7th Annual Social Enterprise Symposium - Feb. 27

My name is Ryan Steinbach, Coordinator at the Center for Social Value Creation. I’m writing to personally invite you and your students to the 7th Annual Social Enterprise Symposium (SES15), planned for February 27th, 2015 at the Stamp Student Union.   

From social entrepreneurship to corporate sustainability, the 2015 Symposium will explore social impact and value creation from a variety of lenses. Academic allies from across the University of Maryland will lead interactive sessions and workshops that inspire social and environmental change, and emphasize entrepreneurial thinking. In particular, we thought your students would enjoy the session titled “Strategic Giving vs Conscious Capitalism - Which Creates Greater Impact?”.  Here’s a brief description: 

This session will feature a lively debate with two industry professionals facing off over one big question – strategic giving or conscious capitalism? Which makes the greater impact? Speakers will discuss the financial scale of corporate philanthropy, the future of strategic giving, and explore whether profit-centered companies employing conscious capitalism are best suited to realize financial success and transformational impact. Session participants will break into groups and engage in guided mini-debates/discussions about the pros and cons of each approach.  

The 2015 Symposium will also feature: 

• A Morning keynote with TOMS Shoes
• “Afternoon Buzz” - A main stage feature fueled by caffeine and high-impact ideas!
• Our second-annual Do Good Showcase, featuring aspiring UMD student entrepreneurs
• A closing dessert reception with facilitated (and fun!) networking 

To see the full SES15 lineup – and to REGISTER – visit the event page at ter.ps/ses.  This event is free to UMD students, staff and faculty, but registration is required. (Attendees can  come and go as class schedules allow). The Social Enterprise Symposium is truly an educational and memorable learning experience, and it will be further enriched by your presence.