Volunteering for Springboard Sessions

Springboard Sessions are 2-hour brainstorming sessions with a GSB alumni team that is pre-briefed on the client and the specific strategic issue to be addressed.

Volunteer Requirements

  • Review the organization’s website and supplied background materials in advance (estimated time: one hour).
  • Attend the full scheduled two-hour springboard session.

Past Springboard Sessions

Past Springboard sessions have addressed issues on a wide range of topics, including messaging, strategy, identity, KPIs, fundraising, go to market and more.

  • What is our organization’s unique value proposition?
  • How can our organization improve its messaging to foundations, local agencies and private sector organizations?
  • What is a good, low cost strategy to engage large companies that can receive value from our organization’s services?
  • How can our organization evolve its key performance indicators to demonstrate value to potential donors?
  • What messages can our organization use to engage 28 to 45 year olds to invest in our services?
  • How can our organization improve our current messaging about the organization and its services?
  • What are the gaps in our organization’s capital campaign pitch deck explaining why potential funders should donate to our cause?
  • How should our organization evaluate potential new partners in our work?
  • How can our organization begin to create an employee development strategy?

If you would like to help an organization answer key questions and accelerate its business success, sign up for a Springboard Session today!

Didi Engel
Spotlight
MBA ’96

“With the background materials and narrow focus of the issue we were addressing, the 2 hours was sufficient for us to generate numerous ideas for the non-profit team. I would like to participate again!” – Didi Engel, MBA ’96

Maya Watts
Spotlight
MBA ’08

“It's a small time commitment but has potential for high impact. It's a great way to get connected back into the community - and for a great cause.” – Maya Watts, MBA ’08

Nonprofits & Civic Entities