Graduate Volunteer Consultants provides value for its clients, consultants, community, and the Carlson School. Please visit the How it Works page for more information about GVC's consulting practice.
Value to Clients
Strategic Assistance to Non-profits
Resources dedicated to strategic problems, needs and opportunities
In-depth research for strategic and tactical decision making
Application of strong business foundation to non-profit issues
Indirect access to academic thought leaders on various topics
Practical and actionable recommendations to non-profit needs
Value to Consultants
Real World Consulting Experience
Opportunity to network
Experience solving real world issues
Project leadership challenges
Resume builder and interviewing stories
Real-world application of classroom knowledge
Leverage resources - professors, research databases and classmates
Value to the Twin Cities Community
Building connections with the Twin Cities community
Serving organizations that serve the community
Contributing business and academic insights
Building partnerships between academia and the community
Facilitating investment of various stakeholders in the community
Value to Carlson
Building the Carlson School Brand and Reputation
Establishes relationships with various parts of the community
Develops nonprofit perspective in its school programs
Attracts prospective students with interest in nonprofit sector
Exposes students to nonprofit career opportunities
Distinguishes the Carlson School student experience
Provides positive publicity and increases goodwill toward the school