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What to Consider for Returning International Corporate Volunteers

Global Pro Bono

November 13, 2012 Amanda MacArthur no comments

As 2012 quickly comes to a close and another great year of ICV programs wrap up, it’s a good time to think about the “now what?” Virtually without fail, our pro-bono con...

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The Role of MWB Advisors in Impact Investing

MBAs Without Borders

November 8, 2012 Jailan Adly no comments

When I walked into Net Impact, I hit a wall. A wall of inspiration. The environment was buzzing, filled with highly educated (and smart!) individuals who could be making ...

Impact Investing: Opportunities and Limitations

MBAs Without Borders

October 18, 2012 Jailan Adly no comments

As the practice of impact investing matures, evolving from a peripheral concept to a mainstream practice, the momentum around this nascent industry is growing. At a time ...

Strengthening HR Capabilities of Mental Health Institutions in Chile

Chile

September 14, 2012 Rodrigo Soares no comments

A day in the life of a regular mental health caregiver in Chile needs more than 24 hours. A “normal” day for the men and women who work assisting mentally challenged chil...

Pfizer Global Health Teams Improving Health Delivery in Santiago, Chile

Chile

August 29, 2012 Rodrigo Soares no comments

I am a Senior Program Manager at CDC Development Solutions which is an NGO based in Washington, DC that designs and implements programs that leverage corporate employees ...

ICV as a Leadership and Skills Development Tool: PepsiCorps in Ghana

Ghana

August 2, 2012 Amanda MacArthur no comments

This article originally appeared on Triple Pundit, on August 2nd 2012. International Corporate Volunteer (ICV) programs are often highlighted for their potential as leade...

Fast Company Explores the Benefits of Being an MWB Advisor

MBAs Without Borders

July 3, 2012 Jailan Adly no comments

Yesterday, Fast Company expert blogger Alice Korngold wrote a great piece on CDS’ MBAs Without Borders (MWB) program and the benefits of overseas assignments for recent M...

CEICV Showing How Business Solutions Can Meet Development Challenges

Global Pro Bono

June 27, 2012 Amanda MacArthur no comments

This article originally appeared on CSRWire. It is the first in a six-part series highlighting innovative trends in skills-based volunteering from pledge companies of A B...

Exploring the Intersection of For-Profits and Non-Profits in International Development

Impact & Innovation

June 4, 2012 Deirdre White no comments

Last week I had the opportunity to attend an event at CSIS: Advancing Local Content: Harnessing Business Investment for High Impact Development. The forum was organized t...

How Can IBM's P-TECH Initiative Be Applied Internationally?

Impact & Innovation

January 24, 2012 Deirdre White no comments

“We don’t have a jobs problem in this country; we have a skills problem.” This was how Stan Litow, quoting Thomas Friedman, began his presentation to the participants at ...