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Stories & History

Learn about the work ACT volunteers have done to help Bay Area nonprofits increase their impact.

January 1, 2015
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Stanford Buck/Cardinal Club Reviews Its Brand and Marketing Strategy

As they sought to increase their membership base, especially among younger donors, the club wondered if their name was meaningful to potential donors.
Stanford women's basketball team with cheering crowd behind them
March 15, 2014
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ACT Project Helps Kick Off Stanford’s SEED Initiative

ACT suggested several models for how Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED) could structure alumni volunteers to coach and mentor local executives in the field.
African entrepreneurs gather together to celebrate the work they have done with SEED.
October 15, 2011
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A Historic Nonprofit Reaches Out to ACT

David Lewis, the long-time head of Save the Bay, felt the upcoming 50th anniversary of the organization was a good time to update Save the Bay’s strategic plan.
A sunny day at beautiful wetlands in the San Francisco Bay Area.
February 15, 2011
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ACT Helps Haas Center Develop Five-Year Road Map

ACT consultants were called on to assist in the development of a five-year strategic plan that would guide the Haas Center’s decisions regarding programs, funding, facilities, and staffing.
A volunteer and two boys experiment in a classroom.
January 15, 2011
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Redesigning Research Administration for Stanford’s School of Engineering

The engineering school established a steering committee and engaged the Alumni Consulting Team (ACT) to evaluate and explore various research administration service delivery models.
A production line of 1980s computers.
October 15, 2010
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ACT Client Recognized for Innovative Work With Kids in Foster Care

The Stanford Alumni Consulting Team helped answer the question: How can we structure the relationship between the local chapters and the national organization of A Home Within?
A beaming young girl in straw hat.
October 15, 2010
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ACT Team Helps Coyote Point Museum Create a Sustainable Business Model and Brand

ACT volunteers set out to develop a five-year plan with a focus on increasing the museum's earned income, which at the time of the initial engagement was at 30% of total revenue.
A little girl plays with and learns about water as it trickles down the wall.
October 15, 2010
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Inspiring Innovation in the Silicon Valley Housing Market

ACT consultants worked closely with two Bay area nonprofits on how an equity-sharing fund to finance residential down payments could benefit both the public and private sector.
An affordable housing project.
October 15, 2010
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Launching a New Urban Center for Outward Bound

Outward Bound approached the Alumni Consulting Team to help answer the question: What would it take to create a successful Outward Bound Urban Center in the Bay Area?
Four young adults paddle down a rapid in an Outward Bound raft.
October 15, 2007
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Alumni Team Goes to Africa

Cynthia Dai, MBA ’93, shares her experience leading a Stanford ACT project to help Uganda Rural Development and Training develop a sustainable funding model.
A group of Ugandan farmers gather for a training class.
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May 1, 2010
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Stanford University Recognizes Alumni Consulting Team with Community Partnership Award

Stanford GSB Alumni Consulting Team received a Stanford University 2010 Community Partnership Award for service to more than 150 nonprofits in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
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