Matching
Wharton MBA Students with Philadelphia's Nonprofit Organizations
The
Nonprofit Board Leadership Program ("NPBLP") at the Wharton School was launched in
the spring of 2005 with the goal of creating an experiential learning environment
for students that would also support local nonprofits. To achieve this goal,
the NPBLP places second year MBAs on boards of local non-profit organizations in order
create a mutually beneficial experience for both the student and the nonprofit. Participating
students are given the title of "Visiting Board Member" and are staffed on committees
of respective Boards which focus on particular strategic areas for each organization
(e.g. accounting, finance, marketing, etc.).
The
program is rooted in a commitment to serving the non-profit organizations in
the Philadelphia area. Together, it is envisioned that both Wharton and local
nonprofits can help each other succeed and achieve a rich understanding of the growing
intersection between business and nonprofit activities.
In 2007
the NPBLP made the exciting transition to become part of the Wharton Leadership Program,
which provides infrastructure, administrative support, and a wealth of experience
and knowledge in leadership development and training.
23
Wharton MBA students have been selected to serve as Visiting Board Members for the
2008-2009 academic year. Visit the 'Visiting Board Members' page for details on our
participants and the nonprofits they are paired with.
Vision: To
be the experiential leadership development program at Wharton that educates MBA students
on nonprofit board governance.
Mission: To develop
MBA students as leaders who seek a life-long commitment to community involvement and
board service, resulting in value creation for nonprofit organizations and communities.