Mission

Bridge: Advancing Social Innovation and Pattern-Breaking Change by Connecting People through Dialogue and Action.

Mission Statement

Bridge is a Wagner based student and professional group that seeks to connect students and professionals working and interested in social entrepreneurship and innovation. We believe that innovative solutions to entrenched social problems lie at the intersection of the public, private and non-profit sectors. We provide members opportunities to connect with students, academics and professionals in this space, learn about innovative approaches in the field through discussions and hands on experience, and develop professional skills that will help prepare them for a successful career in social innovation.

Operating Statement

Bridge encourages students and professionals at Wagner, NYU and beyond to explore the intersection of the public, non-profit and private sectors through education, networking and professional skill-building in the following areas:

• Corporate Social Responsibility/Sustainable Business Practices
• Nonprofit/Sustainability Consulting
• Microfinance/Microlending/Financial Access
• Social Entrepreneurship/Social Enterprise
• Social Venture Capital/Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)/Impact Investing
• Social Sector Entrepreneurship (in nonprofits and government)