Request for Proposal ListingsNYU Wagner Capstone: Social Impact, Innovation & Investment (Fall 25'-Spring 26')
NYU Wagner Capstone: Social Impact, Innovation & Investment (Fall 25'-Spring 26')
New York University (NYU)
NYU Wagner Capstone: Social Impact, Innovation & Investment (Fall 25'-Spring 26')
09/15/2025 to 05/04/2026
Tiffany CharbonierCollaboration Overview
About Students
Students in NYU Wagner’s Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment Capstone program are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, or related degrees. These students bring diverse professional and academic backgrounds spanning public service, finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and nonprofit management.
They are trained to approach complex social challenges with a systems-thinking mindset and have developed core competencies in social impact strategy, policy evaluation, financial modeling, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement. These students are prepared to work across sectors—nonprofit, public, philanthropic, and private—to drive innovation and equitable outcomes. They are eager to partner with mission-driven organizations to develop actionable strategies and insights that lead to sustainable social change.
About Program Goals
Through this Capstone engagement, students will:
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Translate social innovation frameworks into practical strategies to support nonprofit, philanthropic, and mission-aligned private sector partners.
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Apply systems thinking, stakeholder analysis, and financial modeling to help clients advance their social impact goals.
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Conduct research and evaluation, including benchmarking, landscape analysis, and market mapping.
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Develop and present strategic recommendations rooted in evidence, equity, and real-world constraints.
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Strengthen professional competencies in project management, consulting, and collaborative client engagement.
- Deliver actionable tools, frameworks, or communications strategies that are aligned with the partner’s mission and capacity for implementation.
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
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: 5
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation Market Research Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Product Design & Development Public Administration Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Talent Management Technology Commercialization Training & Development |
| Location Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) |
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional): |
| Other Requirements | By engaging with a student team, your organization receives: ✅ Fresh, equity-centered perspectives on complex strategic or operational questions
✅ Tangible deliverables, including research, frameworks, implementation roadmaps, or impact tools ✅ A highly structured, time-bound engagement with consistent faculty support ✅ Minimal time commitment (roughly 1–2 hours/month) for a high-return consulting-style engagement ✅ Access to emerging talent with experience across the social impact, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors |
| Project Management Time Commitment | 2 Hours per week |
| Interested Industries | Consumer Services Education Finance Government Health Care Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Retail Software & IT |
Skills & Expertise
| 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 2025, 11:42.00 PM |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Mar 12 2025, 11:42.00 PM |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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May 31 2025, 11:42.00 PM |
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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 2025, 11:42.00 PM |
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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 2025, 12:00.00 AM |
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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 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.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Customer Service & Account Management
Economic Development, Work and Occupations
Entrepreneurship
Growth Strategy
Innovation
Market Research
Marketing
Operations
Organizational Culture
Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy
Product Design & Development
Public Administration
Quality Control
Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Talent Management
Technology Commercialization
Training & Development
| Program Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Title | NYU Wagner Capstone: Social Impact, Innovation & Investment (Fall 25'-Spring 26') | |
| Organization | New York University (NYU) | |
| Student Application Link | https://nyu.capsource.app/program/nyu-wagner-capstone-social-impact-innovation-investment-fall-25-spring-26/rfp | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
0
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| # of Projects Running |
9 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/15/25 End Date: 05/04/26 8 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
Students in NYU Wagner’s Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment Capstone program are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, or related degrees. These students bring diverse professional and academic backgrounds spanning public service, finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and nonprofit management. They are trained to approach complex social challenges with a systems-thinking mindset and have developed core competencies in social impact strategy, policy evaluation, financial modeling, stakeholder engagement, and impact measurement. These students are prepared to work across sectors—nonprofit, public, philanthropic, and private—to drive innovation and equitable outcomes. They are eager to partner with mission-driven organizations to develop actionable strategies and insights that lead to sustainable social change.
Student Level: Graduate Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 3 - 5 |
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| Program Goals | Through this Capstone engagement, students will:
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| 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. |
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| Benefits For Industry Partners | ||
| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Corporate Social Responsibility Customer Service & Account Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Entrepreneurship Growth Strategy Innovation Market Research Marketing Operations Organizational Culture Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Product Design & Development Public Administration Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research, Analysis, Evaluation Talent Management Technology Commercialization Training & Development | |
| Target Industries | Consumer Services Education Finance Government Health Care Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works Retail Software & IT | |
| Skills & Expertise | ||
| Location Information & Preferences |
Local (within 30 miles) |
|
| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional): |
|
| Compensation |
Following compensation will be offered to the students: |
|
| Other Requirements | By engaging with a student team, your organization receives: ✅ Fresh, equity-centered perspectives on complex strategic or operational questions
✅ Tangible deliverables, including research, frameworks, implementation roadmaps, or impact tools ✅ A highly structured, time-bound engagement with consistent faculty support ✅ Minimal time commitment (roughly 1–2 hours/month) for a high-return consulting-style engagement ✅ Access to emerging talent with experience across the social impact, nonprofit, philanthropic, and private sectors |
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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 2025, 11:42.00 PM |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Mar 12 2025, 11:42.00 PM |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
May 31 2025, 11:42.00 PM |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Aug 02 2025, 11:42.00 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 01 2026, 12:00.00 AM |
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