September 20, 2011
BRAC’s two week professional development course, titled “Financial Services for the Poor” will be held in Bangladesh from February 3rd through 17th, includes field visits, and is open to motivated microfinance professionals or those interested in pursuing a career in microfinance. For more information, visit: http://www.allianceforum.org/english/developing/microfinance/mfpro-info.html
September 13, 2011
From our friends at Lumana: Come join us for a night of inspiration and fun at Lumana’s Annual Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction! As an attendee, you will be supporting Lumana in creating empowered communities and meaningful opportunities for active youth leaders worldwide, while experiencing a truly exciting program with our evening’s theme: “Learning From ...
September 5, 2011
Global Partnerships is organizing a delegation to visit partner microfinance institutions in Peru: Join us for an unforgettable journey to one of the most fascinating countries in Latin America. We’ll travel to remote areas to witness firsthand how people are building businesses and improving their lives with the help of microloans and other support from ...
September 2, 2011
In July, YMCA launched Ymicro.org, a pilot microfinance program that leverages the YMCA’s worldwide network of over 45 million members to connect lenders and borrowers. The website platform, modeled on Kiva.org, will connect partner YMCAs in Colombia, Sri Lanka, Gambia, and Liberia with lenders from supporting YMCAs who are created groups of members interested in ...
August 7, 2011
GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS Position: Executive Assistant Location: Seattle, WA Reports to: CEO Founded in 1994, Global Partnerships (GP) is a dynamic, growing nonprofit organization that expands opportunity for people living in poverty by investing in microfinance and other innovative poverty alleviation solutions throughout Latin America. With a team of 21 employees and offices ...
Job Postings
July 19, 2011
After a comprehensive search, Washington CASH has announced the hiring of Derek Birnie to replace outgoing Cheryl Sesnon as the Executive Director of the non profit organization that provides financial services and business training to low-income individuals. Birnie has over twenty years of non profit leadership experience, most recently as the Executive Director of the ...
July 15, 2011
Grameen Foundation is seeking a Development Operations Officer for either its Seattle or its DC office. For more information on this position, please visit: http://www.grameenfoundation.org/development-operations-officer
July 15, 2011
Join Grameen Foundation Technology Center to celebrate their 10-Year Anniversary Celebration with special events featuring the Mobile Agriculture program. Heather Thorne, the Director of ICT Innovation, will share her experiences on the ground in Uganda and discuss how Grameen Foundation is empowering poor farmers like Simon through innovative mobile phone solutions. Grameen Foundation Technology Center ...
June 30, 2011
Job Title: Senior Vice President, Product and Services Job Location: Boston, MA Organization ACCION International is a private, nonprofit organization with the mission of giving people the financial tools they need to work their way out of poverty. By providing “micro” loans, financial services and business training to poor men and women who start their ...
Job Postings
June 19, 2011
The Seattle Foundation is running a region-wide giving campaign to support a range of non-profits, including many of the organizations SeaMo works with toward poverty alleviation. Please consider participating by supporting one of the following organizations: Global Partnerships Jolkona Agros International Esperanza