“Boston, MA…We are pleased to announce that The Second Step has been selected from a competitive pool of over 25 applicants to receive a pro bono consulting engagement by Harvard Business School Association of Boston’s Community Action Partners (CAP).
Community Action Partners (CAP) is a volunteer organization of Harvard Business and Kennedy School alumni, helping Boston-area nonprofits apply management skills to their business challenges. Last year CAP volunteers provide an estimated 13,000+ hours of consulting, equivalent to approximately $3.4 million in pro bono services to worthy nonprofits. These volunteers offer a powerful blend of business expertise and passion for making a difference in the community. CAP projects result in incredible impact for nonprofit clients and are a uniquely rewarding volunteer experience for alumni.
“We are thrilled to have been selected to work with a group of CAP consultants to deeply explore the strategic issues that drive our impact. With this significant investment of time and energy, we will develop meaningful metrics, evaluate our services, and create an action plan to grow and sustain our programs that support survivors, address the root causes of domestic violence, and ultimately break the cycle of violence in families and our community.” – Susan Ross, CEO.
“We are very excited to work with The Second Step this year” states Executive Director Kathy Le. “The Second Step is doing critical work for the greater Boston community. The nature of their business challenge, mission, and social impact make them a very attractive partner for our alumni volunteer teams.”
About The Second Step
The Second Step envisions a world where domestic violence is recognized and not tolerated, and where every relationship is safe and healthy. A community of survivors, advocates, and volunteers, we foster the safety, stability, and well-being of those who have experienced domestic violence. Dedicated to ending the cycle of abuse, we provide comprehensive assistance including safety planning, legal representation, counseling, peer support, transitional housing, and other essential services to help survivors remove obstacles to independence, rebuild their lives, and achieve long-term stability. Based in Newton, we serve those living in Greater Boston and the MetroWest area.
About Community Action Partners
A program of the Harvard Business School Association of Boston, Community Action Partners (CAP) marshals more than 140 alumni volunteers to serve nonprofits by providing pro bono consulting services each year. CAP programs include CAP Consulting (multi-month engagements) and CAP Brainstorms (single 2-hour sessions). CAP offers volunteer consulting assistance in areas such as strategic and business planning, marketing strategy, financial planning and analysis, board development and governance, and organizational development.“
