“I feel extremely lucky to be part of the StartingBloc community. ...I approach my involvement as a natural extension of my lifelong dedication to activating and cultivating the StartingBloc network; one I consider a potent force for creating systemic social change.” —Emily Tsiang, NY '06

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StartingBloc works within our network to obtain funding that, in turn, provides the financial assistance necessary to subsidize tuition costs for our Fellows to participate in the Institute for Social Innovation in London, New York and Boston. Full and partial scholarships are available to accepted individuals with demonstrated financial need.

You can join other individuals and companies in our network, which have already seen the potential of StartingBloc's impact and invest in our organization's future. We welcome the prospect of exploring partnership opportunities that help your organization or company advance its visibility to our market, accelerate your strategic partnership and philanthropic objectives, and align your goals with ours. Please see below for partnership opportunities, and for further inquires please contact StartingBloc's Executive Director, Joanna Opot.

 

Partnership Opportunities
The increased awareness about the ability to integrate business and social objectives makes previously uninterested yet exceptional candidates confident accepting positions at leading private sector firms. StartingBloc Fellows are high talent individuals who are well equipped to excel at leading private sector companies. StartingBloc Fellows are currently recruited by Fortune 100 companies, leading non profits, Wall Street analyst programs, as well as leading MBA and graduate school programs.

StartingBloc Fellows are thoughtful about their career choices. During the Institute, extremely motivated undergraduates and young professionals have the rare opportunity to consider their passions and true career interests. StartingBloc helps companies to target, place, and retain candidates that traditional on campus recruiting practices cannot reach. Please read below about the benefits of donating directly to StartingBloc and/or partnering with our organization.

Interactive Engagement and Education
  • Social responsibility case study incorporated in Institute for Social Innovation curriculum
  • Dedicated break­out session at the Institute for Social Innovation to discuss organization's or corporation's initiatives
  • Hosting an afternoon or weekend social networking reception outside of the Institute for Social Innovation

Communication and Outreach
  • Promotion of partner's social responsibility and career opportunities during StartingBloc's on-campus recruiting events at 60+ colleges and universities, as well as young professional networks for one year
  • Organization or corporations logo and website link included on StartingBloc's website
  • Advertisement in fellowship educational workbook (part of core curriculum)
  • Logo recognition on StartingBloc's promotional materials

Recruiting
  • Option to interview fellows at any/all events in New York, Boston and London
  • Unlimited access to a database with Fellows and alumni contact information and resumes for one year

Please contact StartingBloc's Executive Director, Joanna Opot, with partnership inquiries.

Donations and In-Kind Contributions
You can join other individuals and companies in our network, which have already seen the potential of StartingBloc's impact and invest in our organization’s future. We welcome the prospect of exploring sponsorship opportunities that help your organization or company advance its visibility to our market, accelerate your strategic partnership and philanthropic objectives, and align your goals with ours. If you would like to support StartingBloc with in-kind donations of space, goods or services, please contact StartingBloc's Director of Programs Taryn Miller-Stevens. If you would like donate to StartingBloc directly, please click on the Network for Good link below.

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