Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations Info SessionThe Ohio State University

Annie Gu

VP Human Resources

Honors Contract,Business Advisory Intern at EY

Barret Bender

President

Honors Cohort, Brand Management Intern at P&G

Your Speakers

What is Nonprofit Consulting?

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Nonprofits are understaffed and underfunded, even in the best of times.

Serving as an advisor and resource to mission-driven organizations and philanthropists.

600+ nonprofits in Central Ohio.

Our Chapter

Founded at Ohio State in 2009.

Approximately 50 members.

Acceptance rate just under 20%.

Leaders of student organizations within Fisher and at Ohio State.

Broad range of studies including business, engineering, pre-med, actuarial science, nonprofit management, and more.

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Where our members and alumni have worked...

Accomplishments

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Winner of the Fisher College of Business Best Application of Business Skills 5 consecutive years.

Winner of the 2016 Fisher College of Business President of the Year Award.

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Who & How We’ve Served

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90+ nonprofit clients to date. Projects of nearly all disciplines.

Project Cycle

● We engage with 9-10 nonprofits each semester ● We operate on a 10-week project cycle● Keynote presentations:

○ Midpoint presentation○ Final internal presentation○ Final client presentation

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Structure & Leadership Opportunities

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Executive Board Members

Project Managers

Associate Consultants

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Case Competition & National Conference

● Case Competition○ Annual case competition open to all of Ohio

State students ■ Average attendance: 50 entrants

○ Top 3 teams are awarded cash prizes■ 2015 Prize Pool: $1,000

● National Conference○ Our Chapter will be hosting the first National

Conference here at Ohio State■ Invitations were extended to chapters

from various universities○ Purpose is to bring together SCNO chapters

and professionally develop all members

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Social Opportunities

● SCNOcials● Dinners● Trivia Nights● Service Events● Tailgates● Retreats

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Stefan Spanu

VP Marketing

Consulting Industry Cluster,The Columbus Council on World Affairs

Intern

E-Board Spotlight

What We Look For

● Interest/Passion for Nonprofit or Consulting● Diverse skill sets and majors● Willingness to learn and think critically

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How to Apply

3 Easy Steps:

1. Attend an info session2. Submit a resume to Annie Gu (gu.333@osu.edu)3. Apply online on our website www.scnoosu.com

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Mission Statement

“We recognize that our recommendations to our clients have the power to greatly alter the way they conduct business. Furthermore, our actions in the community set an

example for others to follow. Our associates understand this responsibility, and take due responsibility for their contributions.”

Questions?

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