Based at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, the Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) promotes the entrepreneurial pursuit of social impact through the thoughtful adaptation of business expertise. Led by Prof. Greg Dees, the academic pioneer of the field of social entrepreneurship, CASE engages in research and educational activities that provide individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue social impact entrepreneurially. Additionally, CASE provides thought leadership to help define and build the field of social entrepreneurship.
The Social Impact Club, Duke’s chapter of Net Impact (www.netimpact.org), is a student-led organization whose mission is to provide resources and support to Duke MBA students interested in effecting positive social change. With a current total of 250+ student members, SIC has been able to reach much of Fuqua’s student body through a variety of events.
Building on the growing interest in social sector careers at Fuqua, the Social Impact Club in conjunction with CASE and Duke’s Sanford Institute of Public Policy conducted a Week-in-Cities trip to Washington, D.C., from January 6 -8. Students met with social entrepreneurs and international development organizations as they explored opportunities to generate a social return on investment. One of the panels on this trip focused on Corporate Social Responsibility, in which social sector leaders from Environmental Defense SustainAbility, and BetterWorld Telecom participated. This panel was characterized by mutually beneficial conversations where students learned more about the innovative visions of each organization, as well as opportunities for internships and full-time careers.
For more information: www.caseatduke.org
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