Wharton Social Impact Club

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1 1Y Board Application Guide September 2018

2 Agenda 1 Introduction to WSIC 2 WSIC 1Y Board Positions 3 WSIC 2Y Leadership Team 2

3 Message from the Co-Presidents These descriptions are based on the direction that we ve envisioned for the club, so that you have a good sense of the required commitment. However, we are open to suggestions for changes to these roles based on your own interests and passions, and will support you as you lead the initiatives. We re looking forward to working with you to shape social impact offerings at Wharton. Let us know if you have any questions! Lyn Li, Nikhil, and Deborah 3

4 WSIC Priorities Mission: Strengthen social impact offerings at Wharton by building community and enriching the mix of educational and professional events/resources Community Professional Learning Vision Strengthen community at Wharton and beyond Support members in their job search by providing more resources Increase diversity of educational opportunities Activities Mentorship pods organised around impact areas Small group dinners/happy hours organized around industry Introduce avenues for alumni engagement Organize career treks to DC, NY & SF (with potential to add cities) Work with employers to organise exclusive events Maintain interview question database and think up / roll out other recruiting resources Collaborate with other clubs to deliver events across a range of industries (e.g. education, int l development, impact investing, etc.) Deliver a memorable Social Impact Week to inspire and educate students Leverage resources and networks from other Penn schools and departments (e.g. GSE, Public Policy, etc.) 4

5 Agenda 1 Introduction to WSIC 2 WSIC 1Y Board Positions 3 WSIC 2Y Leadership Team 5

6 WSIC Board Structure Co-Presidents (3) Treasurer (One 2Y & One 1Y) VP, Content (2) Chair, SI Week (1) VP, Communications (1) VP, Careers (1) Director, Content (4) Director, Communications (1) Director, Careers (3) Director, Community (2) 2Y position 1Y Position Nikhil to oversee Communications, SI Week LL to oversee Content, Community Deborah to oversee Careers, Treasury 6

7 Why join the WSIC 1Y Board? - Set the vision and drive initiatives across the club - Opportunity to be entrepreneurial and to be the change you would like to see in the club - Form strong relationships with a diverse and ambitious group of people at Wharton and beyond 7

8 1Y Leadership Positions (1/3) DIRECTOR, CONTENT DIRECTOR, CAREERS In a nutshell you will be in charge of organizing content for the club s speaker events and Social Impact Week In a nutshell you will be responsible for all things jobs related for the club! Specific responsibilities: Coordinate with outside organizations, Wharton initiatives, and other WGA clubs to secure speakers Connect leaders and experts in social impact to the WSIC community Work with VP Content to organize speaker events Collaborate with SI Week Chair to organize programming, secure co-sponsorship and conduct marketing The really exciting part is you get to shape the topics discussed at our biggest events! Specific responsibilities: Organize career treks to SF, DC, NYC, and/or other cities Work closely with MBACM to conduct information sessions and circulate important information to the club Manage career-related shared resources (e.g. interview question database, industry primers, company profiles) Collaborate with the Community Team to organize and launch mentorship pods in the fall semester Provide support during enterprise recruiting season (e.g. arrange weekly recruiting work sessions) The really exciting part is you are playing a crucial role in helping members figure out careers within social impact 8

9 1Y Leadership Positions (2/3) DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY In a nutshell you will be in charge of creating a sense of community within the club and across the Wharton social impact community at large Specific responsibilities: Plan kick-off and year-end club-wide signature events Create a strong community within the club through quarterly club-wide events, happy hours and small group dinners Collaborate with the Careers team to organize and launch mentorship pods in the fall semester Foster collaboration among board members DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS In a nutshell you will be in charge of getting out the word about WSIC! Specific responsibilities: Manage the WSIC website and Facebook site Ensure that the newsletter is sent out weekly Create and maintain member and alumni databases, and think of ways to engage alumni Manage welcome weekend events The really exciting part is this is your chance to get creative and strengthen WSIC s brand! The really exciting part is you can make what you want! 9

10 1Y Leadership Positions (3/3) TREASURER In a nutshell you will be in charge of the club budget and reimbursements. Specific responsibilities: Report on club s financial status at the end of each month Process all reimbursements Engage in financial planning for the club throughout the year and set budget for the following year The really exciting part is you know where all the WSIC money goes and can be sure to get the most out of your club dues! 10

11 1Y Board Selection Details Monday to Friday, 09/10 to 09/14 Office Hours We ll be hosting office hours if you have questions. us if you can t make it! Deborah (debschu@wharton.upenn.edu) Lyn Li (chely@wharton.upenn.edu) Nikhil (nraghuv@wharton.upenn.edu) Saturday, 11:59PM Applications Due Please rank your preferred positions and submit no more than 300 words on your background, why you would like the position(s), and your ideas via the online application here. Monday-Wednesday, 09/17-09/19 Interviews Thursday, 09/20 1Y Directors Announced Friday, 11AM-6PM Board Retreat 11

12 Agenda 1 Introduction to WSIC 2 WSIC 1Y Board Positions 3 WSIC 2Y Leadership Team 12

13 WSIC Leadership Team (1/3) Deborah Chu Lyn Li Che Nikhil Raghuveera (HKS) Position: Co-President Position: Co-President Position: Co-President Pre-MBA: Investment Mgmt Summer: Education Nonprofit & Fintech VC Pre-MBA: Consulting Summer: Media Pre-MBA: Econ. Consulting Summer: Consulting

14 WSIC Leadership Team (2/3) Melanie Kirshenbaum Ali Piltch Lance Lively Position: VP Careers Position: VP Content Position: VP Content Pre-MBA: Vet School Summer: Consulting Pre-MBA: Consulting Summer: Impact Investing Pre-MBA: Investment Mgmt. Summer: Clean Meat / VC Portfolio Ops mkirsh@wharton apiltch@wharton llively@wharton 14

15 WSIC Leadership Team (3/3) Patrick Snodgrass Jun Yoon Kate Halldorson Position: Treasurer Pre-MBA: Econ. Consulting Summer: Investment Banking Position: VP Communications Pre-MBA: Education Summer: Education Position: Chair, Social Impact Week Pre-MBA: Consulting Summer: Cleantech / Social Impact psno@wharton yoonjun@wharton khalld@wharton 15