When nonprofits seek results-oriented advice, they turn to us for pro bono assistance. What we offer is unmatched: thoughtful analysis, actionable solutions that are tailored to the needs of each client organization and delivered free of charge by teams of Harvard Business School alumni.
Hour-long high-level consultation.
The leader of the nonprofit is paired with one or two alumni consultants for a discussion of a business issue that can be narrowly defined and summarized in the consult call.
Client Org’s Leadership (ED/CEO or Board leader) participates in the call.
Guidelines for Organization:
A 2-hour, high-energy session to generate new thinking around a well-defined topic.
Session includes alumni volunteers and leadership of organization. It’s moderated to percolate new thinking and provide feedback to client team on a well-articulated business challenge or opportunity.
Client Org’s Leadership (ED/CEO or Board leader) participates in session.
Guidelines for Organization:
A multi-phased, 3-4 month deep-dive engagement, addressing opportunities of strategic importance to organization’s leadership.
Team’s work is guided by a tailored project plan, including interim milestones and a final presentation of Team’s findings actionable recommendations
Client Org’s Leadership (ED/CEO or Board leader) commits to active involvement in project, including participating in project kickoff and final presentation.
Guidelines for Organization:
Helping nonprofit leaders maximize their impact through full scholarships to HBS executive education programs and awards recognizing excellence in nonprofit management and governance.
Each year, Community Partners selects leaders of nonprofits to receive full scholarships to attend executive education programs offered through the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative: Driving Nonprofit Performance and Innovation – Virtual and Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management.
This award was established in 2015 to recognize, reward and celebrate Community Partners’ clients that have demonstrated outstanding management and governance practices in their work. In 2019, eligibility was extended to include nonprofit organizations on which HBS alumni serve as board members.