Blended Finance & Impact Investing in the Global South
On September 26, the Economic Development Club hosted Clint Bartlett, MAM ‘17—a consultant to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and expert in impact investing—for an engaging session on the critical role that blended finance will pla
Net Impact Hosts Deloitte Social Impact Case Competition
On November 14 and 15, Net Impact hosted its annual Social Impact Case Competition, a social impact- and strategy-based challenge sponsored by Deloitte.
Inaugural Yale Business and the Environment Conference Explores How Business Can Balance Profit and Planet
The event drew more than 100 attendees to Yale SOM on February 8 to discuss the sustainability challenges and opportunities facing business today.
Fintech for Inclusion: Building a Bank for the African Majority
On November 6, Social Impact Lab welcomed 2024 Yale World Fellow Tarek Mouganie for a powerful discussion on using technology to drive financial inclusion in Africa.
Nonprofit Fundraising: The Why and How of Storytelling
On November 20, Nancy Raybin, MPPM ’79, a nationally known leader in nonprofits and philanthropy, joined SOM’s Social Impact Lab to provide a compelling overview of the landscape of nonprofit fundraising.
Exploring Meaningful Careers at Social Impact Week
Grace McEnery ’25 reflects on a week of conversations with SOM alums and industry leaders about impact-focused careers.
SOM’s Meet the Clients Night Forges Partnerships with New Haven Organizations
PSEII brought together over 80 students and representatives from local organizations at its annual Meet the Clients event on October 29.
Advancing Workforce Development Through Impact Investing in Connecticut
On November 13, 2024, Sooah Rho ’23 and Billy Huang ’21 came to speak at Social Impact Lab. Both alums embody a commitment to social impact that bridges personal experience, systemic change, and innovative program design.
Yale SOM Strengthens Local Ties at Second Annual Community Mixer
Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Program on Social Enterprise, Innovation, and Impact (PSEII) hosted its second annual Community Mixer on October 8.
Building State Capability: A Path to Inclusive Economic Development
The “Building State Capability” panel at the annual SOM Economic Development Symposium in March 2024 delved into the many challenges leaders in economic development face.