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9 April 2010 0 Comments

April Member Spotlight: Shara Senior

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Our April 2010 Newsletter features Independent Consultant, Shara Senior. After you’ve read more about Shara, don’t stop there. Send an email to niseattle@gmail.com and let us know that you want to share your story too.
What do you do and why did you join Net Impact?
For the last few years, I’ve been an independent consultant for a few different organizations: Cascade Designs (an outdoor equipment manufacturer based in Seattle), PATH (a global health nonprofit), and Ascension Health (the largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S.). My work has focused on helping organizations develop social enterprises that provide critical goods and services to the poor by involving them as producers, consumers, and entrepreneurs. [...]
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9 April 2010 0 Comments

Job Opp at Pioneer Human Services

seattle csr jobsPioneer Human Services (PHS), a $60m non-profit social enterprise founded in 1963 and currently employing nearly 1000 people, seeks a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Pioneer’s mission to provide a Chance for Change is built on the premise that a social mission and innovative, disciplined business practices can go hand-in-hand, PHS now occupies a prominent place in the national social enterprise movement.

Are you a driven, community-minded business leader? Do you share a passion for Pioneer’s belief that every individual has untapped potential and, given the chance for change, can become a contributing member of the community? Pioneer Human Services is offering a rare opportunity to lead a business and directly enhance the community at the same time.

We seek a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience in significant management roles such as running a large non-profit agency, operating a for-profit business, or leading a division/department of substantial size. Experience in or exposure to social enterprise, behavioral health and/or corrections programs is preferred.

Pioneer is offering a very competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. For immediate consideration please send a cover letter and resume to info@waldronhr.com. For more information please visit www.pioneerhumanservices.org or call Mike Humphries or Ed Rogan at 206.441.4144. PHS is a progressive and equal opportunity employer actively promoting inclusion and diversity among its workforce.

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1 April 2010 0 Comments

Leading Change Dinner: April 12, 2010

Pursuing Your Passion Through Social Entrepreneurship: April 12, 2010 at 6:30

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Net Impact Seattle will host a Dinner and Dialogue on April 12, 2010, at 6:30 pm, as a part of its Leading Change Series.  The Series features monthly group dialogues on how individuals can help advance corporate responsibility so that their organizations have a positive impact on, and even improve the communities they touch.

The fourth Dialogue in the Leading Change Series, “Pursuing Your Passion through Social Entrepreneurship”, will explore how you can use the power of business to tackle some of world’s toughest social problems. Come meet Carol Schillios and hear her inspirational stories and experiences, as well as see a working example of using business to fund social programs.  Through this event you will learn more about the field of Social Entrepreneurship and the power of Cooperative Micro-credit. You will be inspired and empowered to continue your journey of discovery and decide how you will leverage your skills and experience to use business to do good and do well. Reserve your spot online at BrownPaperTickets.com (search for Net Impact Seattle)

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