Location: San Francisco or Washington, DC

Global Viral Forecasting Initiative (GVFI) is a entrepreneurial, cutting edge leader in conducting infectious disease research throughout central Africa and Southeast Asia.  GVFI was initially incubated ten years ago at Johns Hopkins University, and subsequently at the University of Los Angeles.  In 2008, GVFI secured a series of private investments from high profile philanthropic institutions including the Skoll Foundation and Google.org. As a result of these investments, two years ago GVFI became its own independent non-profit organization. Featured in publications including National Geographic, Scientific American and the New York Times, GVFI is the leader in this emerging sector.  The organization’s profound research and dynamic team has led to tremendous organizational growth.  GVFI is preparing to conduct a highly intensive strategic planning process and launch an ambitious sustainability plan for the next phase of the organization’s growth.  For more information visit www.gvfi.org

Location: San Francisco, CA

Full Circle Fund is an engaged philanthropy organization cultivating the next generation of community leaders and driving lasting social change.  Full Circle Fund members leverage their time, money, skills and connections to the service of nonprofits, businesses and government agencies in partnerships that result in significant impact on the community.  Our 180 members are successful entrepreneurs, professionals and executives from the business, start-up, venture capital, government, philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. By providing these diverse individuals with quality leadership development and networking opportunities, Full Circle Fund fosters leaders who are knowledgeable and active in social and civic issues.  It is the financial and intellectual support of Full Circle Fund’s members that makes a difference in the community. Our members provide not only donations but, more importantly, hands-on assistance to nonprofit organizations.  For more information about Full Circle Fund, please visit http://www.fullcirclefund.org.

Location: Oakland, CA

First Place for Youth is an innovative and entrepreneurial nonprofit organization whose programs proactively challenge the trends among former foster youth by building self-esteem, self-reliance, and forging the skills necessary for successful independent living.  Focusing on housing stability, educational support, economic security, improved health, and connection to community, First Place programs are considered a national model for supporting youth in their transition out of foster care.  With these critical resources, youth are significantly more likely to overcome homelessness, poverty, low educational achievement, and poor health.  Please visit http://www.firstplaceforyouth.org/ for more information.