http://www.fieldus.org/ This RSS feed provides you with the latest news on FIELD publications, events and research. en Copyright 2009 fieldus@aspeninst.org (fieldus@aspeninst.org) fieldus@aspeninst.org Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:56:54 GMT Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:56:54 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.1 Two new fact sheets explore new industry data on job creation in microenterprise development and trends in demand, risk and funding. These fact sheets complement Webinars delivered earlier this year. Two new fact sheets explore new industry data on job creation in microenterprise development and trends in demand, risk and funding. These fact sheets complement Webinars delivered earlier this year. http://fieldus.org/Projects/TrendlineSeries.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:55:04 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1282935414062:6642101320595792:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Members’ savvy in collecting, managing and capitalizing on their Program Performance and Client Outcomes data. Explore examples of how leading programs are bolstering their key messages with MicroTest data. Members’ savvy in collecting, managing and capitalizing on their Program Performance and Client Outcomes data. Explore examples of how leading programs are bolstering their key messages with MicroTest data. http://fieldus.org/MicroTest/AboutMembers.html Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:03:05 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1282917836546:8972232710772988:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Documents the work of community development finance institutions (CDFIs) investing $5.53 billion in new financing activity in Fiscal Year 2008, an investment linked to 35,624 jobs and 60,205 units of affordable housing. A supplemental section, authored by FIELD, presents data on 100 CDFIs that engage in microenterprise lending. Documents the work of community development finance institutions (CDFIs) investing $5.53 billion in new financing activity in Fiscal Year 2008, an investment linked to 35,624 jobs and 60,205 units of affordable housing. A supplemental section, authored by FIELD, presents data on 100 CDFIs that engage in microenterprise lending. http://fieldus.org/Publications/CDPfy2008.pdf Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:06:06 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1282331267499:31241098585746708:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Will be the focus of a session at the at the Virginia Microenterprise Network’s Annual Conference, September 30 – October 1, 2010, to be presented by Joyce Klein, FIELD Senior Consultant. Will be the focus of a session at the at the Virginia Microenterprise Network’s Annual Conference, September 30 – October 1, 2010, to be presented by Joyce Klein, FIELD Senior Consultant. http://vamicro.org/2010FallConference/sessions Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:04:53 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1282331132577:6566897524938119:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Explores how microenterprise programs are revisiting or expanding their efforts in this realm. This “scan of practice” documents both the current body of work in the field, and emerging and promising new directions taken by practitioners. Explores how microenterprise programs are revisiting or expanding their efforts in this realm. This “scan of practice” documents both the current body of work in the field, and emerging and promising new directions taken by practitioners. http://www.fieldus.org/Publications/FinEdPracticeScan.pdf Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:44:26 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1281545106880:3751793078343061:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Provides a deeper understanding of this capitalization structure and discusses both the costs and benefits of this strategy. Provides a deeper understanding of this capitalization structure and discusses both the costs and benefits of this strategy. http://fieldus.org/Webinars/index.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:51:28 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1280454750545:7766902357068313:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Discusses the experiences and lessons learned by five leading U.S. microfinance organizations in increasing their microlending, even in the face of tough economic times. Discusses the experiences and lessons learned by five leading U.S. microfinance organizations in increasing their microlending, even in the face of tough economic times. http://fieldus.org/Publications/DollarsForDreams.pdf Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:49:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1280454638276:920917501857087:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Raising Capital with an Individual Investor Strategy: the Ins and Outs. Register here for our second Webinar on Capitalization Strategies, July 29, 2010, 2-3:30 pm EDT. Raising Capital with an Individual Investor Strategy: the Ins and Outs. Register here for our second Webinar on Capitalization Strategies, July 29, 2010, 2-3:30 pm EDT. http://www.fieldus.org/Webinars/index.html Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:10:13 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1279231851856:8844616500946629:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml This webinar explores three different strategies that lenders have implemented to raise capital as well as examine their benefits, costs, and potential applicability for others. This webinar explores three different strategies that lenders have implemented to raise capital as well as examine their benefits, costs, and potential applicability for others. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:53:33 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1277128472583:0:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Research on U.S. microlending and features two Scale Academy members. Research on U.S. microlending and features two Scale Academy members. http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/jun2010/sb2010064_156475.htm Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:41:16 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1275932512511:9275484637950812:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Learn about the latest data on the U.S. microenterprise industry from the FIELD program's comprehensive survey of the U.S. microenterprise field, conducted in 2009. Learn about the latest data on the U.S. microenterprise industry from the FIELD program's comprehensive survey of the U.S. microenterprise field, conducted in 2009. http://www.fieldus.org/Webinars/index.html#scope Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:40:08 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1275932442120:30274597669467896:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml FIELD’s latest Trendlines webinar June 1, 2010 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT on the Scale and Scope of the U.S. Microenterprise Industry. Results of the recent field-wide survey will help answer crucial questions about the state of the industry. FIELD’s latest Trendlines webinar June 1, 2010 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT on the Scale and Scope of the U.S. Microenterprise Industry. Results of the recent field-wide survey will help answer crucial questions about the state of the industry. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=61x1s2f3mdh9 Thu, 20 May 2010 20:51:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1274388748521:19946620963783924:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Streamlined profiles on each organization provide key facts on products, services and scale as reported in our comprehensive field-wide survey conducted in 2009. Streamlined profiles on each organization provide key facts on products, services and scale as reported in our comprehensive field-wide survey conducted in 2009. http://fieldus.org/Publications/2008/search.html Thu, 06 May 2010 22:19:08 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1273184395618:267394526238135:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml In the current economic context, it’s all about jobs. Two recent FIELD Webinars on job creation are now available for download. The first webinar uses data from MicroTest to explore employment generation by microenterprises; the second webinar features leading practitioners sharing new program components that support job creation. In the current economic context, it’s all about jobs. Two recent FIELD Webinars on job creation are now available for download. The first webinar uses data from MicroTest to explore employment generation by microenterprises; the second webinar features leading practitioners sharing new program components that support job creation. http://fieldus.org/Webinars/index.html Thu, 06 May 2010 22:17:43 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1273184300382:4516225600315307:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml What are the latest results of microenterprise programs reporting performance data to MicroTest on their outreach, scale, activities, costs and sustainability? A concise set of datasheets illustrates key findings from the FY2008 program performance data collection effort. What are the latest results of microenterprise programs reporting performance data to MicroTest on their outreach, scale, activities, costs and sustainability? A concise set of datasheets illustrates key findings from the FY2008 program performance data collection effort. http://fieldus.org/MicroTest/performance.html Thu, 06 May 2010 22:16:46 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1273184239522:7687025346065632:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Includes key stats on size, scope and services in the U.S. microenterprise industry presented through clear graphics and easy to understand text. Includes key stats on size, scope and services in the U.S. microenterprise industry presented through clear graphics and easy to understand text. http://fieldus.org/Publications/HighlightsFY2008.pdf Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:04:20 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1272398710684:19646657401385790:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Presents data documenting the number, size, and services offered by microenterprise development organizations that provide a range of training and technical assistance services to clients. The data is drawn from a FIELD survey of the U.S. industry completed in the fall of 2009 that collected 2008 statistics. Presents data documenting the number, size, and services offered by microenterprise development organizations that provide a range of training and technical assistance services to clients. The data is drawn from a FIELD survey of the U.S. industry completed in the fall of 2009 that collected 2008 statistics. http://fieldus.org/Publications/KeyDataBDS.pdf Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:03:11 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1272398654387:4679237731910968:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml The April 29th Leading Edge Webinar will feature practitioners sharing how their programs support job creation. The April 29th Leading Edge Webinar will feature practitioners sharing how their programs support job creation. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=u399x7vii2zg Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:11:09 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270825921572:9047953886468964:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml The April 15th Trendlines Webinar will share the most recent data from MicroTest’s Client Outcomes Survey collected by programs in 2009. We’ll discuss employment generated by microenterprises, for both the owner and for other paid workers. And we will explore the type of employment being created and sustained, and the wages and industries for these jobs. The April 15th Trendlines Webinar will share the most recent data from MicroTest’s Client Outcomes Survey collected by programs in 2009. We’ll discuss employment generated by microenterprises, for both the owner and for other paid workers. And we will explore the type of employment being created and sustained, and the wages and industries for these jobs. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=9ihpg2x68di6 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:09:36 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270825863494:15150661713427238:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml At the Five Year Mark: Outcomes Reported by US Microenterprise Clients discussed the results reported in a new publication about the experiences of clients after five years of engagement with MDOs. At the Five Year Mark: Outcomes Reported by US Microenterprise Clients discussed the results reported in a new publication about the experiences of clients after five years of engagement with MDOs. http://fieldus.org/OnlineLearning.html Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:07:28 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270825733541:3454414184635535:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Join FIELD April 8, 2010 from 2–3:30 pm ET for At the Five Year Mark: Outcomes Reported by US Microenterprise Clients, a special webinar to discuss the results reported in a new publication about the experiences of clients after five years of engagement with MDOs. Join FIELD April 8, 2010 from 2–3:30 pm ET for At the Five Year Mark: Outcomes Reported by US Microenterprise Clients, a special webinar to discuss the results reported in a new publication about the experiences of clients after five years of engagement with MDOs. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=krwmz024ml8x Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:54:47 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270151718732:1206756601971900:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml The group will meet on Monday, May 10 from noon to 5 P.M. in Arlington, Va., in conjunction with the 2010 National Microenterprise Conference and Training Institute. The Funders Group is also sponsoring a donors-only session titled, “Funding U.S. Microenterprise: Why Now?” at the Microfinance USA 2010 conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Friday, May 21, from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Any current or interested funders are invited to attend. The group will meet on Monday, May 10 from noon to 5 P.M. in Arlington, Va., in conjunction with the 2010 National Microenterprise Conference and Training Institute. The Funders Group is also sponsoring a donors-only session titled, “Funding U.S. Microenterprise: Why Now?” at the Microfinance USA 2010 conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Friday, May 21, from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Any current or interested funders are invited to attend. http://fieldus.org/Projects/MFGmeetings.html Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:53:59 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270151663576:49522734904407496:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml The latest Leading Edge Webinar, which explores how to respond to the latest trends in demand, risk and funding. The latest Leading Edge Webinar, which explores how to respond to the latest trends in demand, risk and funding. http://fieldus.org/Projects/LeadingEdgeSeries.html#others Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:52:40 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1270151593607:15516555405193332:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Learn about the latest data on trends in microlending from MicroTest and Opportunity Finance Network’s market conditions survey. Learn about the latest data on trends in microlending from MicroTest and Opportunity Finance Network’s market conditions survey. http://fieldus.org/Webinars/TrendLines/lib/playback.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:34:00 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1267821280800:1786830147449986:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Join FIELD for the latest Leading Edge Webinar which explore how to respond to the latest trends in demand, risk and funding. Join FIELD for the latest Leading Edge Webinar which explore how to respond to the latest trends in demand, risk and funding. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/microlending Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:14:50 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1267481771817:915381155982888:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml