Upcoming Events

Domestic Corps Nonprofit Internship Panel Discussion

Tuesday, November 24, 5:00-6:00 p.m., R2220 Ross School of Business
Do you want to make an impact this summer?  Your business skills and expertise can have an enormous impact on the community.  Not sure where to start?  Come join several MBA2s and the Nonprofit and Public Management Center for an engaging panel discussion on the Domestic Corps internship program.  Domestic Corps internships are challenging, high-visibility, and paid! Interns last summer had exciting projects in the following areas:  strategic planning, marketing, entrepreneurship, education, environment and public sector consulting. MBA1s, Evening MBAs (graduating no earlier than December 2010), and BBA sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. For more information about Domestic Corps, visit: http://www.nonprofit.umich.edu/students/dc_students.php.

How To Be A Successful Changemaker

Wednesday, December 2, 5:00-6:30 p.m., K1310 (Kresge) Ross School of Business
What does it take to be a successful social entrepreneur? Roopal Shah will share her perspective on the core skills and values needed to promote change within existing organizations or independent social initiatives. Her ability to revolutionize “business as usual” stems from her extensive work within the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.  Ms. Shah will share her personal journey that began with promoting social change within the U of M Law School, a law firm in Washington DC, and led her to start a non-profit organization in India. This event is co-sponsored by the Nonprofit and Public Management Center and the William Davidson Institute.

Roopal Shah is co-founder and executive director of Indicorps, a unique service organization promoting reconnection to India through service. She also co-leads the Ahmedabad Ultimate initiative to promote development through sport.  A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Michigan Law School, Roopal practiced law for almost a decade—clerking for a federal district judge in Hawaii, practicing at a law firm in Washington, DC, and serving in San Diego for four years as a federal prosecutor. Roopal’s journey from being the president of the UM Law School Student Senate to starting up non-profit outfits in India draws from her ability to cultivate the spirit of service in everyday life.

Domestic Corps Information Sessions

Tuesday, December 8, 5:00-6:00 p.m., R1220 Ross School of Business
Wednesday, December 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m., R2210 Ross School of Business
The Domestic Corps program places students in summer internships with nonprofit's across the U.S. The program is open to Ross School of Business MBA1s, Evening MBAs (graduating no earlier than December 2010), and BBA sophomores and juniors. These information sessions offer students the chance to learn more about the program, the excellent organizations participating in the 2010 program and how to apply.

Civic Consulting Alliance (CCA) Information Session

Monday, December 14, 5:30-6:30 p.m., R1230 Ross School of Business
The Civic Consulting Alliance is a 2010 Domestic Corps nonprofit partner. Through Domestic Corps, CCA provides prestigious consulting internship opportunities for MBA students to develop leadership and consulting skills, create a civic network, and have a lasting impact on Chicago.  By completing a high-impact project for the City of Chicago, the summer associates learn about public sector policies, operations, and challenges.  A summer associate will work side-by- side with CCA consultants, private sector consultants, and senior executives in Chicago government. Ross MBA1 students are welcome to attend this session to learn more about this specific Domestic Corps opportunity.

Fundraising: Building Blocks for Board Members and Volunteer

Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 4:30-6:00 p.m., 1110 Weill Hall, Ford School of Public Policy
Shelley Strickland, an experienced development officer who has provided training on fundraising for nonprofit organizations, will present an interactive and informative discussion that will explore how the fundraising world is changing, how board members can contribute to effective fundraising, and best practices for philanthropy in the nonprofit sector.