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MARKETING WORKSHOP

With Liston Witherill

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In this talk, Liston will cover 3 examples of great ideas that were propelled by great marketing to a massive audience. Learn how non- and for-profits are using storytelling, data analysis and word-of-mouth marketing to propel their ideas from average to massive.

'MERICA

Katia Maria Arias, Co-Founder

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‘Merica is an early stage start-up based in San Francisco with the mission of helping military veterans who suffer from PTSD and anxiety reintegrate smoothly back into society and the workforce by helping them de-stress and canalize their emotions through team-based culinary activities.

MARC ROTH

The Learning Shelter

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Founded in 2014 by Marc Roth, the Learning Shelter attempts to create a new model for which individuals can help their neighbors find new and modern entry level jobs so that they flourish.

SAMMIE RAYNER

Partnerships & Strategy Leader, HandUp

 

​HandUp provides donors with a new, simple and direct way to impact the lives of their homeless neighbors and other low-income locals. HandUp connects these populations to case workers at some of the most well-respected social service organizations in the nation for further assistance. With resources and words of support, our community of donors also strengthen safety nets that our members can call upon in times of need.

MICHAEL WHITE

Co-Founder, Social Inertia

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Social Inertia Inc, creates technology that connects people to the things they are passionate about. The first product developed by Social Inertia is ActOn, a free platform for nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises to leverage the power of mobile, social networking and data analytics to deepen relationships with supporters.

NAOMI BAER

COO, Net Impact

 

Naomi oversees Net Impact's progams and operations, leading the organization's efforts to maximize and scale their impact through a global network of over 50,000 students and professionals. Prior to joining Net Impact, she served as Senior Director of Global Partner Operations for Kiva.

 

She will be one of our panelists!

DWIGHT WILSON

Ceo, Collabriv

 

At Collabriv, we work with young professionals and students from all over the world and help them secure internships with social ventures and NGOs in the Bay Area, but in a broad context of a full and unique Fellowship program.

At this workshop, you will explore whether our next program starting August 24 is right for you—and you can help us continue to evolve the way we think about and teach new forms of a leadership for a new century.   

 

ERIC TALBERT

Executive Director, Emergency USA

 

Emergency USA raises awareness and funds to provide permanent infrastructure for medical care and rehabilitation efforts for victims of wars and poverty and promotes a culture of peace, solidarity and respect for human rights.
The programs we support provide free-of-charge, high-standard medical and surgical care in war-torn areas. All facilities are designed, built and managed by the Italian NGO EMERGENCY. The specialized international staff is committed to training local medical personnel.

STACEY RAMIREZ

Executive Director, Global Pediatric Alliance

 

As Executive Director, I work with the talented GPA staff, board members and supporters to drive the strategic vision of the organization and ensure GPA achieves its mission to empower communities and improve child and maternal health in marginalized areas in Latin America, efficiently and effectively. Our programs work with indigenous midwives to teach life-saving skills, and we provide small grant funding for community-designed projects to bring clean water and sanitation to remote communities in order to improve the quality of life for women and children, and reduce the number of deaths from preventable causes. 

OBEBE ORGANIC

Co-Founder, Ennie Lim

 

Obébé Organic is a San Francisco-based, women-owned company committed to creating a socially responsible business centered around thoughtfully designed products that are better for the environment, the farmers, the producers and our families. Obébé eco-products are made with high-quality, ethically-produced, organic cotton. We donate 10% of the proceeds for every Signature Book Box sold to the award-winning Bring Me a Book Foundation through our Book-For-A-Book program because Obébé Organic believes Every Child Deserves A Story. It is the ideal baby gift that can be used to store a new baby’s first treasures. 

OMIDYAR NETWORK

Global Network Manager, Rachel Flynn

 

Rachel manages Omidyar Network’s global network activities, coordinating efforts that leverage the firm’s diverse network and amplify the impact of its partner organizations. In this role Rachel helps drive and support network-building infrastructure, peer-learning opportunities, and strategic collaborations across all the firm’s initiatives.

UPPERSTRATA

CEO, Yvonne Kay

 

The UpperStrataâ„¢'s mission is to provide mindfulness meditation globally for presence, balance and happiness. Yvonne Kay trained thousands of employees in mindfulness meditation. When the global economy collapsed, Yvonne felt compelled to scale her program. Thus began the creation of UpperStrataâ„¢- an online audio curriculum of 15 minute mindfulness meditations. We look forward to helping You reach your UpperStrata!

SAVVY -MARKETING FOR GOOD

Co-Founder, Diana Sanchez

 

Savvy helps organizations develop marketing strategies that will grow their business and create a positive impact. Good business needs Savvy.

THE SCHOOL OF GAMES

CEO, ARJITA SETHI

 

The School of Games has a mission to deliver quality education by providing personalized learning experience to every child around the world. Their immersive games leverage key insights and adapt to each child's learning ability. 

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL

 

Through a variety of initiatives, the World Affairs Council strives to achieve its mission of exploring issues and opportunities that transcend borders. We strive to promote open, balanced discourse across sectors to better inform on timely matters of global importance. 

IDEASVOICE

 

IdeasVoice connects those with brilliant ideas with their future partners nearby or around the world.  Comparing to similar platforms, IdeasVoice is unique because it allows our users to interact with others whose project vision aligns. IdeasVoice is based on transparency and constructive discussions.  

Find your business partner or Join an exciting project at www.ideasvoice.com

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