Sat, Feb 2, 2019

8:30 AM – 5 PM EST (GMT-5)

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Boston University Questrom School of Business

595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States

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Questrom Link Day is a one-day consulting experience that brings together nonprofits, graduate students, academics, and local professionals to analyze a specific problem facing a nonprofit organization and provide practical strategic solutions. This is a great opportunity for small- to medium-sized nonprofit organizations to access cutting edge managerial expertise. Teams of first-year, second-year, and part-time MBA students, nonprofit leaders and Questrom professors work to offer solutions in a number of areas ranging from fundraising strategies and website development to marketing plans and strategic initiatives – and much more!

File Attachments: Link Day 2019 Team & Room Assignments.pdf, Link Day 2019 Schedule.pdf, Link Day 2019 Speaker & Sponsorship Information.pdf

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Sat, Feb 02, 2019
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Questrom Atrium
Registration & Breakfast

Register for Link Day 2019 and enjoy breakfast before the day gets started. Use this time to gather with your student team, faculty member, and organization representatives.

Sat, Feb 02, 2019
9:00 AM – 9:40 AM
Questrom Auditorium
Welcome & Opening Session

Get the day kicked off with energizing, inspiring speeches from Ray Wilson, Jacqueline Parker, and, keynote speaker, Beth Anderson (CEO & Founder of Phoenix Charter Academy Network).

Sat, Feb 02, 2019
9:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Questrom Classrooms
Team Work Session 1

Join your team for the day's first work session. View the attached Link Day 2019 Schedule to find your assigned room. Use the space to discuss your organization's specific challenges and to build solutions. You are free to utilize the computer, boards, and writing material made available to you.

If you encounter any issues, please contact the Link Day team by calling/texting (919) 602-3432 or emailing bu.linkday@gmail.com -- a member of our team will help to resolve the issue.

Sat, Feb 02, 2019
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Questrom Atrium
Lunch

Take a break from your team sessions to enjoy some food, drinks, and conversation. We encourage you to connect with other teams, faculty, and organizational representatives to build your network within the BU & greater social impact community.

Sat, Feb 02, 2019
1:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Questrom Classrooms
Team Work Session 2

Time to return to your room and finalize your solutions, deliverables, and presentations. Ensure that you are prepared to present your ideas to the organization representatives and receive feedback in a Q&A style format during the afternoon presentation session.

Sat, Feb 02, 2019
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Questrom Classrooms
Presentation Of Recommendations

This is your time to present solutions and provide feedback to your organizational representatives. Be sure to send any files, important documentation, or resources that would be helpful for the organization to use during implementation. Also, conduct a feedback Q&A session to create a dialogue about the solutions to clarify your ideas.

Sat, Feb 02, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Reception

Join the entire Link Day 2019 community at Uno Pizzeria & Grill to enjoy food, drinks, and celebration. You've earned it! Each person will receive a free drink ticket and will have access to plenty of free snacks.

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Boston University Questrom School of Business

595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, United States

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Social Impact and Nonprofit Club | Website | View More Events

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