As the first day of school approached, I had serious anxiety. Was I going to find my people at business school? I studied opera in college, then went to a conservatory for my master’s degree. After freelancing as a musician, I pivoted into the nonprofit world and immediately felt at home. I knew business school was a good step for my nonprofit career, but would I have anything in common with my classmates?
At a Net Impact happy hour during the opening term, I found my people.
I had come to Georgetown with the intention of getting involved with the Net Impact chapter, but I had no idea it would become such an important part of my business school experience. At the happy hour, we introduced ourselves, talked about our backgrounds, and shared a mutual moment of, “What the heck are we doing here?” But then we started talking about our passions. My new friends wanted to learn about the intersection of business and environmental sustainability. They were active in various social justice movements. And they all believed that a business school education could help them achieve these impact goals.
Net Impact events are the highlight of my school weeks. From Net Impact’s innovative career days to its powerful speakers and workshops, the club’s programming never disappoints. I especially loved going to the Net Impact Conference in Detroit. In addition to the excitement of the conference, the trip was a fun way to get to know my fellow Net Impact members better.
Net Impact has given me a lot, so it’s only right that I return the favor. I now serve as Co-VP of the Social Impact Internship Fund (SIIF). Net Impact’s SIIF raises money for McDonough students working low or unpaid summer internships in the social impact space. Past recipients have worked in emerging markets microfinance, public education systems, and so much more. You can learn more about SIIF here: https://www.georgetownsiif.com/.
Georgetown believes in cura personalis, and this Jesuit value really ties our community together. If you are interested in the social impact space, McDonough is the right place for you.
We Net Impact-ers can’t wait to meet you in the fall!
Net Impact Kogod is our American University chapter of the global Net Impact organization. This organization connects undergraduate, graduate, and professionals around the world who are interested in finding the intersection between profitability and positive social impact.
Our Kogod chapter serves the cohort by providing direct access to this massive network of business-minded folks from all industries and markets. Specifically, we provide students with social and learning events to examine how much American University students can push themselves to become more civically engaged and aware of critical national initiatives such as Sustainability, Impact Investing, Climate Justice, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices.
As part of this incredible organization - I was able to attend the Net Impact Leadership Conference this past September. This event connected graduate students and professional chapters from all over the world - reaching mission-driven individuals in over 20 different countries! Our daily activities included hands-on workshops and panels from sustainability thought leaders and advocates.
These learning opportunities and connections are so critical in digital and remote times - reminding us that we all have much more in common than we have apart. Not only does Net Impact Kogod reach a wide audience of students and advocates outside of campus - our cohort has committed to contributing to our local community as well!
As of this fall, Net Impact will be the official home of the AU Sustainability Club and is a partner of the AU Office of Sustainability providing attendance and support to their important student-centric mission.
June is Technology Month in the Nonprofit Utopia Community!
June is Technology Month in the Nonprofit Utopia Community!
It is hard to believe the month of July is here. It seems like only yesterday that we were hitting the reset button in January, and positioning ourselves and our organizations for success. During the month of May, we focused on Spring Cleaning, getting our houses in order by bringing our organizations into compliance with state and federal disclosure requirements. During the month of June, we…
At our conference, you’ll receive personal attention to help you build a meaningful career.
Enjoy Pre-conference webinars, 1:1 Career Conversations, and 1:1 Resume Crafting.
Find a personal mentor, experience an extensive career coaching boot camp, and utilize your new skills to network at no-host dinners, our day-long Expo featuring over 60 companies, and interactive sessions.
The 2016 Net Impact Conference is the world’s leading event for next-gen leaders tackling the world’s toughest social and environmental problems.
Taking place from November 3-5 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, the conference will bring together thousands of emerging leaders in one of America’s historic cities right before a monumental election day.
