Why nonprofits participate in Service Corps
- To bring business skills and perspective to projects that are critical for their organization
- To engage volunteers in their organization’s work
- To support the professional development of emerging and established business leaders who are interested in nonprofits and social enterprises
Organization Eligibility (recommended)
- An operating history of at least one year
- A willingness to accommodate flexible volunteer working hours; an understanding that the team is volunteering its time
- A staff person that can dedicate 15 to 20 hours per month (including at least 5 hours with the volunteers on-site) on work related to the Service Corps project for the duration of the project
Project Eligibility
- Projects must effectively utilize the skills of Net Impact members/Service Corps volunteers
- Project should fall into one of these categories: marketing, operations, strategic planning
- Projects must have specific and attainable goals, such as “the creation of a 18 month marketing plan,” or, “the creation of a business plan for the launch of a new program”
- Projects must fit into the project scope and timetable set by Net Impact, i.e. can be completed by a team of volunteers working 15 to 20 hours per month for approximately three months
- Projects must have the support of the nonprofit’s staff, board and Executive Director
Apply
If your organization would like to apply to host a Service Corps team, email us with the details on your organization and the project you would like help with, including:
- Overview of your organization
- Project objectives
- Project duration
- Valuable skills and knowledge required of pro-bono consultants
- Your contact information
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
