Work on Purpose

Incredible Commencement Speeches


Watch incredible commencement speeches from the likes of Michelle Obama and Ira Glass. Then write the first line of the speech you would want to give to a graduating class of college seniors. Read more.

Say Yes: Kennedy Odede's Journey


Echoing Green Fellow Kennedy Odede delivered Wesleyan’s senior commencement address with a riveting seven minute speech that ended with all 713 graduates repeating after him to “Promise to champion hope throughout the world.”Read more.

Typical Tuesday with Allison Jones



Allison’s work is so much more than the work she is paid to do. We interviewed Allison to hear what it’s like to balance all of her fascinating commitments and passions on a “typical Tuesday.” Read more.

Social Impact Jobs May 2012


If you are looking for a workplace that aligns with your purpose, take a look below. This month’s social impact job list includes exciting global opportunities from an array of organizations that we think drive positive change into the world. Read more.

Show the World What Moves You


Echoing Green's Show the World What Moves You Challenge received incredible photos and stories from social innovators around the world. Check out the Grand Prize Winner and the four great Runner Up Submissions. Read more.

If You Fail, Fail Forward: Interview with AmeriCorps Alums Director


"My earliest memory about a career aspiration was probably the 1984 LA Summer Olympics and wanting to be Mary Lou Retton or Carl Lewis." Says Ben Duda, executive director of Americorps Alums.Read his Heart at Work Interview.

One Year of Working on Purpose

Echoing Green Earth Day
Echoing Green Senior Vice President Lara Galinsky reflects on three crucial learnings since launching Work on Purpose.Read more.

The Buzz 4-20-12


Our quick read on the top tweets, news, and buzz circulating in the field of changemaking. This past week: reducing the gap between male and female founders, making social entrepreneurship more mainstream, and responding to David Brooks.Read more.

Social Impact Jobs


If you are looking for a workplace that aligns with your purpose, take a look below. This month’s social impact job list includes exciting global opportunities from an array of organizations that we think drive positive change into the world. Read more.

What was your Moment of Obligation?


When you reach your moment of obligation, there’s no turning back. We're asking the applicants for the 2012 Echoing Green Fellowship to share their moments with you, but we want to know, what's yours? Read more.

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