UCLA Anderson’s social impact consulting programs give MBA students the experience of applying theoretical concepts of business to real-world societal challenges. Student teams provide pro bono consulting in marketing, operations, finance and expansion strategy to address strategic challenges of mission-driven nonprofits and social enterprises.
A Life-cycle approach to driving change
Net Impact Consulting Challenge (November) |
Social Impact Consulting Corps (March-May) |
Social Impact field study
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Southern California and beyond | Southern California and beyond | Southern California and beyond |
2-3 Week Consulting | 7-9 Week Consulting | 6 Month Consulting |
Provided pro bono to the organization | Provided pro bono to the organization |
Reduced fee: Domestic Non-Profits- $7,500 (includes $2,500 research budget for the team) International Non-Profits- $5,000 (includes $5,000 research budget for the team) |
For nonprofits with limited scope problems needing quick recommendations. | For nonprofits with larger scope problems needing deeper, more strategic research. | For more established nonprofits with the human and financial capital to commit to a 6-month rigorous consulting engagement. |
Nonprofits and social enterprises seeking solutions to a pressing problem get matched with a team of 3-5 MBA students who work diligently for 2-3 weeks to recommend solutions to a presented problem. | Nonprofits and social enterprises in Southern California and beyond are matched with an MBA team to address a strategic priority or problem limiting their success. | Domestic nonprofits receive a subsidy to participate in the AMR field study program. Organizations are matched with a team of 5 MBA students, and are expected to work closely with the students to oversee the project. |
Student Application Deadline: October 26, 2020 |
Student Application Deadline: March 9, 2021 |
Student Application Deadline: TBA |
Client Application Deadline: March 2, 2021 |
Client Application Deadline: Spring 2021 for the following academic year |
135
Students
30+
Nonprofit or social enterprises served
3,750
Consulting hours
“During our time as students, we have the power to make a direct and lasting impact on local and international impact-driven organizations through our top-notch impact consulting programs.”
Jason Scuglik (’18)
NICC
October 15, 2020
(Open to Students Only)
Registration information on Campus Groups
Social Impact Consulting Corps
February 23, 2021 (Open to Students Only)
Registration Information on Campus Groups
AMR Field Study
TBD
Nonprofit and for-profit social ventures receive:
For more information, contact us at impact@anderson.ucla.edu.
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