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NYU Wagner and Law Professors Recognized for their Collaboration in Impact Finance… Graduate education in impact finance, like socially mindful investment itself, is … field in schools of business, law, and policy, the annual Impact and Sustainable Finance Consortium at Northwestern … Fund. He also directs the school’s MPA specialization in Social Innovation & Investment Initiative, a central hub and …
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CREATING A FUND FOR THE “MISSING MIDDLE” OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN LATIN AMERICA… that would target the “missing middle” of small and medium social enterprises in Latin America. The team conducted a … of research on the core issues of gender equality, impact investing, gender lens investing, and the “missing … data on the financial climate of the Latin American social impact sphere through interviews with three experienced …
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Advanced Certificate in Social Finance… Develop the Skills to Succeed in the Burgeoning Social Impact and Sustainable Finance Sector. Request More … Advanced Certificate in Social Finance …
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Participants and Projects… to the promotion of women’s rights, gender equality and social justice for all. She has more than ten years of … Cynthia worked with the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, undertaking research on a wide range of social and economic issues in Ghana. She also worked with the …
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Social Innovation and Investment Alliance (SIIA)… MISSION The Social Innovation and Investment Alliance (SIIA) is a student … informing, and inspiring students and alumni interested in social impact, innovation, and investment. We build community; … Social Innovation and Investment Alliance (SIIA) …
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The Financial Consequences of Being Denied Benefit Access… We examine the causal impact of being denied benefit access on the financial … (or undermining) the financial protection provided by social insurance programs. …
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EVALUATING PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR BIPOC SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS… a dynamic ecosystem to support and invest in emerging social entrepreneurs who work at the intersection of global justice, racial equity, and social innovation. In 2020, Echoing Green launched a $50 … tool to collect quantitative and qualitative data on the impact of the new program structure and its support …
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Recent & Upcoming Projects… of Launching the MicroBuild Fund, a First-of-its-Kind Impact Investing Case Study Launching the MicroBuild Fund, … in partnership with The Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship at NYU School of Law, explores the … 2018) MISSION Framework: The importance of Organization on impact (December 19, 2018) MISSION Framework: Impact …
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MPA-JD or MUP-JD… & Finance Management & Leadership Public Policy Analysis Social Impact, Innovation & Investment The Master of Urban Planning … a leader, tackle a broad range of challenges, and deliver social change. Whether you see yourself pursuing public … to lead programs and institutions that create a positive impact. Advisement An important aspect of the dual-degree …
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Paula Luff… joining DSC, she served as Director of Sustainability and Impact for Inherent Group, an ESG-focused investment manager. … Inherent Group, Paula was Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hess Corporation where she … and its foundation. She also represented Pfizer on social impact and global health issues with investors, the media, …
Capstone Projects
INCORPORATING A SOCIAL COMPENSATION MODEL IN ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTATION PROJECTS… a Capstone team to assist with executing the project’s social impact compensation model, one of the first developed as part … for improvement. The team found that including a social scope in climate adaptation projects is beneficial for … INCORPORATING A SOCIAL COMPENSATION MODEL IN ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTATION PROJECTS …
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Improving Classroom Quality: Teacher Influences and Experimental Impacts of the 4Rs Program… in the reliable and valid measurement of classroom-level social processes known to influence children's social–emotional and academic development and addresses a … quality of 3rd-grade classrooms, (b) test the experimental impact of a school-based social–emotional learning and …
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OPTIMIZING IMPACT MEASUREMENT: HOW NONPROFIT BOARD SERVICEEFFECTS CORPORATE EMPLOYEES… enlisted a Capstone team to measure and communicate the impact of nonprofit board service on BoardLead’s corporate … The team conducted a literature review exploring impact measurement as it pertains to corporate social responsibility (CSR), volunteering, and nonprofit …
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Assessing the non-financial impact of UNCDF infrastructure projects in Tanzania… Today, LFI-T is exploring ways to assess the non-financial impact (i.e., social, economic, environmental) of its project portfolio. In doing so, LFI-T hopes to demonstrate transformative impact across bundles of infrastructure projects and attract … Assessing the non-financial impact of UNCDF infrastructure projects in Tanzania …
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Elective Courses… Social Justice & Democracy … focal area draw on theory and practice from public and social finance and social impact investment. Many of the courses have some … finance and one which covers social enterprises and social impact investment. … Focus Area Build the skills necessary to navigate social identities, manage partnerships, and foster equitable …
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MPA-PNP Curriculum… Specialization Focus Areas Social Enterprise Social Finance Social Innovation, Design, and Technology View courses in … and Government Organizations Philanthropy and Fundraising Social Justice and Democracy Transportation Search courses by … A Creative Approach to Problem Solving and Creating Impact Performance Measurement and Management Multiple …
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Opportunity Zones: Impact Metrics and Policy Incentives… Ventures engaged the Capstone team to define and refine social impact metrics and analyze policies and programs in various … utilized existing frameworks and methodologies from the US Impact Investing Alliance, BEECK Center, and IRIS+ to … Opportunity Zones: Impact Metrics and Policy Incentives …
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NYU Wagner Students Deepen Capabilities for Collaborative Impact… practiced collaborative capabilities for amplifying social change efforts. Emphasizing the value of collective … models to engage with others in leveraging collaborative impact. The workshops intentionally prioritized expressive … in the field of leadership and deepens its students’ impact as public servants. To further scale and complement …
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Professor Julia Lane Honored for Service to the Social Sciences… 2017 Warren E. Miller Award for Meritorious Service to the Social Sciences , an honor initiated in 1993 by the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) to recognize individuals who have had a profound impact on social science research and infrastructure. Lane is …
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Armand Biroonak… is currently the Head of Employee Engagement, Community Impact for UBS Americas where he leads the firm’s employee … also drives cross-business initiatives that deliver shared impact such as: community investments, diversity, equity, and … mission to invest and fund the world’s most promising social entrepreneurs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in …
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The Impact of Remittances on Crime Rates in M?xico… Capstone provides a framework for understanding the impact of remittance flows on the social and economic lives of Mexicans within Mexico. The goal … have been put to productive use by looking at their impact on the municipal level, specifically by measuring … The Impact of Remittances on Crime Rates in M?xico …
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The Impact of Residency Training on Physicians’ Outlook on AIDS: A Cohort Analysis… The impact of training on physicians' commitment to professional … AIDS. The findings revealed a consistent, negative impact of training on all three attitudes. Cohort and period … physicians emerge with a dedication to fulfilling their social responsibilities. …
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Exploring Career Opportunities: OCS and Social Innovation & Investment Alliance Panel… the NYU Wagner Office of Career Services (OCS) and the Social Innovation and Investment Alliance (SIIA) hosted a Careers in Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) career panel, … some of the work professionals are doing in the social impact, innovation, and investment field. Moderated by …
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Shalane Yuen… Shalane Yuen is a global social impact leader whose work spans multiple continents and … Africa Cohort 2024-2025. Her 13-year journey in social impact has taken her from management consulting at Namibia's …