This document provides information about the Social Solutions at Berkeley (S3) program. S3 connects student teams with local nonprofit organizations to work on real projects. The goals are to develop consulting skills and explore the nonprofit sector. Student teams work directly with nonprofit clients and McKinsey consultants. In past years, teams have developed strategies and plans to help nonprofits with issues like fundraising, programs, and organizational growth. Applications are due by October 11th if students want to be considered for projects for the Spring 2011 semester.

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2. Course Objectives
To increase student skills in
real problem solving
persuading decision makers, and
preparing an organization for success
To explore consulting- process and mindsets
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To experience working with entrepreneurial
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nonprofit organizations on critical issues
To offer the opportunity to work with McKinsey
consultants and explore management consulting
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3. Course Components
MBA 292N-1/EWMBA 292N-1, Spring 2011
(for undergraduates, UGBA 199)
3 credits, Tuesdays 6-9:30 pm
Required kick-off and finale @ McKinsey SF HQ
One Friday in January and April, 3-5pm
Topics: Consulting Skills
T i C lti Skill
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• Storyline development
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• Presentation skills & planning
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• 10 things
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Topics: Nonprofit Organizations
•Overview of the NP Sector
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•Theory of change
•Governance and decision-making
•Nonprofit strategy and capacity building
•Financial models and ffundraising
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4. Video of 2010 Finale
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Video at http://nonprofit.haas.berkeley.edu/S3%202010.html
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5. High-quality learning experience
Roles &
Responsibilities
•Client
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•Student teams
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•S3 Instructors
•McKinsey Coach
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6. Selection of Nonprofit Clients
Interesting
problem
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Do‐able
Selection Committed
project client team
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7. Real projects. Real results.
Nonprofit Clients Industry Problem Deliverable Team Leads
1 Berkeley Student Housing Although BSC makes money during the school year, it loses money Business plan Dan Pay
Cooperative, Inc. during the summer months and needs a new summer model
2 Big Ideas @ Berkeley Education Restart a successful program that funds innovative real‐world social Strategy and Kate Zimmerman
impact projects by Berkeley students Market
Research
3 Donor Education Philanthropy Work with an alliance of top donor education advisors to build the field Business Plan Gordon Chan
Leadership Collaborative of donor education nationwide
4 Greater Good Science Health/Science Get creative about new product lines that help translate science on New Product Miranda Dietz
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Center (at UCB) healthy communities and happiness to practical actions for children, Development
adults, families and communities
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Healthy Communities Inc. Health Successful health and safety clinic steps up to an overall organizational Strategic Plan Subarna Mitra
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Social Enterprise‐
Education‐
Help promising new education leader influence public opinion on
education reform by supporting cutting‐edge states and new projects
Marketing and
Business
Chris Grapes
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7 Rubicon Social Enterprise‐ A social enterprise seeks to develop measures and a dashboard on Metrics Moritz Plishke
Employment social impact
8 Stride Center
Stride Center Social Enterprise ‐
Social Enterprise Following rapid growth in training 18 24 year olds for tech jobs, Stride
Following rapid growth in training 18‐24 year olds for tech jobs Stride Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan Mariya
Mariya
Employment needs a strategy for the future Nomanbhoy
9 Swords to Plowshares Health and Human Develop a business model for the Combat to Community program that Business Plan Bernie Murphy
Services helps first responders (police, fire, hospitals, mental health) provide
critical help for veterans
10 Year Up Social Enterprise ‐ New White House Social Innovation Fund supports start‐up in Business Plan Tarek Hosny
Employment SF/Silicon Valley that brings low‐income young adults into professional
SF/Sili V ll h bi l i d l i f i l
positions
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8. 2010 Clients
Proof Points
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9. Student Panel
• Mariya Nomanbhoy, MBA 2011
Team Lead 2011, The Stride Center; Team Member
2010,
2010 National Indian Justice Center
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Zimmerman MBA 2011
Zimmerman,
Team Lead 2011, Big Ideas @ Berkeley;
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2010, East Bay Community Foundation
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10. Key Questions
1) Why is this worth your time?
2) What’s so tough?
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11. Application Packet
A. Review Project Descriptions -at http://bit.ly/social
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B Complete Application – two parts required
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1. Online application – http://bit.ly/socialsolutions
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2. Resume to silver@haas.berkeley.edu
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C. Course enrollment form - If selected, non-MBA and
Undergraduates require separate enrollment forms
Applications due by EOD
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12. Making a Commitment
Please apply only if serious about making a
commitment to the S3 client and t
it t t th li t d team
When you accept your offer your name will
offer,
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other students will be declined
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team lead and team counting on you
Center, McKinsey, and client counting on
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13. Key Dates
10/29: Student
9/29: Applications at Acceptance Deadline
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Students Notified
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