Volunteer as an Advisor
Are you a subject matter expert in one of our content areas? Or do you have broad business knowledge - you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or business owner? If yes, we’d love to have you as an Advisor for our program. We have short and long term volunteer opportunities, both in person and online. After a quick interview, we can put you to work helping our social entrepreneurs succeed!
We couldn’t operate without the generous donation of time (and talent) from our Volunteers!
They give back in the following ways:
In-Person
Facilitator
~4 hours total
Mentor
~1 hr/wk for 14 weeks
Online
Homework Review
~2-3 hours per assignment
Our 3 key advisor roles:
1. Facilitator
Role | As a subject matter expert in one of our covered topics (see below for a list), you would join our cohort for one or more in-person or online meetings and facilitate discussion and hands-on activities. Training and the curriculum for your module(s) will be provided ahead of time – you can follow it word for word, or make it your own! Give back and help up to 15 teams per session move forward further, faster.
Topics Covered:
Mission/Vision/Value
Customer Discovery
Business Model Design
Financial Modeling
Measuring, Monitoring, and Communicating Impact
Creating Partnerships
Raising Funds
Sales/Marketing
Pitching Your Idea/Storytelling
Time Commitment | Approximately 3 hours over one or two weeks, plus 1 hour of prep.
2. Mentor
Role | You will be assigned 1-2 participants, and will stay in contact with them throughout the process. There is no specific date/time requirement, but you are expected to remain in touch and available to meet with your participants over a minimum of 4 months. You will receive training and be provided with access to the curriculum in order to understand what the participants are learning.
Time Commitment | Approximately 12-20 hours over 14 weeks (actual time will depend on needs of the participant).
3. Homework Review
Role | Our online participants get support too! As assigned, review homework that’s been completed by our online participants, and provide feedback. For each assignment, two rounds of feedback via email are expected. There is no specific date/time requirement, but on sign up you will provide your availability and capacity and we will be in touch as needs arise.
Time Commitment | Approximately 2-3 hours per assignment.
Start volunteering as an Advisor!
We're excited to meet you! Here are the steps:
Complete the brief form below, receive a response from a Market Manager (within a few days)
Have a short call with the Market Manager, get added to our list!
Receive an email when your talents are needed. If you're available at that time, attend an orientation session (meet new friends!), then...
Use your expertise to guide our social entrepreneurs to success!!
Thank you for sharing your expertise and helping social entrepreneurs!
Some of our Awesome Advisors
Sarah Ahern, MA
Partner, PATH
Otto Beatty
Owner/Managing Director, Intelligent Office of Columbus
Principal, OB3 Advisory and Management Ltd.
Derek DeHart
Product Manager,
Root Insurance
Organizer, GiveBackHack Columbus Founding Board Member, Conscious Capitalism Columbus
Mark Kovacevich
President of North American Operations,
Improving
Allen Proctor
President and CEO, SocialVentures
Andy Shockney
President and Founder,
What Box Consulting Group
Join our incredible community of advisors!
You can contribute to positive social change by becoming an advisor today. Our social entrepreneurs need your wisdom, guidance, and experience to succeed!