Request for Proposal ListingsNYU Wagner Capstone: Advocacy and Political Action (Fall 25' to Spring 26')

NYU Wagner Capstone: Advocacy and Political Action (Fall 25' to Spring 26')

New York University (NYU)
NYU Wagner Capstone: Advocacy and Political Action (Fall 25' to Spring 26')
09/15/2025 to 05/04/2026
Tiffany Charbonier
Collaboration Overview
About Students
Students participating in NYU Wagner’s Advocacy & Political Action Capstone course are highly motivated graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management & Policy. They are emerging leaders who are trained to advance equity, justice, and systemic change across a wide range of policy domains. These students bring strong analytical, research, and communication skills, and have experience in policy analysis, coalition building, legislative research, stakeholder engagement, and campaign strategy. 

Capstone projects in this course focus on supporting mission-driven organizations—such as nonprofits, advocacy coalitions, or public agencies—by helping them address complex, real-world challenges through strategic, equity-centered policy and advocacy work. Students are eager to apply their academic training and professional experience to create meaningful change and tangible deliverables that support your organization's long-term impact.
About Program Goals
Through their Capstone collaboration, students will: 

  1. Apply core principles of advocacy and political action to a real-world client challenge, including issue framing, campaign planning, and policy engagement.

  2. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform decision-making, including literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, policy scans, and power mapping.

  3. Develop professional consulting skills, including project management, effective team collaboration, and client relationship building.

  4. Produce actionable deliverables such as toolkits, strategic communication plans, policy roadmaps, or advocacy campaign strategies.

  5. Center equity and participation in all stages of the project, aligning with client values and the community’s needs.
About the Collaboration Format
CAPSTONE: LEARNING IN ACTION
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project.

Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization.

Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details

Students Include: Graduate Degree

Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled

Program Duration: 33 weeks

Program Launch Date: 09/15/25

Program End Date: 05/04/26

Student Commitment: 4-7 Hours hrs/week

Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Modality: Fully Remote

# of Projects: 10

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Project Requirements

Industry Partner Requirements
Project Topics Individual and Family Advocacy Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration
Location Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Other Requirements
What are the benefits for participating industry organizations? 

Partnering with a Capstone team provides mission-driven organizations with: 
✅ Fresh perspectives and high-quality deliverables — including research, strategy, and communications tools that can directly support policy and advocacy goals.
✅ Hands-on consulting support from a team of trained graduate students, guided by experienced NYU Wagner faculty.
✅ A low-cost, high-value engagement that offers tangible, professional outputs with minimal time investment.
✅ Opportunities to build your future workforce pipeline by mentoring and connecting with talented, equity-minded public service professionals.
✅ A chance to reflect on your organization’s strategic goals, campaigns, or policy approaches through structured engagement and external input.
Project Management Time Commitment 2 Hours per week
Interested Industries Education Government Non-Profit Public Works
Skills & Expertise
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

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

 Feb 21 2025, 11:30.00 PM
Interview

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

 Mar 12 2025, 11:30.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

 May 31 2025, 11:30.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

 Aug 02 2025, 11:30.00 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 2025, 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 2026, 12:00.00 AM

* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.

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Individual and Family Advocacy

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Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy

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Public Administration

Program Overview
Program Title NYU Wagner Capstone: Advocacy and Political Action (Fall 25' to Spring 26')
Organization New York University (NYU)
Student Application Link https://nyu.capsource.app/program/nyu-wagner-capstone-advocacy-and-political-action-fall-25-to-spring-26/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
10 Project/s Added (of 10 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/15/25      End Date: 05/04/26

8 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

Students participating in NYU Wagner’s Advocacy & Political Action Capstone course are highly motivated graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management & Policy. They are emerging leaders who are trained to advance equity, justice, and systemic change across a wide range of policy domains. These students bring strong analytical, research, and communication skills, and have experience in policy analysis, coalition building, legislative research, stakeholder engagement, and campaign strategy. 

Capstone projects in this course focus on supporting mission-driven organizations—such as nonprofits, advocacy coalitions, or public agencies—by helping them address complex, real-world challenges through strategic, equity-centered policy and advocacy work. Students are eager to apply their academic training and professional experience to create meaningful change and tangible deliverables that support your organization's long-term impact.

Student Level:   Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 5

Program Goals
Through their Capstone collaboration, students will: 

  1. Apply core principles of advocacy and political action to a real-world client challenge, including issue framing, campaign planning, and policy engagement.

  2. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform decision-making, including literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, policy scans, and power mapping.

  3. Develop professional consulting skills, including project management, effective team collaboration, and client relationship building.

  4. Produce actionable deliverables such as toolkits, strategic communication plans, policy roadmaps, or advocacy campaign strategies.

  5. Center equity and participation in all stages of the project, aligning with client values and the community’s needs.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Format Title Capstone
Format Description
CAPSTONE: LEARNING IN ACTION
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project.

Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization.

Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability.
Benefits For Industry Partners
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Individual and Family Advocacy Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration
Target Industries Education Government Non-Profit Public Works
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
What are the benefits for participating industry organizations? 

Partnering with a Capstone team provides mission-driven organizations with: 
✅ Fresh perspectives and high-quality deliverables — including research, strategy, and communications tools that can directly support policy and advocacy goals.
✅ Hands-on consulting support from a team of trained graduate students, guided by experienced NYU Wagner faculty.
✅ A low-cost, high-value engagement that offers tangible, professional outputs with minimal time investment.
✅ Opportunities to build your future workforce pipeline by mentoring and connecting with talented, equity-minded public service professionals.
✅ A chance to reflect on your organization’s strategic goals, campaigns, or policy approaches through structured engagement and external input.
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 2025, 11:30.00 PM
Interview

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

 Mar 12 2025, 11:30.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

 May 31 2025, 11:30.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

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

 Aug 02 2025, 11:30.00 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 2025, 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 2026, 12:00.00 AM
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