Women's Funding Network

April 29 – 2, 2009
To be confirmed, Atlanta, GA

The Women's Funding Network is 135 organizations that fund women's solutions across the globe. They give women the money and tools to transform their ideas into lasting change -- in every critical area from combating poverty to achieving advances in healthcare, education and human rights.   With $450 million in collective working assets, The Women's Funding Network

Bioneers Conference

October 16 – 18, 2009
Marin Center, San Rafael, CA
The Bioneers Conference is an acclaimed leading-edge forum where you can see tomorrow today: a future environment of hope. Social and scientific innovators focus on breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and human ingenuity. These visionaries are already creating a healthy, equitable, diverse and beautiful world, our legacy for future generations and the web of life on which our lives depend. Here you can connect with hundreds or thousands of engaged folks making a real difference.

Women Donors Network Annual Conference

November 5 – 8, 2008
Fairmont Copely Plaza, Boston, MA

Join Women Donors Network in Boston for their post-election conference, November 6-9, 2008, as they look to the future to build a more just world. This city presents a multitude of opportunities to examine the issues of class, gender and race and learn about successful models that are transforming the progressive landscape.

BSR Annual Conference

November 4, 2008
Grand Hyatt, New York, NY
With sustainability at the top of the world's agenda, the global business landscape is changing fast. Staying ahead of the curve requires dynamic leadership and systemic solutions that deliver solid financial, social and environmental results. The BSR Conference will equip you to tackle the sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Interact with innovators in responsible business, like Jeffrey Immelt of GE, IKEA's Anders Dahlvig, SK Telecom's Shin-Bae Kim and John Anderson of Levi's-plus dozens of other thought leaders in six plenary and 35 breakout sessions.

Water from Sea to Sky

November 7 – 9, 2008
Squamish at the Inn on the Water, Squamish, BC
The Squamish Workshop, Water from Sea to Sky is a two-day residential workshop to engage Canadian youth in dialogue surrounding current water issues in BC and the Sea to Sky Corridor. This workshop is part of a series of Future of Water Workshops being held by Waterlution - A Water Learning Experience across Canada in 2008. The purpose of the workshop is to develop future leaders in water resource management and engage individuals who are interested to learn about water issues in the province.

Duane Nickull Interviews Joel Solomon

Duane Nickull interviews Joel Solomon at Open Everthing a conference held at Hollyhock this fall.

Awaken the Dream - Be the Change Fall Symposia

October 11, 2008
St Mark's and Trinity Church, Vancouver, BC
These one-day workshops are an inspiring response to climate change, calling for citizen engagement in a practical and sustainable program called Be the Change.

Social Venture Institute (SVI) Hollyhock 2009

September 9 – 13, 2009
Hollyhock, Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, BC

Join business leaders and social entrepreneurs at the Social Venture Institute (SVI) for an intensive, interactive inquiry into how to face the day-to-day challenges of running a socially conscious enterprise, September 9-13, 2009 at Hollyhock Centre, Cortes Island, BC.

Making Money Make Change 2008: Many Stories, Many Strategies

October 2 – 5, 2008
Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), Petaluma, CA
Do you have or expect to come into inherited wealth? Do you have earned wealth? Or are you the partner of someone with wealth? Want to work with others to create a more just and equitable society? Would you like to talk with peers about the opportunities and challenges of having wealth? Interested in strategic philanthropy, responsible consumption, and/or effective social change activism? Want to use your resources to transform society and promote innovative social change? If you answered yes, then The 2008 Making Money Make Change: Many Stories, Many Strategies conference is for you!

Next Up Leadership Program Application Deadline, Friday September 19th

Check Your Head and Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives are accepting applications to Next Up, their leadership program.
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