The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation

Can investors expect more than just a financial return on investments? The University of Chicago Booth School of Business adjunct assistant professor of strategy and Rustandy Center executive in residence Priya Parrish sits down with the Chicago Booth Review podcast to share insights from her book, “The Little Book of Impact Investing,” where she debunks myths about impact investing while claiming that investors can make money and do good at the same time. https://ms.spr.ly/6041Wc9pb

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is proud to be one of seven business schools joining the Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows Network. Golub Capital has committed over $10 million to date to deepen the pool of impactful nonprofit board members, while fostering collaboration among leading business schools. ? Chicago Booth’s newly renamed Golub Capital Board Fellows Program is one of the school’s most popular social impact programs and will continue to be run by The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation and the Net Impact student group. ? The Rustandy Center is also home to one of three Golub Capital Social Impact Labs. The signature program of Chicago Booth’s Golub Capital Social Impact Lab is IGNITE, a nine-month leadership program for organizations serving the Black community in Chicago, created in partnership with the Chicago Urban League. ? We are grateful to Golub Capital for their generous investment in the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program, the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab, and accelerating progress across the nonprofit ecosystem as a whole. #nonprofits #boardfellows #socialimpact

“There is an incredible network of veterans across Booth, UChicago, and the greater Chicago area,” says Alexandra Davis, a Full-Time MBA student and army veteran. “The Armed Forces Group is about 125 members strong and has great diversity in the ways Boothies have served, ranging from active-duty military to international military to government agency personnel. I’m grateful that the Booth community allows me to share who I am, while also making space for who I aspire to become.” After Booth, Davis plans to pursue a career in consulting, which she sees as a natural progression of her work in the army. As a signal officer for the Joint Communications Support Element, she served a wide spectrum of agencies, helping solve complex problems and providing communications support. “The army taught me to be disciplined and how to prioritize tasks,” she says. “I’ve found these two lessons to be invaluable for business school and my future career.” #VeteransDay

Is Your Organization Prepared for Overlooked Risks? Join The Hong Kong Jockey Club Programme on Social Innovation for a virtual session with Michele Wucker, lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. Michele will share insights and practical strategies for responding to #grayrhinos — those highly probable yet under-appreciated risks that organizations often face. Wednesday, November 20 | 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Hong Kong Time | 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. Chicago Time Register today: https://lnkd.in/e5SmufU9?

Through the Rustandy Center’s Civic Chicago program, Booth students are immersing themselves in the city’s neighborhoods, discovering ways to engage in civic life and create social impact by connecting with local communities. Recently, Booth students engaged in a walking tour of the historic Hyde Park and the neighboring Woodlawn area, examining urban history and innovative development efforts. They also engaged in a roundtable discussion with local developer Bill Williams, founder of KMW Communities, and Ro Sekoni, Senior Advisor. Here, they gained valuable insights into how KMW is redefining Chicago housing by building more equitable and inclusive communities.? ?#UChicago #ChicagoBooth #socialimpact

Are you a Booth alum looking to make an impact? Booth Alumni Nonprofit Consulting (BANC) is announcing a new round of pro bono projects starting January 2025. This initiative includes partnerships with six Chicago area nonprofits with diverse missions. Explore this unique opportunity to leverage your expertise and give back to the community. For more information on how to get involved and to apply for upcoming projects, please visit the BANC website to learn how to get involved with BANC and apply for a new round of projects>>(https://lnkd.in/gsk9yqYE). #NonprofitImpact #ChicagoNonprofits #BoothAlumni

We are thrilled to congratulate Chicago Booth student Keerthana Hogirala, MBA/MPP '26, on being named a member of the 2024 cohort of Paul & Daisy Soros Fellows. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePhPbCBj If you are interested in becoming a PD Soros Fellow and joining a community of New American leaders, applications are open until October 31. The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is a prestigious fellowship that provides up to $90,000 in funding for immigrants, including green card holders, naturalized citizens, DACA+ recipients, and children of immigrants pursuing graduate studies in any academic field in the U.S. For more information about the fellowship, please visit www.pdsoros.org.

We’re excited to introduce the 2024 Tarrson Social Venture Fellows, a diverse group of innovators dedicated to creating impactful solutions in sectors from sustainable pet food to efficient waste management. This year's fellows are: - Gabriel Huertas del Pino, MBA ’24, founder of Arch Pet Food, is revolutionizing pet nutrition with sustainable alternatives. - Jane Kim MPP ’24 founder of KindEd, and cofounders Jonathan Brooks, and Xinyi (Bella) Huang, MPP ’24, are developing a curriculum to enhance digital literacy among youth. - Christopher Wen and Nikiar Ahmadi Ahmed, MBA ’24 cofounders of Covery Health, aim to provide equitable access to opioid use disorder treatments in rural areas. - Claudia Natasha Montolalu, MPP ’24 founder of Sirkularis, developing waste management solutions tailored for low-to-middle income communities in Indonesia, promoting sustainability through innovative SaaS tools. Dive into their stories and the changes they’re spearheading in their communities and beyond. The Tarrson Social Venture Fellowship provides $25,000 each in funding and other support to graduating university students or recent alumni who are committed to growing a startup that helps solve a social or environmental problem. The fellowships are supported by Ron Tarrson, ’72 (XP-31), and matching funds from John Edwardson, ’72.

Applications are still open for the 2025 cohort of IGNITE, the signature offering of the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab at Chicago Booth’s Rustandy Center. If your nonprofit serves Chicago’s Black community, this is an opportunity for your leadership team to receive world-class business education, coaching, mentorship, and consulting assistance. This nine-month program is offered at no cost, thanks to the generous support of Golub Capital, and is developed by Chicago Booth’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation in partnership with Golub Capital and the Chicago Urban League. Time is running out—apply today >> chicagobooth.edu/IGNITE. Applications for the new IGNITE cohort close in just 5 days, on Friday, October 11. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a network of leaders committed to driving change. Additionally, join us in congratulating the 2024 IGNITE cohort for completing this transformative leadership program. As the signature offering of the Golub Capital Social Impact Lab at Chicago Booth’s Rustandy Center, IGNITE equips nonprofit executive leadership teams with the tools and resources to drive change in Chicago’s Black community. The cohort gathered in New York for a meaningful closing retreat—reflecting on their journey, building connections, and celebrating their achievements. We are proud of the participating organizations in this year’s cohort: City Year Chicago, COMMON GROUND FOUNDATION, INC., Equal Hope, Girls Inc. of Chicago, LINK Unlimited Scholars, Sunshine Enterprises, Inc., and The Hope Center Foundation.

Seven emerging social sector leaders will join The University of Chicago Booth School of Business as part of the Civic Scholars Program. Please join us in congratulating and welcoming the new cohort of Neubauer Civic Scholars. The Neubauer Civic Scholars are: Erica Geeyoung Choi, Selamawit (Selam) Gebre, Min A Kim, Lexie Lehmann, Carly Oosten, Anajah Philogene (Roberts) and Rachel Zuckerman. Since 2016, the Chicago Booth’s Civic Scholars Program, established with support from the Neubauer Family Foundation, has offered scholarships to Booth MBA students who work in the government or nonprofit sectors. In addition to the core curriculum, Neubauer Civic Scholars receive specialized programming, dedicated faculty directors, and opportunities to engage with civic leaders.