One Night. Huge ImPACt.
Whether we work with the constituents of one of our nonprofit clients—like our mock college interview night with Renaissance Youth Center’s South Bronx high school seniors—or perform “deep dives”—like our marketing/branding event in partnership with Harlem Business Alliance — ImPACt events are a chance for Penn alumni to make a big difference in the lives of others in just one night. To learn more, email Jennifer Yap, ImPACt Chair.
Our next ImPACt Event will be:
February 2023
Stay tuned for more details!
Our ImPACt events cost approximately $2,500 to organize and convene. Consider making a donation to support this event! Those who donate $250 and above will be listed as event underwriters. Donate to PennPAC.
“Words cannot say how much we appreciate every moment spent with PennPAC. We have a much clearer picture of issues with our branding and marketing, and we better understand some of the strengths and weaknesses of our program.”
“The program you have established and your organizational structure are impressive. Thank you for creating such an imaginative and organized opportunity for the Penn community.”
“The ImPACt session was an invaluable tool. It showed us how to build on the YWCA’s program development to ensure our growth in thought leadership and activism.”
“I thought the event was a tremendous success. The kids were wonderful… one of my kids seemed to have his mind open up right before me. It was a wonderful feeling.”
“It was an amazing opportunity to spend some dedicated time thinking about this program and to hear insights from such a creative and thoughtful group. We can’t thank you enough and we are excited to get to work on next steps.”
Past ImPACt Events
| Organization | Year | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Center for Strategic and International Affairs (ACSIA), New York Justice for Our Neighbors (NY JFON), Queer Empowerment Detainee Project (QDEP), & The Fortune Society | 2022 | New York - Virtual | PennPAC collaborated with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) and worked with 4 of their member organizations in mini-consultancies to offer feedback on new and developing organizational initiatives. |
| Futures & Options | 2022 | New York - Virtual | PennPAC volunteers participated in mock interviews with Futures & Options students and provided feedback, as well as helpful tips about the job search process. |
| Holding Hands Ministries, Christ Disciples International Ministries, The Harding Ford Vision, Hannah Kosher Food Shabbat Foundation, Brooklyn Rescue Mission, & Stapleton Church | 2021 | New York - Virtual | PennPAC collaborated with City Harvest and worked with 6 of their community partners in mini-consultancies to offer feedback on new and developing organizational initiatives. |
| Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps, The Netter Center for Community Partnerships, Recovery on Water, & Theatre of the Oppressed | 2021 | New York - Virtual | PennPAC worked with each of these four nonprofit organizations on a range of operations, civic engagement, and fundraising initiatives. |
| Year Up | 2021 | New York -Virtual | PennPAC volunteers worked with the students and graduates of Year Up to offer advice on resume writing, interview skills and networking/job-search tactics. |
| COPE Foundation, Documented, Flex Dance Program & Qualitas Life Foundation | 2020 | New York - Virtual | PennPAC worked with each of these four nonprofit organizations on a range of operations, marketing and development challenges. |
| Bay Ridge Center, Grace Institute, & Just Leadership | 2020 | New York - Virtual | PennPAC worked with each of these three nonprofit organizations in mini-consultancies to offer feedback on new and developing organizational initiatives. |
| 24 Hour Plays & The COPE Foundation | 2020 | New York | PennPAC worked with these two rising nonprofit organizations to provide an external perspective on some of their key strategic issues, including feedback on their mission statements, communication and marketing, revenue sources, etc. |
| Upwardly Global | 2019 | New York | PennPAC worked with constituents from Upwardly Global to provide mock interviews and resume reviews. |
| Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect | 2019 | New York | PennPAC held a brainstorming session to provide recommendations for major challenges facing the Anne Frank Center, including program assessment, public relations, and youth engagement. |
| Orpheus Chamber Orchestra | 2019 | New York | PennPAC provided marketing and messaging recommendations for the Orpheus Leadership Institute. |
| Per Scholas | 2018 | New York | PennPAC worked with students and alumni from Per Scholas to provide mock interviews and resume reviews. |
| Aisling Irish Community Center | 2018 | New York | PennPAC provided its expertise to help address several issues presently affecting the Aisling Irish Community Center: the organization’s Mission Statement, its Marketing Materials and Community Outreach. |
| HEAF | 2018 | New York | We provided guidance on personal branding and networking skills to high school students. |
| Friends of East River Esplanade, Live Like Blaine Foundation & WomenWerk | 2017 | New York | PennPAC worked with each of these three rising nonprofit organizations in mini-consultancies to successfully navigate the next chapter of their development. |
| Lutheran Settlement House | 2017 | Philadelphia | PennPAC provided LSH with recommendations on how to transition its CARES (Caregivers Reducing Stress) program to be a more sustainable model. LSH will use the recommendations to plan and expand the CARES program, which is geared towards caregivers for the aging population. |
| Year Up | 2017 | New York | We conducted a brainstorming session with staff and alumni leaders of Year Up to help them plan for their first ever Alumni Summit. |
| Upwardly Global | 2017 | New York | Our second time around with Upwardly Global was another success! The event helped prepare and build the confidence of UpGlo's highly-skilled immigrant clients. |
| Manny Cantor Center | 2016 | New York | PennPACers provided career advice to high school students enrolled in the Manny Cantor Center college prep program. We worked in break-out groups with impressive students aged 15-18 to provide practical advice related to what to expect in college and the job market. |
| YWCA | 2016 | New York | We provided YWCA with a business hours ImPACt session to focus on marketing and promotion for their new STEAAMocracy program. |
| Time In Children's Art Initiative | 2016 | New York | PennPAC helped Time In Children's Art Initiative strengthen their branding and marketing. Time In was provided with both a laundry list of tactical suggestions and overall strategic advice. |
| Robert Louis Stevenson School | 2015 | New York | We assisted the Stevenson School to develop a strong brand positioning, build brand awareness; and promote strategic partnerships. |
| Upwardly Global | 2015 | New York | Insights and advice from PennPAC volunteers helped address some of the challenges in transitioning to the American workforce for Upwardly Global's immigrant clients. |
| Harlem Business Alliance | 2013 | New York | We conducted a successful marketing/branding brainstorming session for 3 Harlem-based business start-ups. |
| Renaissance Youth Center | 2012 | New York | We provided a panel on applying to college and conducted one-on-one mock college interviews. |
| Fast Feet NYC, Lantern Community Services, & St. Stephen's Outreach | 2022 | New York | PennPAC worked with each of these three nonprofit organizations in mini-consultancies to offer feedback on a range of operations, growth planning, and fundraising initiatives. |