Personal page and articles by Joyeadams

About the author

Joy Adams Ehrensberger is the founder of the blog ‘The Ribbon Cutting’, which focuses on a variety of social policy topics. She has five years of experience in community and economic development project management. In 2006, Joy graduated from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government with a master’s degree in public policy focused on political and economic development. She currently resides in London, England. Since arriving in the UK, she has been blogging and advising a business start up.

Season of giving

by Dec 11, 2011 1

Many of you have probably seen the adorable John Lewis commercial of a young boy who is impatient for Christmas morning. He waits and he waits and then on the big day (spoiler alert) he rushes past his gifts and takes a present to his parents. This is really what he has been waiting for [...]

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Join the Leadership Board

by Nov 20, 2011 0

Board membership is currently closed The Leadership Committee is a great opportunity to cultivate and demonstrate your leadership and expand and deepen your network. The Commitment Voluntary posts; maximum 2 year term w/ opportunity for re-election Quarterly meetings (in person or teleconference) Plan at least one event per year Volunteer to lead projects/support ideas to [...]

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October Social Enterprise Event Recap

by Nov 02, 2011 0

Thank you all for attending our Social Enterprise event in October! Below is a summary of the main highlights and topics discussed at each table. Recruitment – Tom Rippin The need for  talent management How and where social enterprises can find talent What On Purpose (and others) often look for in applicants How to reward [...]

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Rocket Launch: Sending your Social Enterprise into the Stratosphere!

by Oct 12, 2011 0

Rocket Launch: Sending your Social Enterprise into the Stratosphere! Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm Location: Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre 108 Stamford Street South Bank London SE1 9NH Are you looking for the tools to start or expand your social enterprise? Are you curious to find out what social enterprise is all [...]

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