NYU Wagner Capstone: Advocacy and Political Action (Fall 24' to Spring 25')

Program Overview
Program Title NYU Wagner Capstone: Advocacy and Political Action (Fall 24' to Spring 25')
Organization New York University (NYU)
Student Application Link https://nyu.capsource.app/program/nyu-wagner-capstone-advocacy-and-political-action-fall-24-to-spring-25/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
17 Project/s Added (of 50 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/12/24      End Date: 05/05/25

8 months

Collaboration Overview
About Students

Projects for our Advocacy & Political Action (APA) course should be about creating meaningful change in the civic engagement, political, and advocacy arenas. Our APA students are learning the strategies and tactics necessary to successfully mobilize These projects can span a huge range of policy areas, including immigration, criminal justice, food security, the environment, education, public health, labor rights, reproductive rights and many others. 

To learn more visit our website: https://wagner.nyu.edu/education/degrees/mpa-public-nonprofit-management-policy/advocacy

Student Level:   Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 5

Program Goals
These projects can span a huge range of policy areas, including immigration, criminal justice, food security, the environment, education, public health, labor rights, reproductive rights and many others.  
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Format Title Capstone
Format Description
Capstone brings together teams of graduate students to address complex challenges and identify new opportunities for nonprofit, governmental, health-related, urban planning, and international agencies. Project teams approach their assignments with initiative and professionalism. They organize and frame their projects into a thorough work plan that results in a carefully considered final product. Every team produces a written report and conducts a final presentation of their findings and recommendations.
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Organizational Culture Research & Development
Target Industries Aerospace & Defense Agriculture & Farming Arts & Recreation Biotech & Pharmaceuticals Computers & Hardware Construction, Repair & Maitenance Education Energy & Utilities Fashion & Apparel Finance Food & Beverage Government Health Care Manufacturing Media Natural Resources Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Real Estate Retail Software & IT Sports & Entertainment Telecommunications Transportation & Logistics Travel & Tourism
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
NYU encourages partners to support their program through optional sponsorship of five thousand dollars. If you cannot sponsor, or you'd like to do so at a reduced rate, that can be facilitated. NYU appreciates your consideration and support!
Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers 2 Hours per week
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.

Feb 21 2024, 11:30.53 PM
Interview

Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.

Mar 12 2024, 11:30.53 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

May 31 2024, 11:30.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.

Aug 02 2024, 11:30.53 PM
Official Program Launch

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.

Sep 12 2024, 12:00.00 AM
Official Program End

We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.

May 05 2025, 12:00.00 AM

Program Timeline

Touchpoints & Assignments Date Type

Program Kickoff

09/12/2024 Event

Projects

Filters
Project Organization Topics
Reimagining Domestic Violence Shelter Programs Volunteers of America-Greater New York Growth Strategy Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Research & Development
Padilla at 15 Immigrant Defense Project
Organizational Growth Strategy New American Leaders Growth Strategy
Growing Our Legislative Advocacy Muscles - One Issue at a Time Urban League of Greater Hartford
Advancing a true "housing first" approach to end homelessness Volunteers of America-Greater New York Growth Strategy Legal, Regulatory, Compliance
Healthy Food in Newark Schools - Food Policy Development NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service Corporate Social Responsibility Research & Development
Fertility Equity Men Having Babies Individual and Family Advocacy Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Revenue Innovation New American Leaders Corporate Social Responsibility Growth Strategy
Colloborating for Impact: Advocacy and Political Strategy for Multicultural Transformation VISIONS Inc

Teams

Team Name  Project Name  Team Members 
No Teams Available