The MNC works with a broad range of nonprofits to create paid summer jobs that make use of MBA skills. These Summer Associate positions address a variety of issues (e.g., philanthropy, social services, media) in locations across the nation. See examples below of summer jobs from 2006 and 2007. Please visit our 2008 Summer Associates to see examples of our most recent placements.
Omer Ismail (Harvard) & Meghana Narayan (Harvard)
Acumen Fund
Acumen Fund is a nonprofit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Omer researched and helped assess innovative, potentially high-impact investments for the Housing Portfolio, and Meghana worked on building the metrics platform to critically analyze and communicate the financial and social impact of Acumen’s investments. They are shown with Yasmina Zaidman, Acumen’s Water Portfolio Manager (L). (Learn more about the Acumen Fund.) (Summer 2006)
Jeff Rauenhorst (Haas)
Benetech
Benetech develops innovative technology solutions to meet the needs of underserved communities, including people with disabilities, humanrights groups, environmental organizations and students learningliteracy skills. Jeff helped Benetech CEO Jim Fruchterman research a book on technology social entrepreneurship, as well as evaluating potential new Benetech projects proposed by inventors and entrepreneurs from all over the world. (Learn more about Benetech.) (Summer 2007)
Kerith Dilley (Wharton)
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven is among the oldest and largest of 650+ community foundations in the U.S. Kerith’s summer project focused on capacity-building services that the Foundation wanted to provide to nonprofit organizations. She conducted a comprehensive community needs assessment and analyzed capacity-building models; her research culminated in an implementation plan for services that will enhance the effectiveness of nonprofits within the region.(Learn more about the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.) (Summer 2006)
Eleanor Baird (MIT Sloan)
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) facilitates the development of high-quality non-commercial programming and telecommunications services. Eleanor analyzed the financial structure of public television to identify the most promising online business models. She also developed conceptual prototypes of regional station alliances and analyzed the cost structures of commercial radio stations and TV affiliates to identify areas of opportunity. (Learn more about CPB.) (Summer 2007)
Pooja Natarajan (Harvard)
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) facilitates the development of high-quality non-commercial programming and telecommunications services. Pooja analyzed and reported on trends in audience size, audience demographics, station revenues, and digital technology adoption for public television stations. Her final report included an overview of public television stations' strategic plans. (Learn more about CPB.) (Summer 2007)
Aryata Agarwal (Wharton)
Catherine Ellingson (Ross)
Emily Reyna (Ross)
Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties
Goodwill is an autonomous social enterprise with a mission of creating solutions to poverty through workforce development, social action and environmental stewardship. Catherine (left) developed a business plan for Goodwill’s Commercial Truck Driving Academy, Emily (center) worked on a strategy to increase quantity and quality of donations, and Aryata (right) identified Goodwill's retail customers and donors to facilitate targeted marketing. They are posing with the fully electric Zap car, a sweepstakes prize that is part of a campaign to increase donations and promote Goodwill’s dedication to the environment. (Learn more about Goodwill.) (Summer 2007)
Lindsay Austin Louie (Stanford)
Goodwill of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties
Goodwill of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties is an autonomous social enterprise with a vision of creating solutions to poverty through workforce creation, social action and environmental stewardship. Lindsay developed a retail expansion plan that will provide Goodwill with a planning template for expansion of its retail and donations business in the three-county region. She is shown here with Bob Thompson, Chief of Commercial Enterprises. (Learn more about Goodwill.) (Summer 2006)
Melissa Olle (Haas) & Jason Ward (Fuqua)
Positive Coaching Alliance
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) is a national organization seeking to "transform youth sports so sports can transform youth." Melissa is working on projects that support PCA’s growth strategy and Jason is developing a national marketing plan focused on furthering PCA’s mission. Jason (2nd from L) and Melissa are shown here with PCA’s Executive Director, Jim Thompson (far L), and Herm Edwards, Head Coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.(Learn more about PCA.) (Summer 2006)
Vibhav Nuwal (Columbia)
Sustainable Conservation
Sustainable Conservation partners with business, agriculture and government leaders to find practical ways that the private sector can protect clean air, clean water and healthy ecosystems. Vibhav evaluated opportunities for carbon trading programs associated with agricultural production and organic residual management, identifying the most promising opportunities for capturing carbon credits and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (Learn more about Sustainable Conservation.) (Summer 2007)