Alumni Engagement

Social enterprise-focused alumni comprise a powerful global network for impact.

Whether it’s within the nonprofit, public, or private sector, Harvard Business School (HBS) alumni pursue a variety of managerial, entrepreneurial, voluntary, and philanthropic roles in socially driven pursuits at various stages of their personal and professional lives.

We aspire to connect you with each other, share with you the latest faculty research and innovative ideas from the field, and bring you together to work on solutions for our world’s most complex social issues.

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Nonprofit Board Service

The OnBoard program was created to develop alumni leadership skills critical for modern governance. OnBoard consists of virtual synchronous sessions on current issues, opportunities to connect with other alumni, and other HBS resources on governance.

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Get Involved

Across on-campus, off-campus, and virtual settings, alumni have many opportunities to engage in social enterprise–focused activities and connect with a global community committed to impact.

Get Involved

Careers

The Social Enterprise Initiative, in collaboration with Alumni Career Services and Baker Library, provides resources and support to assist alumni pursuing careers in social enterprise.

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Webinars

More Lifelong Learning Webinars
  • Video duration:1:00:14

    OnBoard: Introduction to Nonprofit Board Service

    Is nonprofit board service right for you? How do you find a nonprofit board that is a good fit for your values, interests, and skills? In this interactive session, HBS Social Enterprise Initiative Director Rob Zeaske (MBA 2002) and Associate Director Amelia Angella (MBA 2001) discuss the fundamentals of nonprofit board service and answer questions from attendees.

  • Video duration:56:32

    OnBoard: The Board Chair – Executive Director Relationship

    Social Enterprise Initiative Interim Director Amelia Angella moderated a conversation with Lyndia Downie, longtime Executive Director of the Pine Street Inn, and current Board Chair Lorn Davis to discuss the critical role of Board Chairs and their relationship with the Executive Director in advancing impact.

  • Video duration:45:27

    OnBoard: Nonprofit Leadership Transitions

    The board’s role is particularly critical during a leadership transition. Hear from our panel of alumni nonprofit leaders about their experiences navigating through transitions as nonprofit founders, CEOs, funders, and board members.

  • 41%
    Alumni currently serve on nonprofit boards
  • 13%
    of alumni work in social enterprise
  • $12M
    Pro bono services provided annually by alumni clubs

Contact Us

Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions about social enterprise alumni engagement? Please email se@hbs.edu.