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»Welcome to the UC Davis chapter of Net Impact

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Net Impact is an organization dedicated to creating a network of business leaders who use the power of business to create a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact. Founded in 1999, the chapter at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management is one of the most active in the country.

Among other activities, the club has yearly courses in social entrepreneurship and sustainable business focusing on the "triple bottom line." As well, our chapter regularly hosts speakers, participates in campus greening initiatives, and attends the yearly National Net Impact Conference.

As part of the school's Center for Investor Welfare and Corporate Responsibility, members of the club participate in managing the school's socially responsible index fund (done for course credit).

At Davis Net Impact, we constantly search for new and innovative approaches to corporate responsibility and ways to demonstrate its impact. Liz Maw, Net Impact's Executive Director, has noted that we lead the way in campus and community impact and that "In addition to their many accomplishments, the Davis team has spread the Net Impact message to the 110 person student body creating a chapter that while small in number, is mighty in impact.”

»Trailblazing Away...

Congratulations to the 2007 chapter of Davis Net Impact. The 2008 graduating class built on and expanded the prior year's phenomenal programs which resulted in the 2006 Small School Chapter of the Year award. These pioneering efforts were recognized at the 2007 Net Impact Conference in Nashville where the chapter was awarded 2007 Trailblazer Chapter of the Year!!! The leadership team is proud to have received this honor and would like to take the opportunity to thank all of those who contributed to the strength of the club.

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»Board Fellows

The Net Impact Board Fellows Program matches UC Davis Graduate School of Management MBA candidates with the Boards of Directors of nonprofit organizations for 1 year fellowships as non-voting board members. The overarching goals of the program are to teach and develop leadership skills in MBA students, instill the importance of community service throughout their careers, and provide nonprofit boards with a talent pool to advance specific projects.

More information.
Non-profit host? Get the application.

Spotlighting Events


Congratulations Second Years!

Congratulations Second Years on graduating from the GSM! Thank you for all your advice, contributions, spirit, and friendship. Good luck!

First Annual NorCal Social

On May 1, 2008, Davis Net Impacters burst the bubble and ventured to San Francisco for the first Annual Net Impact NorCal Social. It was created by student Net Impact chapters of the Northern California region in an effort to collaborate and get to know each other. Here's to many more!

Paul Hudnut of Envirofit visits via SESS

On April 10th, The Center for Entrepreneurship and Davis Net Impact presented another fantastic presentation in the Sustainable Enterprise Speaker Series. Paul Hudnut, professor in entrepreneurship from the Bainbridge Graduate Institute and Colorado State University, spoke about his new company Envirofit...» Read More

Movie Night

This year, Net Impact hosted Movie Night 2008. Movie night takes place the night before MBA Day, an all day event hosted by the school to welcome next year’s incoming prospective students to our campus, the program, and their future classmates...» Read More

Davis Net Impact receives Gold Ranking

Davis Net Impact is proud to announce that our chapter has received a “Gold Chapter” standing from Net Impact Central! Each year, Net Impact ranks its Chapters to highlight those that exemplify or exceed Net Impact Central’s requirements.

Net Impact participates in UCD Focus the Nation Event

On Thursday, January 31st, 2008, over 1750 educational institutions (primarily colleges and universities) across the country hosted events focusing on climate change solutions as part of Focus the Nation. UC Davis hosted one of the more creative, community collaborative, and extensive events of the day...» Read More

The UCD Net Impact Newsletter

Keep up with upcoming events, speakers, and job and internship opportunities with the Net Impact Newsletter. Catch all the prime local and national net impact happenings....» Read More

Day on the Job - Alza

UCD Net Impact hosted a day on the job at & Johnson's Alza manufacturing plant, and their ne solar power field. Read about how one Net Impact member viewed the experience (but only after I update the link because I am still figuring this thing out)...» Read More