Application Process

The application process for Springboard Sessions and consulting projects differ. Review the steps below and note the deadlines in Upcoming Key Dates.

CONSULTING PROJECTS — Fall-Winter

  • Determine whether a consulting project is right for your organization
  • Review ACT’s eligibility criteria
  • Submit an Interest Form
  • Meet with with an ACT project screener to discuss your project request
  • If your screener determines there’s a mutual fit, complete an ACT application
  • With your screener refine your project need and determine potential deliverables
  • ACT staff will conduct volunteer recruitment and team matching
  • Assuming successful volunteer recruitment, project will kick-off with a transition meeting between your screener and your project team

SPRINGBOARD SESSIONS (Online) — Spring

  • Determine whether a Springboard Session is right for your organization
  • Review ACT’s eligibility criteria
  • Submit an application
  • ACT staff will follow up with applicants
  • Accepted nonprofits submit one page backgrounders on the challenge for which they seek help
  • ACT staff recruits a team of brainstormers, including a facilitator
  • Assuming successful volunteer recruitment, your Springboard Session facilitator will contact you the week prior to your scheduled session Session takes place
Key Dates
June 30, 2024 Fast Track and Full Projects: Nonprofit Deadline to Express Interest
July 17, 2024 Fast Track and Full Projects: Nonprofit Application Deadline
September 10, 2024 Volunteer Application deadline