Buckminster Fuller Design Challenge: The 2009 call for proposals emphasizes that strategies “must present a bold, visionary, tangible initiative that is focused on a well-defined need of critical importance. They should be regionally specific yet globally applicable, and backed up by a solid plan and the capability to move the solution forward.” The 2010 Challenge will be announced in September 2009. For the call for entries, instructions for how to enter, reference materials, and much more please visit the site.

International Studies Association: A group of scholars and practitioners founded the International Studies Association (ISA) in 1959 to pursue mutual interests in international studies. Representing eighty countries, ISA is divided by geographic subdivisions, called Regions, which provide opportunities to exchange ideas and research with local colleagues. Also there are over twenty special interest groups, called Sections, which offer additional contact between members interested in specific areas within the field of international studies. Together, these Regions and Sections allow ISA to create communities of scholars dedicated to international studies.

KIVA: Kiva's mission is to connect people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty. Kiva is the world's first person-to-person micro-lending website, empowering individuals to lend directly to unique entrepreneurs in the developing world.

HIP Investor (Human Impact Profit): HIP Investor Inc. is the creator of the HIP 100 Index (TM) and the HIP Scorecard (TM). HIP provides indices and research for investors who seek to make money by doing good (through human, social and environmental results). HIP consults to corporations to realize sustainable, profitable growth and inspired employees using our proprietary methodology. HIP publishes its Scorecard in leading business journals - and HIP provides expert insights for media.

Green For All: Green For All is a national organization dedicated to building an inclusive green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty. By advocating for local, state and federal commitment to job creation, job training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the emerging green economy – especially for people from disadvantaged communities – Green For All fights both poverty and pollution at the same time.