Social Enterprise Partnerships in Action: Lessons from the University of Michigan

Social Enterprise Partnerships in Action:Social Enterprise Partnerships in Action:Lessons from the University of MichiganLessons from the University of Michigan

Andy DavisAndy HastingsEmily Reyna

August 17, 2007August 17, 2007

Renata SoaresDan WangMatt Welch

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Objective

Share perspectives and experiences from the partnership opportunities between Third Sector organizations and the University of Michigan

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Agenda

PART 1: PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

PART 2: EXAMPLES

PART 3: LESSONS FROM ACTION-BASED LEARNING

PART 4: LOOKING FORWARD

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Curriculum

• Classes – Social Entrepreneurship– Strategies for the Base of the Pyramid– Management for Nonprofits– Sustainable Finance

• Multi-disciplinary Action Projects (MAP)• Independent study opportunities• Dual degree opportunities (Natural Resources, Policy,

Health, Education, etc.) • Research opportunities

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Extra-curricular Activities

• Student Clubs– Net Impact– Entrepreneurs and Venture Capital Club– Emerging Markets Club– Public/Private Partnerships Club– Community Consulting Club

• Centers/Institutes – Erb Institute– Nonprofit Management Center– Zell Lurie Institute– William Davidson Institute

• Case Competitions

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Internships

• Institutional– Domestic Corps– MBA Nonprofit Connection– William Davidson Institute (WDI)– Erb Institute

• Self-Directed – Non-profit/Social Entrepreneurship– Sustainability

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Career Development

• Connections to non-traditional careers– Office of Career Development– Net Impact– MBA Nonprofit Connection

• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP)

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Agenda

PART 1: PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

PART 2: EXAMPLES

PART 3: LESSONS FROM ACTION-BASED LEARNING

PART 4: LOOKING FORWARD

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Opportunities in Action

• Multi-disciplinary Action Project (MAP): Clinton

Foundation

• Global Projects Course: Population Services

International (PSI)

• Masters Project: William Davidson Institute and Erb

Institute

• Nonprofit Internship: Ashoka

• Board Fellows: Council of Michigan Foundations

• Independent study: Arcandina

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Agenda

PART 1: PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

PART 2: EXAMPLES

PART 3: LESSONS FROM ACTION-BASED LEARNING

PART 4: LOOKING FORWARD

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Lessons from Action-Based Learning

1. Pockets of opportunity

2. Students as drivers of change

3. Clubs as incubators

4. Benefits of convergence

5. Academics and institutions

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Agenda

PART 1: PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

PART 2: EXAMPLES

PART 3: LESSONS FROM ACTION-BASED LEARNING

PART 4: LOOKING FORWARD

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Factors for Success

1. Common goals

2. Clearly defined project

3. Project leverages expertise

4. Institutionalize relationships and projects

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Future Opportunities

• Curriculum• Extra-curricular• Internships• Careers• Opportunities for collaboration

– Independent study projects

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Questions?