Global Counsel is accepting applications for the Social Impact Programme to help non-profit organisations, as well as small for-profits with strong values-based aims, with political and policy issues on a pro bono basis.
This is aimed at organisations that would not otherwise have access to their services, especially those pursuing causes that their colleagues are passionate about. Successful applicants would be able to benefit from their skills and expertise through a tailored fixed-term consultancy engagement.
Sectors
Technology and media
Climate and sustainability
Health and social care
Trade
Financial services
Energy
What can they offer?
They are flexible and will make an offer tailored to the successful applicant(s). As a starting point for the discussion, they could offer one of the following:
A short report on a policy or political issue, for internal use e.g. in planning and decision-making.
A short report on a policy or political issue, to be published externally e.g. for thought-leadership on an issue.
Help you prepare and deliver an online event on a policy or political issue.
Political strategy & advocacy planning, e.g. identifying key stakeholders for you to engage with on an issue and create an engagement strategy and narrative.
Eligibility Criteria
Not-for-profit organisations worldwide such as charities, NGOs, educational institutions, and foundations.
Small for-profit organisations with strong values-based aims, such as social enterprises or small businesses with an emphasis on positively impacting society.
Organisations register
ed with their respective regulator, where relevant.
Organisations that would not otherwise have access to their services.
Organisations with a policy or political challenge that they can help with.
Eligible Questions
Is your organisation a charity, NGO, educational institution, foundation, or another notfor-profit organisation?
If your organisation is a small for-profit, does it have strong values-based aims?
Does your organisation have a policy or political challenge that GC can provide support on?
Is your organisation registered with your respective regulator (for instance the Charity Commission in England and Wales or the Internal Revenue Service in the US), if relevant?
Would you not have access to their services without this programme?
Deadline: May 2, 2022
For more information, visit Global Counsel.
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