Information Session Fall 2011

pro bono consulting for the social sector

It all started in 2003…

Community and Values

Clients and Partners

Consulting Experience

Our TBG Culture

Responsibilities

Application and Timeline

TBG is a student-led organization that provides pro bono

consulting services for social sector organizations in the Bay Area.

We believe that helping nonprofit organizations with business

challenges is a unique way to create sustainable impact in our community.

values

passion our shared dedication to our clients and social change

professionalism displayed through quality projects with high professional standards

initiative taking individual action and collaborating as an organization

our clients 75+

diversity Our clients work on meaningful causes such as public health, the environment, LGBT rights, education, politics, sports,

sustainable food, and more!

strategic impact Our client contacts are usually executive directors, which means that our recommendations are implemented at a strategic level.

fall 2011 clients

public health

nonprofit

economic development

local government

medical care

startup

immigrant services

nonprofit

community service

nonprofit

partners resources

TBG works with a variety of partners who provide us with professional knowledge about the consulting industry and the social sector.

partners pro bono consulting around the world

We have helped grow the pro bono nonprofit consulting space across the United States, England and Asia.

trainings

Nonprofit industry panels

Presentation design

Project think-tanks

Focus groups and surveys

Project mapping

Professional development

Technical skills

Industry professionals

weekly trainings

Wednesday 7-9pm

DeCal

Strategic Leadership for your Student Organization, Social Venture, or Nonprofit

Wednesdays | 6-7pm

Cheit 335 at Haas

1 unit

The DeCal is mandatory for incoming consultants, but open to all Cal students.

Business Frameworks and Nonprofit Structure

Design Thinking, Innovation, and Marketing

Funding, Impact Measurement, and Leadership

Developing a

Strategic Plan

mentors

internal mentors

Each new consultant is paired with a more experienced consultant as a mentor.

MBA mentors

Each project is assigned an experienced MBA student as a professional mentor.

what is consulting?

consultant

noun. A professional who provides expert advice in a particular domain or area of expertise such as accountancy, technology, the law, human resources, marketing, medicine, finance, public affairs, communication, or more esoteric areas of knowledge.

TBG consultants

We provide expert advice on business-related issues to social sector organizations. The kinds of advice include:

Strategic Planning

Marketing

Competitive Analysis

Finance Development

…and more.

project teams

consultant consultant consultant consultant

project leader

project advisor

MBA mentor

project process

project scoping Partnering with African-American nonprofit leadership to understand scope of problem and solutions sought Talking to the staff of a public health startup to understand what the actual source of organizational issues is versus what the symptoms are

project process

field research Interviewing UCSF doctors and Oakland health clinics to understand barriers to care for minority populations

Conducting focus groups for impoverished ex-criminal offenders to determine optimal employment aid

Reviewing literature on spinning off a school district mental healthcare program as a nonprofit

Meeting with mom groups and gather feedback to build a volunteer system with the right balance of incentives and responsibilities

project process

deliverable building Sharing first hypothesis and solutions with consultants, social sector leaders and industry professionals

final recommendations Delivering diagnosis, solutions and implementation timeline to government agency directors

” “ We create solutions to poverty through the businesses we operate.

culture

friendship

TBGers travel, learn, live, and work together.

culture

interdisciplinary

All majors are welcome - Rhetoric, Political Science, City Planning, Engineering, and more.

culture

social impact

TBGers care deeply about the impact of their work. We are committed to doing what it takes to create long-term, sustainable impact.

culture

professional development

With client visits, intensive trainings, and work sessions, TBGers are committed to working together to grow professionally and be prepared for any career.

responsibilities mandatory DeCal and trainings

We expect you to attend all DeCal sessions on Wednesdays from 6-7pm and trainings from 7-9pm.

2-semester commitment

We expect you to work with TBG for at least 2 semesters. Don’t worry, semesters abroad are not a problem.

weekly time commitment 1 hour: DeCal

2 hours: Wednesday trainings

2 hours: project team meetings

4-10 hours: independent research, client visits, benchmarking, etc.

Total: 10-14 hours every week

application

Apply at

www.theberkeleygroup.org

Applications must be submitted by

11:59pm on Monday, September 12th

application materials

The application consists of: 1-page resume

2” x 2” picture

4 short essay responses

For help with your resume and cover letter, visit the Career Center website (career.berkeley.edu) and follow one of the available templates.

interviews

group case interview

If selected, you will be invited for a group interview with 3 other applicants.

behavioral interview

If further selected, you will be invited back for an individual interview.

preparing for the interview

Practice using the sample cases on the recruiting pages for professional consulting firms like Deloitte, McKinsey, and Bain

Check out the Vault case interview guide, which is accessible through Callisto.

Case manuals like Case in Point are available at the library.

The Berkeley Group to gain access to practice cases.

Info Session #1

Info Session #2

Case Workshop

Applications Due

Group Interviews

Individual Interviews

Meet ‘n’ Greet

Retreat!

Wed, Aug 31st at 7pm

Tue, Sep 6th at 7pm

Thu, Sep 8th at 7pm

Mon, Sep 12th at 11:59pm

* Fri-Sat, Sep 16th-17th

* Sun, Sep 18th

* Tue, Sep 20th

* Fri-Sun, Sep 23rd–25th

* By invitation only.

110 Cheit

Bank of America Forum

220 Cheit

the TBG difference

“ “ the TBG difference

TBG made a major impact on the strategic planning process for our campaign. The clarity and thoroughness of their work topped other student volunteer efforts... - Buy Local Berkeley

We were delighted by TBG's recommendation and professionalism and will certainly integrate the team's research and ideas as we move forward. - The Mosaic Project

Q & A