Students Gain Nonprofit Consulting Experience

Students are preparing for the next step in their careers and learning about relationships with clients in Kristen McCormack's Management Consulting class. Working in pairs or groups, 27 students are working with nine for profit and nonprofit companies to solve a problem or develop strategies to increase success. Two of this year's clients include:

Fenway Community Development Corporation

One of the goals of the Fenway Community Development Corporation is to "engage residents in community planning." The Fenway CDC - founded in 1973 - seeks to provide affordable housing for residents in the Fenway neighborhood. The group in McCormack's class are working on a real estate finance project to assist the Fenway CDC with its long term goals. Diana Doty, a team member and second year PNP students said, "I'd say all four of us have been fascinated to learn about the nuances and complexities of real estate and housing."

Dress for Success
Dress for Success Boston - founded in 2001 - is a nonprofit suiting program that helps disadvantaged women enter the workforce. The management consulting team is wroking on a financial management project for this fast growing organization. Dress for Success Boston has helped 600 women choose professional attire using "professional shopper" volunteers.