Seven-year-old Charlie Simpson was aiming to raise £500 for the Haiti earthquake relief effort through a sponsored bike ride in his local park. But thanks to his touching personal message on the JustGiving website becoming viral through social media channels, he has now raised almost £200,000! You can read Charlie's amazing story here and donate here.

Using innovative ideas to deliver not just your strategic vision but your emotional message can create inspiring and impactful campaigns. What are you passionate about and why should your audience care?

Tell us how your campaign is making an impact by talking to us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Using film to enhance your campaigns

Film is an inherently emotional medium. You can use it to attract investment and support for your cause by capturing your social impact and getting the viewer to empathise with the issues you care about.

To learn more about how you can use film and viral media to deliver your social message, talk to Gianna Goulding at gianna@ogunte.com.

Oguntê Women's Social Leadership Awards 2010 - only 4 weeks left to apply!

We've already received nominations and applications from fabulous female leaders. If you haven't yet applied you have until Friday 5th March 2010, 5pm GMT. If you're bringing about positive social change through your campaign, network, social enterprise or organisation, then prove it!

The categories are:

1- UK Leader in the Workplace 2010
2- UK Social Business Leader 2010
3- UK Leader in Networks/Campaigns for Social Change 2010
4- Special Entry for Women Social Leaders from outside the United Kingdom

To download the application form with guidance, click here.
Look at our previous winners here.

The winners will be announced during a public event in London in May 2010.
To sponsor one category (Categories 1, 3 and 4 still available) contact socialleadership@ogunte.com.

Events

JUMP Forum: Advancing Women in the Workplace

1 Day Conference in English, Dutch and French.
When: 29th April 2010
Where: Brussels
More information here.

Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship 2010

Prominent figures from the social, academic, finance, corporate and policy sectors engage in a series of debates and work sessions focused on accelerating, innovating and scaling solutions to some of the world's most pressing social issues.
When: 14th - 16th April 2010
Where: Oxford
To apply to attend visit the website here.

2010 Global Summit of Women

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the global forum advancing women's economic opportunities.
When: 20th - 22nd May 2010
Where: Beijing, China
Find out more and register here.

Nurturing Sustainable Business

Book: The Sustainable MBA: The Manager's Guide to Green Business

Giselle Weybrecht has released a guide for bringing sustainability to your business, with advice on Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behaviour, Operations and Strategy.

For more information visit www.thesustainablemba.com.

In the news: France devises sustainable development barometer

France this week presented a series of indicators to measure progress towards green growth and jobs, in a drive to support initiatives that boost sustainable behaviour.

Read the full story here.

Jobs and Opportunities

Head of Policy | ROTA (Race on the Agenda) | London

The new recruit will ensure ROTA is responding to current and future social policy affecting Britain’s Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Third Sector and the communities they were set up to serve. To oversee and manage ROTA’s policy team, research and policy programme.

Closing Date: 4th February 2010
Salary: £35,035 - £43,154 5% non contributory pension

For further info Email: saifur@rota.org.uk or click here www.rota.org.uk

Communications Strategist | Clownfish | London

Do you have an understanding of sustainability and how brand objectives relate to people, planet and profit? Do you have good knowledge of new media and digital PR? Clownfish is looking for a new strategist that can develop effective communication plans and tactics in line with client ambitions.

Closing date: 20th February 2010
Visit the website for more information. To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Rocio Pajuelo Rocio@clownfish.co.uk.

Business Development Manager | Clownfish | London

Clownfish is looking for a Business Development Manager that can develop and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities and is able to regularly covert prospects into new business contracts. Ideally you have some knowledge of CSR and sustainability and are able to develop campaigns that communicate the clients' Social, Ethical and Environmental initiatives.

Closing date: 20th February 2010
Visit the website for more information. To apply, send your CV and cover letter to Rocio@clownfish.co.uk.

Are your marketing and campaigning skills up to scratch?

At Oguntê we offer capacity building, guidance and development consultancy services to grow your business, campaign or project. Learn more about our programmes and services here.

About Oguntê:

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