Launch Event: Policy Guide to Scaling Social Innovation (Invite Only)

May 14, 2013
Washington, DC

Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI)

Launch event for the Policy Guide to Scaling Social Innovation produced through a collaborative effort between the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, PCV InSight, and the Initiative for Responsible Investment at Harvard University.

Featured speakers:

Launch Event: Policy Guide to Scaling Social Innovation (Invite Only)

May 14, 2013
Washington, DC
Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI)

Launch event for the Policy Guide to Scaling Social Innovation produced through a collaborative effort between the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, PCV InSight, and the Initiative for Responsible Investment at Harvard University.

Featured speakers:

Skills Gap in Manufacturing

May 15, 2013
Washington, DC
Manufacturing and Society in the 21st Century
This lunchtime discussion will explore the skills gap in manufacturing and selected efforts to creatively address the problem. Read More

Improving Retirement Security: Expanding Coverage to All Americans

May 16, 2013
Washington, DC, United States
Initiative on Financial Security

Approximately half of Americans have no workplace retirement savings plan. As policymakers consider how to enhance retirement security for American households, this Congressional briefing will focus on the imperative to first expand coverage in order to make saving for retirement easier for all American workers.

Assessing the Capacity of Community Coalitions to Advocate for Change

May 22, 2013
Washington, DC
Advocacy Planning and Evaluation Program

Research has shown that high-capacity coalitions are more successful in effecting community change. While a number of coalition assessment tools have been developed, documentation is scarce regarding how they are implemented, how the results are used, and whether they are predictive of coalition success in collaborative community change efforts.

Navigating the Information Revolution: The Promise and Perils of Big Data

June 5, 2013
Washington, DC

Aspen Institute Task Force on Learning and the Internet

June 10, 2013 - June 11, 2013
Washington, DC
Communications and Society Program

Learning now happens online and offline. Children and adults create, remix, make and collaborate in a free-flow give and take of ideas and information wherever they learn. These educational exchanges help build the foundation for a life-long interest in learning, and mastery of the skills necessary for success in the 21st century workplace.

ANDE Metrics Conference 2013

June 12, 2013 - June 13, 2013
Washington, DC
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs

Each year, ANDE members gather in Washington, DC to discuss common challenges and solutions for metrics & evaluation. The diverse group includes investors, capacity development providers, researchers, and entrepreneurs who represent organizations on the forefront of innovation and rigor in impact evaluation. Participants learn from each other, hear from experts in the field, and drive the future of impact evaluation for the SGB space.

ANDE 2012 Impact Report Launch

June 13, 2013
Washington, DC
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs

Join ANDE members and friends to launch ANDE's 2012 Impact Report. To register, click here: http://ande.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=318067&group=.

The Community College Presidency

June 21, 2013
Washington, DC
College Excellence Program

Ascend Fellows Fall Celebration

November 13, 2013 - November 15, 2013
Washington, DC
Ascend
The 2012-2013 Ascend Fellows are twenty dynamic leaders from across the country and across sectors working to elevate two-generation strategies. This event will be a celebration of their accomplishments and a look forward at the opportunities for continued impact on the lives of vulnerable families. Read More