CSR Press Release

DENVER- - - On October 17th, the Opportunity Collaboration will bring together leaders from all over the world to create change, leverage resources and create new alliances in the fight against poverty. Registration is still open for those interested in taking action.

Why Should You Go?
The Opportunity Collaboration is focused on networking, collaboration, problem solving and partnering to more efficiently address poverty alleviation and economic justice. Delegates are catalytic senior leaders who, by actions and accomplishments have shown pragmatic vision, passionate tenacity, extraordinary thinking and planning, adaptive leadership, non-ideological activism and a strong ethical grounding.

When and Where?
October 17-20, 2009 in Ixtapa, Mexico. October 17th is World Poverty Day.

Who Will Be There?
A diverse community of 200-250 social investors/social ventures, entrepreneurial nonprofit leaders, foundation trustees/executives and policy thought leaders.

Delegates Include:

• John Anner, CEO, East Meets West Foundation
  
• Andrew E. Barrer, Ph.D. President, U.S. Coalition for Child Survival
  
• Theresa Fay-Bustillos, President, Board of Directors, International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
  
• Donna P. Hall, Chief Executive Officer, Women Donors Network
  
• Peter H. Johnson, Partner, Developing World Markets
  
• Claudia Viek, CEO, California Association of Microenterprise Organizations.

Summit Chancellors Sponsoring the Event:
The Calvert Social Investment Foundation, Global Philanthropy Forum, Social Venture Network, Stanford Social Innovation Review (Stanford Center for Social Innovation), Women Donors Network, Worldways Social Marketing and Convening Coordinator (& CEO of MicroCredit Enterprises) Jonathan C. Lewis.

About The Opportunity Collaboration:
The Opportunity Collaboration is a learning, teaching and networking summit - a diverse community of social investors/social ventures, entrepreneurial nonprofit leaders, foundation trustees/executives, policy thought leaders and agents of change.

An impartial, non-aligned forum, the Opportunity Collaboration uses the power of connection and community to create economic justice and alleviate poverty. The Opportunity Collaboration’s 2009 congress occurs on World Poverty Day.

How Can You Get Involved?
To find out more about the Opportunity Collaboration or to register online, please visit www.opportunitycollaboration.net

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