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 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:22:10 GMT Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:22:10 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.1 The 2011 U.S. Microenterprise Census has launched! Fill-out the custom-built survey and help us show the full-strength of the U.S. microenterprise industry! The 2011 U.S. Microenterprise Census has launched! Fill-out the custom-built survey and help us show the full-strength of the U.S. microenterprise industry! http://census.microtracker.org/ Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:20:57 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1303338130703:6815383077790892:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml FIELD is launching the Asset Building through Credit Pilot Program to test the effectiveness of secured credit cards in building credit among microentrepreneurs. Proposals from microenterprise organizations interested in serving as pilot sites are due April 29. FIELD is launching the Asset Building through Credit Pilot Program to test the effectiveness of secured credit cards in building credit among microentrepreneurs. Proposals from microenterprise organizations interested in serving as pilot sites are due April 29. http://fieldus.org/Projects/SecureCard.html Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:14:21 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301678111671:8341839436507079:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Discussing the implications of federal budget cuts to microenterprise programming. Discussing the implications of federal budget cuts to microenterprise programming. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elaine-edgcomb/budget-cuts_b_841598.html Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:08:26 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301429417750:31698334315111350:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml With funding from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, FIELD has begun developing MicroTracker, a Web-based data resource for the microenterprise industry. This site will build on the U.S. Microenterprise Census and searchable directory With funding from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, FIELD has begun developing MicroTracker, a Web-based data resource for the microenterprise industry. This site will build on the U.S. Microenterprise Census and searchable directory http://fieldus.org/Projects/MEOnlineData.html Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:06:42 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1301429247281:3897992216086328:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml This new report from FIELD profiles microlending in the U.S. based on FY2008 data from 263 lenders that responded to the 2009 U.S. Microenterprise Census. Includes an analysis of the significant differences between large-scale and small-scale lenders. This new report from FIELD profiles microlending in the U.S. based on FY2008 data from 263 lenders that responded to the 2009 U.S. Microenterprise Census. Includes an analysis of the significant differences between large-scale and small-scale lenders. http://fieldus.org/Publications/Microfinancing.pdf Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:04:00 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1299017134489:2076164621213431:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml FIELD and AEO are now accepting applications for new members for the Scale Academy for Microenterprise Development. Responses to the RFP are due by 5:00 EDT on Monday, March 21. FIELD and AEO are now accepting applications for new members for the Scale Academy for Microenterprise Development. Responses to the RFP are due by 5:00 EDT on Monday, March 21. http://fieldus.org/Projects/ScaleAcademy.html Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:02:41 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1299017021907:44848729482:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml FIELD is conducting a survey to learn more about how microenterprise programs are using technologies such as the Internet, phone and email to provide business services such as training, coaching and mentoring. Respondents will have a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Amazon.com. FIELD is conducting a survey to learn more about how microenterprise programs are using technologies such as the Internet, phone and email to provide business services such as training, coaching and mentoring. Respondents will have a chance to win one of two $50 gift certificates to Amazon.com. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DistanceBDS Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:11:45 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1296673944531:16929677562922818:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml FIELD at the Aspen Institute offers university students a paid internship at leading microenterprise organizations across the country. FIELD at the Aspen Institute offers university students a paid internship at leading microenterprise organizations across the country. http://www.fieldus.org/2011InternApplication.pdf Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:38:08 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1295549760750:9355485953222224:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml The latest MicroTest Program Performance results explore microenterprise programs’ outreach, scale, activities, costs and sustainability. The latest MicroTest Program Performance results explore microenterprise programs’ outreach, scale, activities, costs and sustainability. http://fieldus.org/MicroTest/performance.html Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:22:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1295014990593:8910253571261011:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml FIELD’s research on microenterprise and the informal economy is referenced in a new report from Mobility, Sound Investments: Building Immigrants Skills to Fuel Economic Growth. The report discusses several strategies, including self-employment, which could enable low-income immigrants to move up. FIELD’s research on microenterprise and the informal economy is referenced in a new report from Mobility, Sound Investments: Building Immigrants Skills to Fuel Economic Growth. The report discusses several strategies, including self-employment, which could enable low-income immigrants to move up. http://economicmobilitycorp.org/uploads/mobility-sound_investments.pdf Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:16:58 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1294183097234:18562043453270804:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Huffington Post blog (12/10/10) cites FIELD’s research showing the positive impact of microloans and business development services and training on job creation. Huffington Post blog (12/10/10) cites FIELD’s research showing the positive impact of microloans and business development services and training on job creation. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gina-harman/5-ways-microloans-create-_b_791352.html#s203231&title=Supporting%20Direct%20Self-Employment Tue, 04 Jan 2011 23:16:17 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1294183012359:39061063054351800:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Poised for Growth: Scaling Your Microlending Program. We share critical insights and key lessons drawn from high-performing microlenders engaged in a three-year peer learning experience through the Scale Academy and draw from our recent publication, Dollars for Dreams: Scaling Microlending in the United States. Poised for Growth: Scaling Your Microlending Program. We share critical insights and key lessons drawn from high-performing microlenders engaged in a three-year peer learning experience through the Scale Academy and draw from our recent publication, Dollars for Dreams: Scaling Microlending in the United States. http://fieldus.org/Webinars/index.html Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:44:21 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1289947544281:4460466970278284:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml With a funding boost from Rabobank, FIELD is set to begin development of a Web-based data resource for the microenterprise industry. This site will build on the U.S. Microenterprise Census and searchable directory. With a funding boost from Rabobank, FIELD is set to begin development of a Web-based data resource for the microenterprise industry. This site will build on the U.S. Microenterprise Census and searchable directory. http://fieldus.org/Projects/MEOnlineData.html Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:00:20 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1289427015056:644789439542114:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Join FIELD Tuesday, November 16, from 2-3:30 p.m. EDT for Poised for Growth: Scaling Your Microlending Program. We will share critical insights and key lessons drawn from high-performing microlenders engaged in a three-year peer learning experience through the Scale Academy and will draw from our recent publication, Dollars for Dreams: Scaling Microlending in the United States. Join FIELD Tuesday, November 16, from 2-3:30 p.m. EDT for Poised for Growth: Scaling Your Microlending Program. We will share critical insights and key lessons drawn from high-performing microlenders engaged in a three-year peer learning experience through the Scale Academy and will draw from our recent publication, Dollars for Dreams: Scaling Microlending in the United States. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=ddsok0cuy6f5 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:00:15 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1289232061503:4662138339394103:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml What Have Business Development Services-Focused Programs Learned About Scaling-up? Shaw Canale of Mountain BizWorks and Agnes Noonan of WESST, two of six Scale Academy members engaged in a year-long peer learning exchange, will join us to discuss their strategies for scale and their approaches to sustaining it. What Have Business Development Services-Focused Programs Learned About Scaling-up? Shaw Canale of Mountain BizWorks and Agnes Noonan of WESST, two of six Scale Academy members engaged in a year-long peer learning exchange, will join us to discuss their strategies for scale and their approaches to sustaining it. http://fieldus.org/Webinars/index.html Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:58:43 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1289232005384:1812213842822119:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml FIELD's Senior Consultant Joyce Klein presented on findings from our Scale Academy at the Virginia Microenterprise Network conference on September 30. View her powerpoint presentation. FIELD's Senior Consultant Joyce Klein presented on findings from our Scale Academy at the Virginia Microenterprise Network conference on September 30. View her powerpoint presentation. http://fieldus.org/Projects/pdf/VMNpresentation.pdf Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:57:40 GMT ` data:text/plain,manual:1289231905958:13731409050693756:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Focused on Growth: Scaling Business Development Services in the United States, explores lessons learned by six leading U.S. microfinance organizations as they sought to expand their business development services. Topics include market research, geographic expansion, new products and strengthening infrastructure. Focused on Growth: Scaling Business Development Services in the United States, explores lessons learned by six leading U.S. microfinance organizations as they sought to expand their business development services. Topics include market research, geographic expansion, new products and strengthening infrastructure. http://fieldus.org/Publications/FocusedonGrowth.pdf Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:05:00 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1284663946687:18908392419658390:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml Join FIELD Wednesday, September 29th from 2-3:30 p.m. EDT for What Have Business Development Services-Focused Programs Learned About Scaling-up? Shaw Canale of Mountain BizWorks and Agnes Noonan of WESST, two of six Scale Academy members engaged in a year-long peer learning exchange, will join us to discuss their strategies for scale and their approaches to sustaining it. Join FIELD Wednesday, September 29th from 2-3:30 p.m. EDT for What Have Business Development Services-Focused Programs Learned About Scaling-up? Shaw Canale of Mountain BizWorks and Agnes Noonan of WESST, two of six Scale Academy members engaged in a year-long peer learning exchange, will join us to discuss their strategies for scale and their approaches to sustaining it. https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=v3hfgnoqdlh5 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:39:58 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1284471624890:8441092412211639:http://www.fieldus.org/feed.xml 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