Paying it forward: Santa Clara program pairs valley veterans with social entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs trying to solve tough problems are tapping into tech industry veterans who have the skills to nurture startups and grow businesses, thanks to Santa Clara University’s Global Social Benefit Institute

By Michelle Quinn, [email protected]

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MSU Outreach and Engagement Council awards four seed grants

Boardroom Bobcats, submitted by Laura Demmel, project manager in the MSU Leadership Institute http://www.montana.edu/leadership/ , is a partnership between the MSU Leadership Institute and several local nonprofit organizations. The aim of the project is to place upper-level undergraduate and graduate MSU students as non-voting members of regional nonprofit boards.

"Boardroom Bobcats offers regional nonprofit boards the chance to utilize the diverse perspectives and skills of MSU students and at the same time gives students an opportunity to experience boardroom service firsthand. It’s a win-win for both parties," Demmel said.

Seed grant funds will support student recruiting, match-making opportunities with nonprofits, and professional development training on mentoring, governance, marketing, networking and other topics.

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