We are pleased to announce that the Yale School of Management is hosting its 10th annual Philanthropy Conference on February 13, 2015 at the brand new Evans Hall in New Haven, CT. The conference will explore the cycle of growth and innovation with stakeholders from across the philanthropic landscape, and we want to invite you and your Net Impact chapter members to join us for this exciting event. It will serve as a platform to REFLECT upon lessons learnt from the past, INNOVATE by exploring new ventures and increase IMPACT in the world around us. Panel discussions will focus on the following key questions:

· How to best use business models such as venture philanthropy and impact investing?

· How to conduct and incorporate data-driven decision-making into program design?

· How to increase effectiveness through strategic collaborations with both funder and non-profit?

· How to create a culture of change and use incentives for innovation & social impact?

Stay tuned for more exciting information on Opening Keynote, Panelists and TED-Talk Style Closing Plenary. Attached is our recent announcement about DBL Investor’s Nancy Pfund joining us for a special fireside chat. Register for early bird discount today. Student pricing is available, and the discount runs only until December 12th.

Cheers,
Joanne Wong
2015 YPC Co-Chair

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About YPC
YPC is an interdisciplinary forum that explores salient topics in philanthropy in order to foster dialogue, strengthen networks, and cultivate leadership in the sector. Organized by student leaders from SOM, YPC fosters an environment where presenters, practitioners and students alike are encouraged – and inspired – to delve deep into the issues around philanthropy. YPC is one of the premier philanthropy conferences in the country and as the only one organized by MBA students, it provides a unique and critical perspective on challenging management issues facing the field. Past keynote speakers have included La June Montgomery Tabron, Jean Case, Paul Brest, Jed Emerson, Mark Kramer, and Gara LaMarche.