Center for Strategic Planning for Not-For-Profit Organizations
The Center for Nonprofits was established by Sacred Heart University within the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology to provide business assistance to nonprofit organizations. Applying skills developed during their studies, teams of MBA students as part of their capstone course, address issues central to a nonprofit’s longer-term viability and effectiveness. Under the guidance of an experienced advisor, students assist nonprofit organizations with the development and implementation of strategic, business, and marketing plans necessary to meet the nonprofits’ goals and objectives. The students provide a valuable, pro bono service while being exposed to “realities of life” that transcend the formal academic environment. It is the mission of the Center to engender in the University’s MBA students a sense of community and an appreciation for those less fortunate by providing them a unique opportunity to use their talents in the service of others and have a positive social impact on the community. Along with MBA consulting projects the Center presents conferences, conducts training workshops, convenes communities of practice, promotes thought leadership, places interns at nonprofits and promotes social entrepreneurship. For further information go to: www.sacredheart.edu/cfnp