In order to qualify for a Brainstorm Session with HBS Community partners, your organization should:

• be a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission which benefits the community generally;
• be in operations for over a year;
• should be a non-religious or political organization.

Process

1–Inquiry and Application — Clients who are interested in applying for an HBS Community Partners brainstorming session should submit an application to Amy Peterson, Program Manager, at program@hbscp.org. We will promptly contact you to have an initial conversation to explore the project’s fit for a brainstorming session.

Brainstorming Session Timelines:

2—Set Dates and Location – After the application has been approved, we will confirm a date and location with the organization.  Brainstorming sessions take place during breakfast (8:00-10:00am) lunchtime (11:30am-1:30pm) or after work (6:00-8:00pm) and usually take place at a location that is convenient for participants to access from work.

3—Meeting Requirements – 

• The organization will provide some brief background materials at least 2 weeks in advance to help prepare the participants to engage in a discussion focused on the brainstorming topic.
• The organization will also provide a simple meal (lunch or dinner) for the participants.
• The organization will provide a meeting space at a convenient location.

4—Meeting Structure – The meeting will be co-facilitated by HBS Community Partners and the Client in the following format: 

• Introduction – 15 minutes (bios will be distributed in advance)
• Brief Overview of the Organization by Client – 15 minutes
• Open Discussion/Brainstorming – 90 minutes

To download a brainstorming application click here.