Request for Proposal ListingsNYU Wagner Capstone: Management & Leadership (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
NYU Wagner Capstone: Management & Leadership (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
New York University (NYU)
NYU Wagner Capstone: Management & Leadership (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
09/14/2026 to 05/07/2027
Tiffany CharbonierCollaboration Overview
About Students
Students in the Management & Leadership Capstone at NYU Wagner are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management & Policy with a specialization in Management & Leadership.
These students are developing the strategic, operational, and leadership skills required to guide mission-driven organizations through complex organizational challenges. Many bring professional experience from nonprofits, government agencies, foundations, consulting firms, and social enterprises.
Through coursework in organizational management, leadership, financial stewardship, operations, and strategic planning, students learn how to lead teams, strengthen institutions, and drive results in organizations serving the public good.
They are trained to analyze organizational performance, improve internal systems, manage change, and align strategy with mission. These students are collaborative, analytical, and solutions-oriented professionals who are eager to partner with organizations seeking to strengthen their leadership practices, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
About Program Goals
Through this Capstone engagement, student teams will work with organizations to:
- Apply management and leadership frameworks to address real-world organizational challenges.
- Conduct research and analysis related to organizational strategy, operations, governance, or talent management.
- Evaluate internal systems, processes, or structures and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop actionable recommendations to strengthen organizational effectiveness, performance, and impact.
- Support leadership teams with strategic planning, organizational design, or operational improvements.
- Deliver professional-grade presentations and reports that help partners make informed management decisions.
- Build practical consulting skills while learning to collaborate with clients and stakeholders across sectors.
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.
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
By partnering with NYU Wagner Capstone students, organizations gain:
• Strategic insights and analysis from a team of highly skilled graduate students
• Research and recommendations addressing real organizational challenges
• Deliverables such as strategic plans, operational improvement frameworks, or evaluation tools
• A structured consulting-style engagement supported by experienced NYU Wagner faculty
• Fresh perspectives on leadership, operations, and organizational strategy
• Access to emerging public service leaders interested in careers across nonprofit, government, and social impact sectors
• Research and recommendations addressing real organizational challenges
• Deliverables such as strategic plans, operational improvement frameworks, or evaluation tools
• A structured consulting-style engagement supported by experienced NYU Wagner faculty
• Fresh perspectives on leadership, operations, and organizational strategy
• Access to emerging public service leaders interested in careers across nonprofit, government, and social impact sectors
Organizations benefit from meaningful research and strategic thinking while contributing to the professional development of future leaders.
Program Details
Students Include: Graduate Degree
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 33 weeks
Program Launch Date: 09/14/26
Program End Date: 05/07/27
Student Commitment: 1-3 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 5
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy PR & Communications Product Design & Development Public Administration Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Sustainability & ESG Talent Management Training & Development |
| Location Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
| Compensation |
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional): |
| Other Requirements | Industry partners participating in the NYU Wagner Capstone program are expected to actively support the student consulting experience by providing a well-defined project and consistent engagement throughout the academic year. Participating organizations should be prepared to: • Identify a clearly defined project challenge aligned with the program’s topic areas and suitable for a small graduate student consulting team. • Designate a project manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for the student team throughout the engagement. • Participate in key project milestones, including the project kickoff, periodic check-ins, and the final presentation of recommendations. • Provide relevant background information, documentation, and context that will help students understand the organization, its operations, and the project challenge. • Offer timely feedback on student questions, research findings, and draft deliverables to help guide the team’s work. • Maintain regular communication with the student team and faculty advisor as needed during the project. Projects should be scoped so they are feasible for a small team of graduate students to complete within the academic term while still providing meaningful value to the partner organization.
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| Project Management Time Commitment | 2 Hours per week |
| Interested Industries | Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Finance & Investment Government Health Care & Life Sciences Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Retail & E-Commerce Software, AI & Data |
Skills & Expertise
Change Management Data Analysis Financial Analysis Leadership Strategy Market Research Organizational Development Performance Measurement Policy Analysis Process Improvement Program Evaluation Project Management Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Survey Design Systems Thinking Talent Management| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Feb 21 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Mar 12 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Jul 04 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Aug 02 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Sep 12 2026 |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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May 01 2027 |
* 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.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Entrepreneurship
Growth Strategy
Innovation
Marketing
Operations
Organizational Culture
PR & Communications
Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy
Product Design & Development
Public Administration
Quality Control
Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Research & Development
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Sales & Business Development
Sustainability & ESG
Talent Management
Training & Development
| Program Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Title | NYU Wagner Capstone: Management & Leadership (Fall 26' to Spring 27') | |
| Organization | New York University (NYU) | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
0
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| # of Projects Running |
4 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/14/26 End Date: 05/07/27 8 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
Students in the Management & Leadership Capstone at NYU Wagner are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management & Policy with a specialization in Management & Leadership. These students are developing the strategic, operational, and leadership skills required to guide mission-driven organizations through complex organizational challenges. Many bring professional experience from nonprofits, government agencies, foundations, consulting firms, and social enterprises. Through coursework in organizational management, leadership, financial stewardship, operations, and strategic planning, students learn how to lead teams, strengthen institutions, and drive results in organizations serving the public good. They are trained to analyze organizational performance, improve internal systems, manage change, and align strategy with mission. These students are collaborative, analytical, and solutions-oriented professionals who are eager to partner with organizations seeking to strengthen their leadership practices, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
Student Level: Graduate Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 4 - 7 |
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| Program Goals | Through this Capstone engagement, student teams will work with organizations to:
|
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| 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 | By partnering with NYU Wagner Capstone students, organizations gain: • Strategic insights and analysis from a team of highly skilled graduate students • Research and recommendations addressing real organizational challenges • Deliverables such as strategic plans, operational improvement frameworks, or evaluation tools • A structured consulting-style engagement supported by experienced NYU Wagner faculty • Fresh perspectives on leadership, operations, and organizational strategy • Access to emerging public service leaders interested in careers across nonprofit, government, and social impact sectors Organizations benefit from meaningful research and strategic thinking while contributing to the professional development of future leaders.
|
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| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy PR & Communications Product Design & Development Public Administration Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Sales & Business Development Sustainability & ESG Talent Management Training & Development | |
| Target Industries | Consulting & Professional Services Consumer Products & Services Education & Ed-Tech Finance & Investment Government Health Care & Life Sciences Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Retail & E-Commerce Software, AI & Data | |
| Skills & Expertise | Change Management Data Analysis Financial Analysis Leadership Strategy Market Research Organizational Development Performance Measurement Policy Analysis Process Improvement Program Evaluation Project Management Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Survey Design Systems Thinking Talent Management | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
|
| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional): |
|
| Compensation |
No Compensation Required |
|
| Other Requirements | Industry partners participating in the NYU Wagner Capstone program are expected to actively support the student consulting experience by providing a well-defined project and consistent engagement throughout the academic year. Participating organizations should be prepared to: • Identify a clearly defined project challenge aligned with the program’s topic areas and suitable for a small graduate student consulting team. • Designate a project manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for the student team throughout the engagement. • Participate in key project milestones, including the project kickoff, periodic check-ins, and the final presentation of recommendations. • Provide relevant background information, documentation, and context that will help students understand the organization, its operations, and the project challenge. • Offer timely feedback on student questions, research findings, and draft deliverables to help guide the team’s work. • Maintain regular communication with the student team and faculty advisor as needed during the project. Projects should be scoped so they are feasible for a small team of graduate students to complete within the academic term while still providing meaningful value to the partner organization.
|
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| 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 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Mar 12 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
Jul 04 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Aug 02 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
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 2026 |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
|
May 01 2027 |
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