Sample List of Past Projects

Organization	Organization Description	Project Description
ACCION International	The mission of ACCION International is to give people the tools they need to work their way out of poverty. By providing "micro" loans and business training to poor women and men who start their own businesses, ACCION's partner lending organizations help people work their own way up the economic ladder, with dignity and pride.	1. Assess readiness for first capital campaign 2. Create systematic review mechanism to ensure high performance of Board
Boston Connects, Inc.	In January 1999, Boston was designated an Empowerment Zone (EZ) by HUD. The goal of the EZ is to generate economic self-sufficiency for individuals, families, and communities through job creation and human development. Boston Connects was established in November 1999 to oversee and implement the EZ’s Strategic Plan.	Create a program to develop and nurture partnerships with organizations who committed money, jobs, and effort to Boston Connects in its application for Empowerment Zone status in 1998.
Cambridge Family & Children's Services	The mission of Cambridge Family & Children’s Service (CFCS) is to strengthen families and promote conditions that provide children and adolescents with stable homes and community environments. CFCS provides a variety of programs and services to ensure that infants, toddlers, and older and often forgotten children receive the opportunity for a permanent adoptive family; young adolescent women are provided with safe, nurturing homes and the opportunity to acquire independent living skills; families who have a child with physical or mental disabilities obtain the support services they need; and homeless mothers with young children gain the means and skills to transition to permanent housing.	Asses readiness for strategic planning process. Conduct board training on planning responsibilities.
Citizen Schools	National Network of apprenticeship programs that connects middle school students with adult volunteers in hands-on learning	Determined what advisory structures (e.g., regional councils) will provide complementary value to the Board of Directors
Jump Start National	Jumpstart's work is to engage caring, civic minded individuals in service to work toward the day every child in America enters school prepared to succeed	Conducted analysis on what distinguishes an effective nonprofit Board
National Multiple Sclerosis Society	The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. The Society supports more MS research, offers more services for people with MS, provides more professional education programs and furthers more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world.	Formalized structure and responsibilities of Board (e.g., determined composition and number of members)
National Black College Alliance	The National Black College Alliance is a group of alumni and students of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, working together with urban minority high school students to create a new generation of civic leaders.	Create an organization-wide development, fundraising, and membership strategy and provide assistance with expansion efforts
Beacon Academy	The mission of Beacon Academy is to provide a unique opportunity for motivated and promising eighth grade students in the Boston urban area to embark on a transformational year between eighth and ninth grades. Through rigorous academics and empowering experiences, Beacon Academy aims to change the trajectory of students’ lives. With increased confidence and improved skills, students will be positioned to succeed at competitive independent and public exam schools.	Create business plan for start-up and continuing operations of the school.
Project HEALTH	Project HEALTH works to ensure that every child grows up free from the obstacles imposed by poor health. Project HEALTH addresses challenges faced by low-income families through innovative hospital-based advocacy programs and community-based afterschool programs.	Completed cost/benefit analysis associated with scaling up organization
Year Up!	Year Up provides a one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, and a paid corporate apprenticeship.	1. Develop marketing case for why business model works 2. Analyze opportunities to expand to new cities