The Opportunity Collaboration is a global gathering of non-profit leaders, grant-makers, social financiers, social entrepreneurs and agents of change focused on poverty alleviation. Its mission is promote networking, foster collaboration and to leverage resources. Ultimately, the goal is to accelerate the work of global and domestic poverty alleviation. The Collaboration convenes October 17th, World Poverty Day, through October 20th, 2009. Delegates will stay connected through the Collaborations' year round e-community.