The New Business of Business

22nd Apr 2009; 18:00

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Zarine Kharas, founder and CEO of online fundraising website Justgiving.com, is awarded the 2009 Albert Medal for democratising fundraising and technology for charities.

Kharas will argue that, with both banking and politics in disgrace, it is up to companies to create lasting social value. To achieve this, the rule book needs to be thrown out and the maximisation of profit replaced with a more balanced sense of purpose.

Kharas will talk about business responsibility and highlight the unorthodox ways in which Justgiving operates - a fascinating, and successful, example of a more humane and enlightened enterprise.

Chair: Matthew Taylor, chief executive, RSA

Zarine Kharas is awarded the 2009 RSA Albert Medal for services to charitable fundraising.

First awarded in 1864, the Albert medal was created as a memorial to Prince Albert, who had been President of the Society for 18 years. It was originally given 'for distinguished merit in promoting Arts, Manufactures and Commerce'.  Today, it acknowledges individuals who contribute to social innovation.

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