Fantastic Global Impact Opps, PCDN Newsletter, August 13, 2024

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Craig Zelizer
August 13, 2024

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Social Impact Opportunities

Program Technologist, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, DC

Program Technologists use their technical expertise to conduct investigations and hold companies accountable for the misuse of technology.

Vice President of Innovation, Impact & Learning at Centering Healthcare Institute, US, Remote

Centering Healthcare Institute is a non-profit organization that collaborates with healthcare providers across all sectors to transform healthcare. Our mission is to improve health, transform care, and disrupt inequitable systems through the Centering group model.

Manager, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Strategic Partnerships, Myanmar

the HD and Strategic Partnerships Manager seeks the smooth delivery of Humanitarian Diplomacy, strategic partnerships and resource mobilization (SPRM) activities for the IFRC in Myanmar.

International Research and Stakeholder Analysis Consultant (Preventing violent extremism through female leadership networks)

Home-based with duty travels to West and Central Africa countries

Financial Mechanisms and Investment Manager (Business Case Initiative) - Rainforest Alliance - Bogotá

The goal of the Business Case is to scale-up reductions in commodity-driven deforestation while accelerating biodiversity conservation, restoration, and community livelihood gains by demonstrating the business case for collective landscape action and enabling its application globally.

Junior Collaborator (Institutional Engagement Unit – Young Talent Program) – Department of International Refugee Law and Migration Law - Remote

The Junior Collaborator provides operational support to the overall work of the Institutional Engagement Unit and the delivery of specific activities, including specific research, preparation of learning and promotional materials, support in the implementation of sessions, using online learning tools, data and legal analysis, as well as outreach and external activities.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Join swisspeace (University of Basel) for your hashtag#PhD or hashtag#postdoc with the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship hashtag#ESKAS for young researchers from abroad.

✅ public grant to conduct hashtag#research for the academic year 2025-26.
✅ for young international researchers with a completed master's degree or PhD.

CREA’s 11th Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute

CREA’s Disability, Sexuality, and Rights Online Institute (DSROI) is a six week long online course that provides a study of theory and practice at the intersection of disability, gender and sexuality with a focus on perspectives from the global South.

Apply for the Fellowship - Mandela Washington

In the summer of 2025, the Mandela Washington Fellowship will bring up to 700 young African leaders to the United States

The 5th cohort of our 'Accelerate Your Social Impact Career Course' on Maven is launching soon! 🎓🌍

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Social Impact News

Joke of the Week

Why did the non-profit worker bring a notebook to the board meeting?

To take change-making notes!

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IMPACT News

Trump's "Loser" Label and Its Consequences 

The Frame Lab examines how labeling Trump a "loser" impacts political narratives and public perception. This framing could influence voter behavior and democratic engagement in upcoming elections.

The Loneliness Epidemic in America 

Vox discusses the rise of loneliness across the U.S., highlighting how social isolation and declining community spaces are affecting mental health. The article offers strategies to rebuild social connections.

Oil Companies and the Carbon Capture Controversy 

Pulitzer Center reveals that oil companies are aware of the limitations of carbon capture technologies but continue to promote them. This raises concerns about their commitment to tackling climate change.

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🚀 Organization Focus: Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN)

GIIN is a leader in advancing impact investing, helping investors navigate and maximize the potential of investments that generate social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns. They provide resources, data, and tools to support the growth of the impact investing market. Check out their initiatives and job board for opportunities in this dynamic field here.

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🎥 TED Talk to Watch: The problem with food and climate (and how to fix it)
Jonathan Foley explains the critical link between our food systems and climate change, and presents actionable solutions to address these intertwined challenges.

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🌟 LinkedIn Profile to Follow

Lily Zheng is a DEI strategist, speaker, and consultant with a deep commitment to creating equitable workplaces. Their insights into diversity, equity, and inclusion help organizations implement lasting change.