[act-ma] TONIGHT Socially Responsible Investing - SoJust Skillshare

[Robbie Samuels]

Hope you can join us tonight for this really informative skillshare.
*Register at www.sojust.org** *- Newcomers always welcomed!

Fee: $10-$20 (sliding scale) is split with the trainer.

Limited space - register ahead of time.

Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space available).


On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Robbie Samuels <send2robbie at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hey fellow activists and organizers,
>
>
> Uncertain how to work towards a secure financial future while living out
> your values? Then you definitely want to join us this Monday for a
> skillshare that is back by popular demand.
>
>
> Join Socializing for Justice for a Socially Responsible Investing
> Skillshare on August 5, 6:00 - 8:30 PM.
>
> How do we manage our savings to best sustain ourselves and support our
> vision of a more just economy? This is a chance to learn investment basics
> and discuss financial management with a local progressive activist and
> finance professional. No prior knowledge expected: we'll start with
> fundamentals and definitions. Participants should come away with a more
> intuitive sense of how to use investments, and ideas about how to research
> and choose between different financial tools without checking your politics
> at the door.
>
>
>
> Register at www.sojust.org - Newcomers always welcomed!
>
> Fee: $10-$20 (sliding scale) is split with the trainer.
>
> Limited space - register ahead of time.
>
> Credit cards accepted online. Cash only at the door (if space available).
>
>
> ABOUT OUR PRESENTER
>
> Joby Gelbspan is a lifelong progressive activist who has dedicated her
> career to "translating finance for activists." She holds a Master's in
> Accounting and an MBA, with financial and management experience ranging
> from non-profit organizations to the investment management industry. She
> has served on several nonprofit Boards and as CFO and Financial Consultant
> for grassroots, progressive organizations. She currently coordinates
> strategic corporate and financial research to support Corporate
> Accountability International's grassroots campaigns challenging the World
> Bank and some of the world's largest corporations to halt their abusive
> practices.
>
> SCHEDULE
>
> 6:00-6:30 Socializing - bring your own dinner
>
> 6:30-8:30 Training and Q & A
>
> DIRECTIONS<http://www.nonprofitcenterboston.org/site/c.ddKGIQNuEmG/b.1363373/k.5381/About_Us__Directions.htm>- The
> NonProfit Center is located one block from South Station at 89 South
> Street. The Center is physically accessible through the main lobby.
>
> HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
>
> Invite your friends to this facebook event: http://on.fb.me/168UJ9g
>
> Join the SoJust Facebook group: http://on.fb.me/SoJust
>
> On Twitter? Follow @SoJust <http://www.twitter.com/sojust> and SoJust's
> Co-Founder at RobbieSamuels <http://www.twitter.com/robbiesamuels> #sojust
>
> _________________________________________________________
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> Socializing for Justice - <http://www.sojust.org/>www.sojust.org
>
> Since 2006, we've been building this great sandbox where we can bring
> progressives of all stripes together and try out new ideas in this
> "Movement Moment". Spaces like this are crucial as we start to reframe and
> build new visions for our movement(s).
>
> SoJust hosts events that draw progressives of all stripes that share
> common values but may work on different issues. We host monthly socials
> that allow for the possibility of cross-issue connections and run a monthly
> Skillshare Series, hosted by The NonProfit Center*, which increases our
> individual capacity for movement building.
>
> With 2300 members and almost 7 years of creating a diverse cross-issue
> community in Boston (160 events!), Socializing for Justice is the best
> place to find the great people, organizations and community you're looking
> for while putting the SOCIAL back in social justice.
>
> YES, WE MEAN YOU. We've got members of all ages, races, genders, sexual
> orientations, levels of activism and professions. We hope you see someone
> like yourself and meet someone you otherwise wouldn't have.
>
> Want to know more about SoJust? Check out our  Frequently Asked Questions<http://sojust.meetup.com/1/messages/boards/view/viewthread?thread=3187615>and  past
> event photos <http://sojust.meetup.com/1/photos/>!
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