income Strategies to Enhance Social and Community Impact
When: Wednesday, June 1, 2005 all day
Where: The Fuqua School of Business
Audience: Open to the public, space is limited.
See website for conference materials

Day in Durham
When: Saturday, August 27, 2005 12:00-4:00 PM
Where:The Fuqua School of Business and various Durham locations
Audience: First Year Daytime MBA students. Limited spots available for second year students. Opening Keynote Address by Martin Eakes, Founder and CEO of Self Help Credit Union, open to entire Fuqua community.
More Information:
The event kicks off at noon in the Fox Center with a box lunch and keynote speaker Martin Eakes, nationally-recognized leader in the field of community development finance. Following the keynote speech, students will board buses and head out into Durham neighborhoods on three separate itineraries, each of which will include presentations from community and nonprofit leaders to introduce students to the issues facing the organizations and communities. Additionally, students will learn first-hand about opportunities for MBA student volunteer involvement during the academic year. Read more.
RSVP by Friday, August 19th to CASE Program Coordinator Pam Wilson at wilson@duke.edu or to SIC Community Involvement co-chair Lauren Gardner at llg8@duke.edu.

Social Impact Club Kick-Off Meeting
When: Thursday, September 1, 2005
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, TBD
Audience: All Fuqua MBA students interested in learning more about the Social Impact Club

CASE Welcome Event
When: Wednesday, September 7, 20056:30 PM
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, Old Faculty Lounge Audience: Fuqua MBA students interested in learning more about CASE and socializing with CASE faculty and staff as well as like-minded students. All Fuqua faculty and staff welcome, too. Short presentation followed by Q&A, beer, wine, and light hors d'oeuvres.
RSVP by Friday, Sept. 2 to Pam Wilson, pwilson@duke.edu

BEYOND CASE: NC State University Institute for Nonprofits Presents Nonprofit Expert David Hammack: "Moral Challenges Facing Nonprofits"
When: Thursday, September 8, 2005, 9:00-11:30 am
Where: Jane S. McKimmon Center, NC State Campus
Audience: Open to the public, registration fee of $25. RSVP is necessary, see postcard for details More Information: Dr. David Hammack will be the featured speaker for the Institute for Nonprofits 2005 National Experts Seminar Dr. Hammack is the President of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA), a noted nonprofit author, and is the Hiram C. Haydn Professor of History at Case Western Reserve University. This seminar “Moral Challenges Facing Nonprofits” will include a presentation by Dr. Hammack followed by a panel discussion and Q&A session.

Brown Bag Lunch with Professor Greg Dees-Intro to Social Entrepreneurship
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:00-1:00
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, Classroom G
Audience: Fuqua MBA students, faculty, and staff interested in learning more about social entrepreneurship with CASE Faculty Director Greg Dees.

The Fuqua Business & Environment Group (A Fuqua Social Impact Club (SIC) Group) Kickoff & Planning Meeting - Refreshments will be provided
When: Tuesday, September 13, 2005, 6:00 pm
Where: Fuqua Classroom A
Audience: All Duke students, partners, staff and faculty
More Information: This will be our first meeting of the year. The purpose is to meet students, staff and faculty interested in environmental topics, hear about B&E activities scheduled/being developed, find out about environmental events happening across Duke and learn about B&E leadership opportunities

Social Impact Club Brown Bag Lunch Series - Bob Evans, Founder and CEO, Plowshares Institute
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2005, 12-1:00 pm
Where: Fuqua Seminar Room 2
Audience: students, staff and faculty
More Information: Bring your lunch and join us for a conversation with Bob Evans, Founder and CEO, Plowshares Institute. Plowshares Institute is a catalyst for social change that has been addressing social risks and conflicts for nearly 25 years, designing and implementing projects that identify and address emerging social needs in order to build a more just and peaceful world community. In the last decade many of these programs have provided skills in mediation and conflict transformation, and have empowered civic, religious, and political leaders in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the US to work together to deal constructively with emerging conflicts. These programs have led to Plowshares’ recent nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize by members of the South African parliament, with endorsement by leaders in China and Indonesia and members of the U.S. Congress.

BEYOND CASE: Center for Sustainable Enterprise presents Hunter Lovins: "Implementing Natural Capitalism"
When: Wednesday, September 21, 2005, 6:00 pm Where: Koury Auditorium, Kenan-Flagler Business School UNC-Chapel Hill
Audience: Free and open to the public, RSVP is necessary, cse@unc.edu
More Information: By implementing the business strategies and tools of Natural Capitalism, companies can attain sustainability and competitive advantage in our world of evolving economies and constrained resources. Hunter Lovins is the president and founder of Natural Capitalism and a leading expert on the topics of sustainable business management, climate change, green real estate development, renewable energy, and other topics. She will present real-life applications of Natural Capitalism in a business context. To learn more about Natural Capitalism and Hutner Lovins, visit www.natcapinc.com.

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Sustainability Fair
When: September 24, 2005
Where: Central Carolina Community College, Pittsboro Campus
Audience: MBA Students and professionals
More Information: See the conference website at www.cccc.edu/Sustainability/index.html

The Social Sector Job Search (presentation)
When: September 28, 2005, 6:15-7:15pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Classroom C
Audience: Fuqua Students
More Information: Are you considering a career in the social sector but you’re not sure here to start? This session will introduce you to the social sector job search process and equip you with some tools and resources for conducting an off-campus search. Come join like-minded classmates for a fun, stress-free SIP!

Entrepreneurship Symposium at Fuqua
When: September 28, 2005, 9-12:30pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Site TBD
Audience: Fuqua Students
More Information: It is intended to help students envision the entrepreneurial paths that are available, and the ways in which the Fuqua experience can help them become successful entrepreneurs.

BEYOND CASE: NC Center for Nonprofits Presents the 2005 Statewide Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofit Sector: "Radical Notions for Common Ground"
When: October 5-7, 2005
Where: Westin Hotel, Charlotte, NC
Audience: Nonprofit executives, staff, volunteers, professional services providers, funders, supporters, and career transitioners
More Information: See the conference website at www.ncnonprofits.org/conf05.html

Social Impact Club - Trip to Gulf Coast in Mississippi, Fall Break 2005
When: Friday, October 14 - Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Where: Mississippi
Audience: students, partners, friends
More Information: Prior to Katrina, thousands of people evacuated the Gulf Coast with only the clothes on their backs. Now, they have nothing to return home to. To help those directly impacted by Hurricane Katrina, The Social Impact club is spearheading a trip to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi for the first part of Fall Break. We will work with both The Red Cross (shelters, debris removal, etc) and Habitat for Humanity (building houses) to provide aide to hurricane victims.

Cost will be kept minimal, but may include transportation (we are driving), lodging, and food.

Partners and friends are encouraged to join us. If interested, email Elizabeth Rogers (enr3@duke.edu) by Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Coach K - Fuqua School of Business Conference on Leadership Session with City Year and Timberland Representatives
When: October 18, 2005 - 11:45 - 1:00 pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Classroom BAudience: MBA Students and professionals
More Information: Join Greg Dees as he moderates a discussion on "Creating Shared Purpose through Corporate-Nonprofit Partnerships" with Michael Brown, President and Co-Founder, City Year, and Carolyn Casey, Director of External Affairs, The Timberland Company. Space is limited. RSVP to Pam Wilson at pwilson@duke.edu

BEYOND CASE: Robertson Program Seminar Series - Jeff Swisher, PhD - Alternative Energy Options
When: October 24, 2005 - 6-7:30 pm
Where: TBD
Audience: Students
More Information: With the generous support of the Robertson Program, the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are proud to present this seminar series that will shed light on the energy challenges we face, viable alternatives to the status quo, and the difficult transition we are likely to experience as we move towards a more sustainable energy future.

BEYOND CASE: Learning from Katrina: Addressing local needs while responding to the crisis
When: October 26, 2005 - 11:30-1:30 pm
Where: IMAX Theater at Exploris, Raleigh
Audience: Everyone
More Information: Hurricanes and earthquakes have shaken the country and the nonprofit
sector. How do we move forward in this volatile climate? Hurricane Katrina has left huge challenges in its wake. Nonprofits throughout the U.S. must help Gulf Coast evacuees assimilate into local communities, and must better prepare for local disasters. They also
must ask donors who have contributed to Katrina relief efforts to dig even deeper to tackle critical community problems like poverty and change public policies on a broad range of social issues. To get more information, please visit www.philanthropyjournal.org/page23285.cfm

Advanced Social Sector Job Search
When: November 8, 2005, 12:00-1:00pm
Where: The Fuqua School of Business, Conference Rooms 11 & 12
Audience: Fuqua Students
More Information: Are you considering a career in the social sector? This session will build on the earlier presentation (9/28) and focus on how to conduct informational interviews, write cover letter, and develop a resume tailored to the social sector. We will also discuss other job search tactics and resources helpful to students aspiring to gain employment in the social sector.

"Triangle New Heroes" Screening & Reception
When: November 8, 2005, 6:30pm
Where: Geneen Auditorium, The Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
Audience: MBA students and professionals
More Information: Join area students and professionals as we celebrate innovation in the social sector. Featuring the acclaimed PBS television series, "The New Heroes," Triangle New Heroes will highlight entrepreneurs delivering scalable, sustainable solutions for problems facing their communities. Learn more about the event and RSVP today!

Info Session : MBA Enterprise Corps & CASE Study Trip to Bulgaria
When: November 14, 2005 - 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Conference Rooms 11 & 12
Audience: Fuqua Students
More Information: Join us at this presentation by Fuqua alumna Maury Wray Bridges, who has recently returned from her MBA Enterprise Corps assignment in Bulgaria.

Panel Discussion: Careers in International Development
When: November 14, 2005 - 6:30
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Classroom B
Audience: Fuqua Students
More Information: Do you want a career in which you will have the opportunity to make a real difference? Joins us for a panel discussion on career opportunities in the field of international development. Panelists will include students and professionals who have worked in developing countries.

Net Impact Annual Conference
When: November 10-13, 2005
Where: Stanford Graduate School of Business, Palo Alto, CA
Audience: MBA Students and professionals
More Information: See the conference website at www.netimpactconference.org

BEYOND CASE: Global Social Venture Competition-Executive Summaries Due
When: November 16, 2005
Where: Haas School of Business, Berkeley, CA; London Business School, UK; Columbia Business School, NY, NY
Audience: MBA Students and social entrepreneurs
More Information: See the competition website at www.socialvc.net

BEYOND CASE: Robertson Program Seminar Series - Matthew Simmons - How Do We Dig Out of Our Energy Hole?
When: November 28, 2005 - 6-7:30 pm
Where: Fitzpatrick Center, Schiciano Auditorium
Audience: Students
More Information: With the generous support of the Robertson Program, the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are proud to present this seminar series that will shed light on the energy challenges we face, viable alternatives to the status quo, and the difficult transition we are likely to experience as we move towards a more sustainable energy future. This will be the last speaker in this series.

Nonprofit Consulting: Overview & Career Planning (presentation)
When: November 28, 2005 - 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Conference Rooms 11 & 12
Audience: Fuqua Students
More Information: Are you considering a career in nonprofit consulting: In this session, we will explore the industry of nonprofit consulting and "capacity building," introduce career opportunities in the field, explore issues unique to consulting with nonprofit, and raise awareness of helpful resources for aspiring nonprofit consultants.

Information Session - Junior Achievement
When: December 7, 2005
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Conference Rooms 11 & 12
Audience: Students, staff, faculty and other members of the Duke community.
More Information: Do you have two hours available per week for six to eight weeks to make a real impact on Durham youth? Are you interested in teaching elementary and middle school students about business, economics, and free enterprise? Maureen Joy Charter School needs volunteers who are passionate about helping bring the real world to students, opening their minds to their potential.

Career Planning for the Social Sector
When: December 7, 2005
Where: Fuqua School of Business, Conference Rooms 11 & 12
Audience: Students
More Information: Are you considering pursuing options for a summer internship or full time job in the nonprofit sector? Not sure where to start? Or, have you gotten a start but you're not sure how to refine your search? This will be an unprogrammed session for you to raise questions, share resources, identify areas of interest, and seek support.

SIC - Week in Cities Trip: Pick Your Companies
When: January 9-13, 2006
Where: Washington, DC
Audience: MBA Students
More Information: The Social Impact Club is currently contacting organizations for January trip to Washington, DC. In order to target the organizations you are interested in, please send an email to Tom Mitchell (tom.mitchell@fuqua.duke.edu) naming any organization or types of organizations you would like to visit. The week is filling up fast, so please send your input ASAP.

Brown Bag with Bridgespan Consultant Kristin Brennan, '03
When: Tues, Jan 24, 2006, 12:00pm
Where: Seminar Room #2

"How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas" Author David Bornstein
When: Thursday, January 26, 2006, 6:30 p.m. (followed by refreshments)
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Geneen Auditorium
Audience: Students, faculty, staff, open to the public (non-Fuqua audiences are kindly requested to RSVP to Kate Bostock at kb@duke.edu)
More Information: So, you want to change the world? Come hear how an emerging group of social entrepreneurs - the "new heroes" - are questioning the status quo, exploiting new opportunities, putting business skills to work, and refusing to give up in their quest to remake the world for better. As award winning author David Bornstein will illustrate, with determination and innovation, even a single person can make a surprising difference. Bring a friend, and come prepared to change the way you see the world! Learn more about David Bornstein's Book, "How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas."

"Strategy for Nonprofits" (Fuqua on Board Workshop)
When: Wednesday 1/25, 6:15pm
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Classroom C
Audience: Fuqua students and community members (non Fuqua on Board participants are requested to RSVP to mnash@duke.edu)
More Information: John Kalafatas discusses the art of designing an effective strategy to achieve impact in the nonprofit sector. An HBS graduate, John is the Senior Research Associate at Fuqua's Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) and is former director of strategic planning at City Year. Refreshments will be served.

Student Lunch with Tom Tierney, Chairman and Co-Founder, The Bridgespan Group
When: Wednesday, February 1, 2006, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Nicholas Board Room
Audience: Fuqua students.
RSVP Required! Space limited is limited! Please RSVP to Kate Bostock (kb@duke.edu) by noon on Thursday, Jan 26. CASE will announce final list of attendees shortly thereafter.
More Information: Mr. Tierney is a recognized leader in the nonprofit sector. In 1999 he launched The Bridgespan Group, an independent, nonprofit affiliate of Bain & Company designed to provide general management consulting services to foundations and nonprofit organizations. During 2000, Mr. Tierney stepped down as Bain & Company's chief executive to concentrate on Bridgespan related activities. Recently, he led the development of Bridgestar, a new nonprofit initiative dedicated to enhancing leadership within the nonprofit sector. Mr. Tierney serves on the boards of eBay, Inc., The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, The Hoover Institution, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Harvard Business School, The Harvard Business School Initiative on Social Enterprise and The National Academies. Mr. Tierney lectures at Harvard Business School and has contributed to numerous case studies and publications, including The Harvard Business Review. Please note that there is required pre-reading for the lunch, a very short and interesting HBS case written about Tom's career. Co-sponsored by Fuqua / Coach K Center of Leadership & Ethics (COLE).

Tom Tierney and "Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector"
When: Wednesday, February 1, 2006, 6:30 p.m. (6:00 p.m. refreshments in Old Faculty Lounge)
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Geneen Auditorium
Audience: Alumni, students, faculty, staff, area MBAs, open to the public (non-Fuqua audiences are kindly requested to RSVP to Kate Bostock at kb@duke.edu)
More Information: Join us as CASE hosts Thomas J. Tierney, Chairman and Co-founder, The Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization applying leading-edge management strategies, tools and talent to help other nonprofits and foundations achieve greater social impact. Co-sponsored by Fuqua / Coach K Center of Leadership & Ethics (COLE).

"Nonprofit Marketing" (Fuqua on Board Workshop)
When: Wednesday 2/8, 6:15pm (NEW DATE)
Where: Fuqua School of Business - Classroom C
Audience: Fuqua students and community members (non Fuqua on Board participants are requested to RSVP to mnash@duke.edu)
More Information: More than ever, marketing is part of the everyday world of nonprofit organizations. Effective marketing can help mission-driven organizations to identify services needed in the community, set results-oriented goals, understand and reach target audiences, attract greater attention and support, and have increased impact. UNC Prof. Paul Bloom will discuss the application of marketing principles and practices in the nonprofit sector. Refreshments will be served.

Special Interest Presentation: U.S. State Department & the Foreign Service
When: Tuesday, Feb 14, 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Conference Room 14 (below Fox Center )
More Information: Come learn more about opportunities to use your business skills in the U.S. State Department and the Foreign Service (http://www.careers.state.gov/). Presented by Deborah Schwartz, Diplomat in Residence, Duke University.

International Development Job Search Workshop - RSVP REQUIRED!
When: Friday, Feb 17 th , 1:30-4:30pm
Where: Rubenstein Hall #153 ( Sanford Institute's new building behind main building)
More Information: Patrick Shields, President of Global Recruitment Specialists
http://www.globalrecruitment.net, will present an interactive, practical, and example-based workshop on the international development job search process. The session is intended to demystify the job search process and to provide useful insights into the international relief and development field. Please see workshop agenda, attached. If you have not done so already, please RSVP to Matt Nash by Friday, February 10.