From the Founder & Executive Director

What Motivates the Best Social Entrepreneurs?

Let’s consider the question of what is the right or best kind of motivation for the rapidly growing class of social entrepreneurs. It’s a hot area, with a lot of new entrants, and not much in the way of rules and guidelines. Read more here.

SEI February Lecture Series

Join the Social Enterprise Institute on Monday, February 25th as we welcome Ms. Rebecca Leventhal of Social Finance US to discuss the organization's groundbreaking work bringing social impact bonds to scale. This series, "Investing for Impact", is a two part series featuring innovators in the impact investing and social finance sector. The event will take place at the Alumni Center, 6th Floor, 716 Columbus Place. The lecture will be from 6:00-7:00pm. RSVP at February Lecture Series Eventbrite.

SEI Student Association

Interested in getting involved with projects at the Social Enterprise Institute? SEI Student Association meetings are on Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm in 13 Int'l Village. Formerly NetImpact, we have reworked the SEI Student Association to focus on developing student-led, social enterprise-focused projects. Some examples include: Njabini Apparel, financial literacy training in prisons, and Manna Project International. We are welcoming new members for leadership, developing projects, and general members! Contact sei@neu.edu with questions.

Past Events

The Intersection Event

The Intersection Event was a unique day-long event on innovation and its effect on the major social issues of our time. It was held at Google Headquarters on January 19, 2013. During this unparalleled day-long experience, the most respected innovators in the world converged with leading social change agents to tackle some of the greatest issues of our time. Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook.

Internships & Co-ops

Global Health Volunteer Abroad Experience

We very much hope to have an opportunity to work with you in our Global Impact Corps Volunteer Abroad Program in Ghana, Honduras, or India! The Global Impact Corps program offers an opportunity to participate in and learn from Unite For Sight's global health delivery programs which have provided eye care to more than 1.5 million patients, including more than 61,000 sight-restoring surgeries. See more volunteer accounts here.

ThinkImpact's Summer Opportunity

ThinkImpact is now accepting applications for its amazing summer Institute 2013! "In Africa, nobody is poor." This summer, we're looking for a few exceptional college students to come see what we mean. Apply today to develop your entrepreneurial skills in rural Africa.

StartSomeGood Part Time Job

StartSomeGood, one of the world's leading crowd funding designed to empower social change organizations, has part time positions this year! The positions are: Partnerships Catalyst, Community Builder, PR Intern and Design volunteers. All applications should be directed to hello@startsomegood.com with the materials requested in each Position Description.

Coop Opportunity in Samara Woven Products

Available immediately, Internship or coop opportunity for a business or arts student to assist woman in business in Tanzania Africa - Pilly Kafuye as part of the Samara Woven products company. Pilly is looking to get more exposure of the carpets/products and to increase sales. Student would work to make website and product available online for the United States and expand from current business in Tanzania to the US and Europe. Also would assist in the marketing and production of the weaving products. Pilly would train student on weaving process if interested also. Students willingness and expertise in these areas would be in exchange for room and board in her home in Africa.

Other Opportunities

Start a Nourish International chapter on your campus today!

Join our student movement to address global poverty through social entrepreneurship. We are currently located on 28 U.S. college campuses and are now accepting applications to expand! Nourish International is a unique organization in the field, successfully blending social entrepreneurship and responsible international development. For more information click here.

The Social Innovation Challenge

The Dell Social Innovation Challenge identifies and supports promising young social innovators who dedicate themselves to solving the world's most pressing problems with their transformative ideas. Since our launch, more than 15,000 students from 105 countries have proposed more than 4,500 ideas! Stay tuned to hear about the finalist and the great projects.

Lend for America Fellowship Opportunity

Spend the summer building a better country through microfinance. Lend for America Fellowship summer internship is now open. The summer internship offers a $2,500 stipend and covers all travel expenses.Fellows receive a crash course in microfinance, a full-time summer internship with an existing microfinance group, and year-round support from Lend for America as they start their organizations. Apply here before March 22, 2013.