Read Autumn 2009 Letter from Jacqueline: A quarterly update letter from Jacqueline recaps recent news and Acumen Fund’s annual Investor Gathering, which took place in New York on November 17, 2009. Amongst other news, there is early proof that Patient Capital is working and an update from Jacqueline’s recent trip to India.
Ripple Effect in the News: Nairobi’s The Standard recently featured an article on Ripple Effect pilot program in East Africa. The Business Daily also recently featured an article on Ripple Effect.
Unreasonable Justice Ideas Initiative: Our friends at Unreasonable Justice have announced an ideas competition, open until December 14.
Ripple Effect India Video Online: In more Ripple Effect news, there is now footage from the India pilots online. Click here to watch.
Jacqueline on Aid to Pakistan: Acumen Founder and CEO Jacqueline Novogratz recently published an op-ed in the New Jersey Star Ledger.
Literature Review of Philanthropy and Investing: Blueprint Research & Design has an excellent review of the literature on philanthropy and investing.
The New Recruits on NPR: 2009 AF Fellow Heidi Krauel is featured on NPR’s Marketplace with New Recruits director Seth Kramer speaking about her time as an AF Fellow.
Employment Opportunities at Lifespring: Lifespring hospitals is currently look to fill two senior level positions. Click here for more information.
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