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: New York, NY

The Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) is a comprehensive, non-profit supplemental education and youth development organization that helps dedicated public school students from Harlem and the surrounding communities develop the intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values and personal resiliency they need to ensure success in school, career and life. HEAF identifies students in middle school and supports them until they are successfully admitted to four-year colleges through a variety of afterschool, Saturday and summer educational and youth development programs. An entrepreneurial organization with an eye towards growth, HEAF is currently in the process of identifying the best opportunities for increasing the organization’s reach and impact. For more information, please visit http://www.HEAF.org

Location: New York, NY

Public Allies, a growing national nonprofit with local programs in 18 cities throughout the country, advances diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, nonprofits and civic participation. Since 1992, Public Allies has led a powerful model for identifying, training and supporting talented and diverse young adults to lead positive community change. Through the Allies program, young people, ages 18 to 30, serve in full-time apprenticeships creating, improving and expanding services at local nonprofit organizations and participate in a rigorous leadership development program that combines weekly training, coaching, team projects and reflection. Since its establishment, Public Allies has graduated approximately 2,800 dynamic leaders and continues to invest in their skills, networks and initiative through structured programs, grants, and networking opportunities for alumni. The graduates of its signature program are passionately leading social change: they are board members for not-for-profits, executive directors, lawyers, foundation leaders, doctors, and government-appointed officials. Learn more about Public Allies at http://www.publicallies.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.