Are you baffled by balance sheets?  Intimidated by income statements?  Social entrepreneurs launch their creative ventures to bring about real and lasting social change - not to wrestle with spreadsheets.  But the number one reason why organizations fail is undercapitalization; they can't raise the money they need to deliver or grow their programs or they struggle with identifying the most effective use of the resources they have.

As the leader of an emerging social change venture, you are responsible for the financial health of your organization.  Echoing Green fellow Daniel Tellalian will lead this full day workshop.  We will cover financial basics and the most common challenges that derail your organization's success.

Daniel is the Director of Emerging Markets, Inc., an economic development consulting firm that assists financial institutions pursue business opportunities in low-income areas of Los Angeles.  In partnership with Emerging Markets' team of social entrepreneurs, Daniel leads client engagements with the firm’s regional banking initiatives, strategic grantmaking initiatives, market expansion strategies, and inner-city investment recommendations.  Under Daniel’s direction, Emerging Markets leads place-based community development initiatives for several of Los Angeles’ largest commercial banks in eight of the region’s most identifiable low-income neighborhoods.  Daniel holds a degree in Economics from the Wharton School of Business, as well as a JD/MBA from UC Berkeley.  He is a licensed California attorney and certified public accountant.  In previous capacities, Daniel has worked as part of a real estate and land use law firm, a major public accounting firm, a commercial real estate developer, and several community development agencies.  Daniel lives, works, and plays in Los Angeles.