Corporate Social Responsibility at Consumer Facing Brands
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
Global Development
Energy/Environment
Education and Job Skills
Effective Philanthropy/Volunteerism
Social Entrepreneurship - Socially Oriented For-Profit Business Models
Consulting and the Social Sector
Corporate Social Responsibility at Major Consumer Facing Brands
From the restaurant industry to retail apparel, how do consumer brands implement and institutionalize Corporate Social Responsibility? And how does this affect you?
Social and environmental initiatives are increasingly providing companies with a competitive advantage in the marketplace. How does a company establish itself in this realm? Are there risks as well as rewards? What are common industry practices, and what does the future look like? From employee-driven community initiatives to corporate-wide strategies, hear from leaders within the consumer products space about their efforts to create double and triple bottom-line companies. Think about how your career might be affected; will you join a company with an established CSR program, or how might you start a CSR conversation within your own organization?
*For more information, email Allison Friedman (afriedman@sloan.mit.edu), Molly Hart (mhart2@babson.edu), or Amir Lewkowicz (lewkowicz@rcn.com)
Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
Socially Responsible Investing is a rapidly growing segment of the investment market and an integral part of Corporate Social Responsibility. This panel will provide an overview of the SRI world and address key issues such as whether or not socially responsible investments provide comparable returns to the investor. Panelists will also discuss each of their firm's methodologies and the current challenges facing the SRI world.
*For more information, email Petra Gospodnetic (petra.gospodnetic@tufts.edu) or Andrew Moschetti (amoschetti1@babson.edu)
Global Development
Globalization has allowed for significant career opportunities in international development. Opportunities in Consulting, Finance (conventional and micro), Health, and Entrepreneurship abound. This experienced panel will discuss their personal/organizational vision for emerging markets, opportunities for MBA students and how to prepare for the challenges of a career in emerging markets.
Moderated by SEID (Social Entrepreneurs for International Development)
*For more information, email Anu Chitrapu (chitrapu@MIT.EDU) or Jeff Coker (jcoker@sloan.mit.edu)
Energy/Environment (Panel information will be posted shortly)
*For more information, email Kerry Bowie (kerry.bowie@alum.mit.edu)
Education and Job Skills
This panel will explore ways in which both for-profit and non-profit organizations are helping to bridge current gaps in the education system. The panel will focus on specific enrichment and job skills training programs and organizations. Whether you are planning on exploring full-time opportunities in education or you are looking for opportunities to make an impact through volunteering, this panel should not be missed! Panelists will share how their organizations are offering enriching education experiences as well as offer insights into how to get involved in making a difference through education.
*For more information, email: Ryan Bettencourt (rbettencourt1@babson.edu), Deborah Pasachoff (dpassachoff@sloan.mit.edu), or Jonathan Rickert (jrickert1@babson.edu)
Effective Philanthropy/Volunteerism
How can you make a difference outside of your career choice, or by working within the boundaries of a non social sector career? This panel will explore options for volunteering and ideas on how to make the most of the time and money you can donate. The idea will be to explore options, offer advice, and answer questions while respecting that everyone has their own best way to give of themselves while meeting their own goals and needs.
*For more information, email Allison Friedman (afriedman@sloan.mit.edu) or Jill Soucy (jsoucy@mit.edu)
Social Entrepreneurship - Socially Oriented For-Profit Business Models
What does it take to start and succeed with a socially oriented for-profit business model? What are the greatest challenges these social entrepreneurs face that might be different from other start-up ventures? Is social marketing really a competitive advantage? Hear from three inspiring social entrepreneurs who have started exciting and promising socially oriented businesses of various sizes. Find out the key risks and rewards of these for-profit and for-the-good business models from the entrepreneurs themselves.
*For more information or to participate, please contact Allison Friedman (afriedman@sloan.mit.edu)
Consulting and the Social Sector
The consulting industry's interest and involvement in the social sector is growing, from organizations that focus on helping nonprofit organizations think and act more strategically to for-profit consulting firms where employees are allowed and even encouraged to engage in pro bono consulting rotations or even engage socially on their own. Find out from both nonprofit focused and traditional consultants what is happening in this area of the industry. This panel will be a great resource for those who are interested in making a social impact and who want to join the consulting industry.
*For more information or to participate, please contact Allison Friedman (afriedman@sloan.mit.edu) or Mieka Wick (mwick1@babson.edu).
