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World Vision Seattle Seeks Brand Advisor

World Vision Seattle Seeks Brand Advisor

December 29, 2011 No Comments

The brand advisor will work with VisionFund’s global marketing and fund-raising director, marketing manager, and communications director to develop, review, manage, facilitate, advise, and implement the brand and re-branding of affiliated micro-finance institutions within the VisionFund network. For more information, see the full description.

Wokai Seattle: Drinks for a Better World on December 8th

Wokai Seattle: Drinks for a Better World on December 8th

November 30, 2011 No Comments

Wokai commissioned emerging Chinese photographers to travel to remote rural villages and capture images of Wokai’s work in microfinance. Please join them for a viewing of these works and a celebration of this project to promote microfinance in China. Date: 12/08/11, Thursday Location: Fremont Brewing Company, 3409 Woodland Park Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 Time: ...

Global Partnerships, Fonkoze Pledge to Reach 50,000 Women in 3 Years

Global Partnerships, Fonkoze Pledge to Reach 50,000 Women in 3 Years

November 21, 2011 No Comments

In a partnership with Linked Foundation, Fonkoze and Global Partnerships plan to reach 50,000 poor and ultra poor women in Haiti with essential health services. In 2010, 15 percent of the poor market women served by Fonkoze left our program because of expenses related to health issues,” said Carine Roenen, Director of Fonkoze. “For years our ...

Fabric of Life, at the Woman’s Century Club

Fabric of Life, at the Woman’s Century Club

November 16, 2011 No Comments

Meet Fabric of Life founder Carol Schillios, and learn more about this Edmonds-based nonprofit organization and boutique that helps African girls go from begging on the streets to supporting themselves through craft-making in 18 months. Founded by suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt in 1891, the Woman’s Century Club presents programs designed to connect and inspire. Our ...

Blassys Hosts Microfinance and Accounting Conference

Blassys Hosts Microfinance and Accounting Conference

November 2, 2011 No Comments

The conference is a gathering of professionals about the transformations taking place within the microfinance industry, the challenges of balancing profitability with fairness, emerging issues and their implications for the accounting profession. The conference will include luncheon, a plenary panel session and presentations from microfinance stakeholders. Discussion highlights: Current state of the microfinance industry; Emerging ...

Job Opening: Software Support and Office Management

October 21, 2011 No Comments

DownHome Solutions, a provider of community lending software, is seeking a part time employee for software support and office administration. For more information, visit their site at: http://www.downhomesolutions.com/

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Global Partnerships Magnified: October 25th

Global Partnerships Magnified: October 25th

October 19, 2011 No Comments

Please join Global Partnerships for wine, nibbles and a dynamic conversation with CEO Rick Beckett. Rick will provide an in-depth look at the stories and impact behind GP’s work and discuss GP’s new focus on innovative solutions beyond microfinance, such as women’s health education, agricultural training for small-scale coffee farmers and green technology that improves ...

Microenterprise Intern and Volunteer Positions Available in Seattle

October 17, 2011 No Comments

Washington CASH is seeking interns and volunteers to support its Ventures program in Seattle. Information on the marketing intern position: Position: Marketing & Communications Intern Job Description: The Marketing & Communications Intern will provide support for the Marketing Director. Specific Responsibilities: The intern would work closely with the Marketing Director to develop marketing materials, newsletter ...

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Washington CASH Presents the Fall Festival Marketplace
WOCCU is Seeking Consultant for Branchless Banking

WOCCU is Seeking Consultant for Branchless Banking

October 3, 2011 No Comments

A new job posting: World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) is the global trade association and development agency for credit unions. WOCCU promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. WOCCU advocates on behalf of the global ...

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Wokai Seattle: Drinks for a Better World on December 8th

Wokai commissioned emerging Chinese photographers to travel to remote rural villages and capture images of Wokai’s work in microfinance....

2011 Law and Development Institute Conference on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Seattle University

By Diane Lourdes Dick.  The Law and Development Institute (“LDI”) and Seattle University School of Law will host the...

Global Partnerships, Fonkoze Pledge to Reach 50,000 Women in 3 Years

In a partnership with Linked Foundation, Fonkoze and Global Partnerships plan to reach 50,000 poor and ultra poor women...

Zidisha Turns Microfinance on its Head

While conducting fieldwork for a microfinance organization in West Africa in 2006, Zidisha.org founder Julia Kurnia noticed something startling....

Points to Ponder: What is Microfinance?

By Diane Lourdes Dick.  What is “microfinance”? Does the term refer to a series of financial transactions, or does it suggest...