Events

Chicago Lunch and Learn August 26th 2011: From Values to Action

Join us for lunch, learning and book signing with Harry Kraemer, author, executive and value–based leader. Drawing from first–hand experiences, Kraemer will offer us a framework to adopt the four principles of values–based leadership. One Acre Fund's own Tony Kalm will give a briefing on the latest OAF news from the field. You'll have the chance to engage in discussion with our speaker, One Acre Fund board and supporters.

About Our Speaker

Harry M. Jansen Kraemer is a professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches in the MBA and the Executive MBA programs. He is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the United States where he consults with CEOs and other senior executives of companies in MDP's extensive portfolio. Kraemer is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Baxter International Inc., a multi–billion–dollar global healthcare company. He is the author of "From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Value–Based Leadership" and is donating all the proceeds from the book to One Acre Fund, in support of OAF founder Andrew Youn and his team of value–based leaders.

Space is limited and this program will sell out. Sign up now to guarantee your spot! Reserve your place before Monday, August 22nd, by contacting Sue Diamond, sdiamond3208@gmail.com or (847) 945-2850. There is no charge to attend and there will be no solicitation of funds. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Want to learn more about the event? Click here to download our flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!

One Acre Fund Chicago Lunch and Learn on June 2nd: Engaging Community In Our Own Backyard

On June 2nd, One Acre Fund supporters met for lunch and informative conversation about a health-focused initiative in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Dr. Daniel Derman from the Northwestern Medicine team will presented on the application of the "Four R's" method of community engagement to improve health outcomes for people with diabetes. Reach, Register, Reduce and Replicate, is the model used by NMH and mirrors the engagement methods adapted by One Acre Fund for establishing new markets in Africa.

One Acre Fund Chicago Lunch and Learn on March 10th - Social Innovation, Social Impact

On March 10th, members and supporters of the One Acre Fund Chicago Investment Council met at IDEO for lunch and informative conversation about the phenomenon of social innovation and its phenomenal social impact. Jason Saul, of Mission Measurement and author of Social Innovation, shared 5 Strategies for Driving Business Growth through Social Change. OAF Chicago Chapter Chair Jamie Wesner briefed attendees on the latest social impact data from the field with a focus on One Acre Fund's success in re-thinking the way chronic hunger is solved in Africa. Jason and Jamie’s remarks highlighted the connection between measuring results and improving results

One Acre Fund Annual Chicago Gala and Silent Auction

One Acre Fund Chicago Lunch and Learn on September 20th: Food Politics - What You Need to Know

On September 20th, One Acre Fund friends and supporters met for lunch and to learn about the politics of food policy and how it affects poor farmers in developing countries. Robert Paarlberg briefed the group on the latest research on agricultural trends and practices, taking an even-handed look at the local and organic food movements and drawing a connection between agricultural policy and the work of the One Acre Fund in using markets to address the root causes of hunger. The event was held on Monday, September 20th from 12-1:30 pm at Blackie's, located at 755 South Clark St., Chicago.