
Event Calendar
Upcoming NEID Global Events
- Boston Brown Bag LunchTue, May 27NEID Global Boston office
- Building Trust in American InstitutionsMultiple DatesFri, May 30Zoom links to be shared upon registration.
- Giving Circle: Using Catalytic Capital to Support LivelihoodsMultiple DatesTue, Jun 03Zoom link shared with Giving Circle.
- 6th Haiti Funders ConferenceWed, Jun 04Boston
- Improving Mental Health Care in the Global SouthMultiple DatesMon, Jun 16Zoom link to be shared with registration.
- Giving Circle: Community-Based Conservation in the Global SouthMultiple DatesTue, Jun 17Zoom link shared with Giving Circle.
- LGBTQ+ Learning Circle: Session 2Thu, Jun 26Zoom link to follow
- NEID Global Summer SoiréeMon, Jun 30Address shared with registration
- Community-Based Conservation in the Global SouthTue, Jul 15Zoom link to follow.
- Innovations in International Philanthropy SymposiumThu, Sep 18Cambridge
- Women & Girls Affinity Group - Session 4Mon, Sep 22Zoom link to follow.
- Special rate for NEID membersWed, Sep 24New York
- Women & Girls Affinity Group - Session 5Mon, Nov 24Zoom link to follow.
- NEID Latin America Learning Circle Follow-onDate and time is TBDZoom link upon request.
MAY
22 | Sharing our Stories: International Philanthropy in Maine (Portland, ME)
27 | One Life to Love Brown Bag (Boston)
30 | Building Trust in American Institutions Giving Circle (1 of 4 - Virtual)
JUNE
4-6 | Haiti Funders Conference (Boston)
13 | Building Trust in American Institutions Giving Circle (2 of 4 - Virtual)
16 | Mental Health Linkages (Day 1 - Virtual)
18 | Mental Health Linkages (Day 2 - Virtual)
20 | Mental Health Linkages (Day 3- Virtual)
30 | NEID Global Summer Soirée (Essex, MA)
JULY
15 | Special invitation: Community Based Conservation in the Global South Giving Circle: A Conversation with Wanjira Mathai (Virtual)
SEPTEMBER
18-19 | Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium, presented in collaboration with The Philanthropic Initiative (Cambridge, MA)
19 | Building Trust in American Institutions Giving Circle (3 of 4 - In-Person at the Symposium)
24-25 | Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting (New York, special rate for NEID Members)
NOVEMBER
21 | Building Trust in American Institutions Giving Circle (4 of 4 - Virtual)
NEID Global Events
Member Endorsed Events
*all event times are listed in ET
Member-Endorsed Events
Open Call for Reviewers | Lever for Change
May-June, 2025 | Virtual
Lever for Change is seeking external evaluators from NEID’s network to read, score, and provide feedback to top applicants in Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million Open Call. Reviewers are asked to attend a 1-hour training webinar and then read ~10 proposals for constructive feedback between May – June 2025. We estimate the process will take about 10 hours and will be done in an online platform on your own time. Reviewers receive an honorarium of $500 USD. Please fill out this form if you are interested!
Endorsed by NEID Member Ina Jamuna Breuer
Building Solidarity with Global Movements Academy | Thousand Currents
May 19-22, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
Join NEID Member organization Thousand Currents for their next Building Solidarity with Global Movements Academy, an immersive, in-person experience focused on building solidarity with grassroots movements in the Global South. In addition to the core in-person Academy experience, participants will embark on a 12-month post-program learning journey where they will receive ongoing support, both as a cohort and individually, as they work to implement the goals and strategies developed during the Academy. Learn more about the Academy and apply today!
Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara
SOLVE at MIT | MIT SOLVE
May 22, 2025 | Virtual
Solve at MIT, held virtually on May 22nd, is Solve’s annual event that brings together global social innovators, the MIT community, investors and philanthropists, and industry experts to share breakthrough solutions that address global challenges across climate, health, learning, economic prosperity, and Indigenous communities. This event is free and made possible but the members and supporters of MIT Solve. If you would like to join, please fill out this Request an Invitation form.
Endorsed by NEID Member Meaghan English
Biophilia: A Global View of Humanity's Love for Nature | Mongabay
May 23, 2025 | Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary, Boylston, MA
Please join us for the artist reception for Biophilia: A Global View of Humanity’s Love for Nature, featuring inspiring images of nature by Alejandro Prescott Cornejo, Erik Hoffner, Rhett Butler, and Romi Castagnino. Alejandro and Erik, along with other Mongabay staff, will be joining us in person to share insights into their art and their work in global conservation journalism. RSVP by May 13 to confirm your attendance by emailing Lily Martin (lily@mongabay.com).
Endorsed by NEID Member Jessica Brown
Accion Annual Claugus Award and Reception honoring Michael Chu and Kash Rangan
June 17, 2025, 5:30-7:00 pm | 25 East 78th Street, NYC
Please join us for a cocktail reception where we will pay tribute to two extraordinary leaders who have contributed exceptional work and innovation to the field of financial inclusion, and played a significant role shaping the next generation of leaders in inclusive finance. Both Kash and Michael are famous at HBS for teaching the popular elective course, ‘Business at the Base of the Pyramid’. In 2006, they partnered with Accion to launch the HBS-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance and thanks to their leadership, more than 1,000 leaders from 500+ organizations and 100+ countries have been equipped with insights, connections, and capabilities to help increase access to economic opportunity around the world.
The Claugus Award is presented to leaders in the field of inclusive finance and named in honor of Accion benefactor Edward Claugus, a skilled investor who was passionate about social change. RSVP to Abdulahi Abdalla: aabdalla@accion.org or 202-888-4325
Endorsed by NEID Member Tara Kenney
CREATE!’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
June 18, 2025 | Portsmouth, NH
Join CREATE! (Center for Renewable Energy and Appropriate Technology for the Environment) on June 18, 2025, for a celebration of Senegalese food and a look at CREATE’s work with food security and food sovereignty in Senegal. Senegalese chef and food activist, Pierre Thiam, has designed a menu of delicious Senegalese small plates, prepared by Portsmouth chef, David Vargas. The evening will also include video narratives by CREATE! community members, a silent auction, and the beautiful water views of Portsmouth’s Carey Cottage (400 Little Harbor Road, Portsmouth, NH). More details and registration available here.
Endorsed by NEID Member Mary-Kay Miller
Issroff Family Foundation Meet the Partners: An Intimate Engagement
June 24, 2025 | Virtual
Save the date to meet the 2025 Collaborative Learning Initiative Cohort. More info to follow. Please reach out to Karen Ansara or NEID Global for more information.
Endorsed by NEID Member Karen Ansara
Finding Refuge Together, RefugePoint's 20th Anniversary Celebration| Refugepoint
October 14, 2025 | Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This celebration will spotlight the stories and resilience of refugees alongside the transformative impact of RefugePoint's innovative programs over the past two decades. The evening will feature global cuisine, vibrant music and dance, compelling storytelling, impactful videos, and a "fireside chat" with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad. RefugePoint is thrilled to honor Barrie Landry (Visionary Humanitarian Award), Isabel Allende (Visionary Storyteller Award), and Goodwin (Goodwill Corporate Award) at the gala. Donations will be accepted in their honor. Contact RefugePoint’s Chief Development Officer, Sarah Hidey, hidey@refugepoint.org, with any questions. Learn more here.
Endorsed by NEID Member Sasha Chanoff
Member-Endorsed Job Opportunities
Director of Development | Blood:Water
Learn more and apply here.
Multiple Positions | World Connect
World Connect is currently hiring a Marketing Communications Manager and a Development Director. Learn more about the roles and how to apply here
Upcoming Global Conferences
The 10th Annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium
May 28-30, 2025 | Washington, DC
Register for the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS25), African Diaspora Network's tenth annual premier Silicon Valley conference bringing together investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from across the globe to envision the future of the African continent. Learn more and register here.
The Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting
September 24-25, 2025 | New York City
The Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, a two-day convening in NYC, will bring together leaders from business, government, and civil society to discuss how donors and other leaders can bridge divides to solve our most urgent crises. CGI is offering
an early access discount for NEID members ($4000 for a single ticket, rather than the standard $5000). In addition to the discount, CGI staff will endeavor to connect NEID members with private roundtables or receptions according to your interests. If you
are interested in attending, the registration link is here. Please contact NEID for the
discount code.