Fellowship Overview
Over 4 months, a diverse set of social impact nonprofits and businesses from across Tulsa, Oklahoma will learn and utilize top-tier consulting skills to improve their mission to help our community.
The Teams. Mine teams are leaders and members of organizations whose mission is to bring social innovation to Tulsa. They are smart, hard-working, intellectually curious, driven, motivated, and they have a passion for improving their community. The Mine teams are formed by the organizations themselves, typically with a specific social-impact project in mind.
The Projects. Mine projects are developed by the Mine teams, based on different organizational priorities. Each project is different and unique, but all are big and exciting with the ability to have a real and lasting impact on Oklahoma.
The Outcomes. Mine teams develop powerful solutions utilizing executive communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Our uniquely curated curriculum utilizes problem-solving frameworks from the world's top consulting firms and innovative startup methodologies including human-centered design and an emphasis on early-stage customer discovery. Throughout the project, Mine teams also expand their network through exposure to Oklahoma’s top business and social impact leaders.
The Mine has accelerated the trajectory of 25+ nonprofit organizations, creating a network of socially-innovative organizations across our country and state.
Fellows provide solutions to high-impact projects in Oklahoma, improving outcomes for thousands of local citizens and their organizations.
The Details
Mine Details & Schedule
Teams meet with Mine leadership at 36 Degrees North every other Wednesday from 9am- 12pm for design thinking sprints, project brainstorming, and ongoing mentorship. Teams devote 20+ hours per month to their project, including, community interviews, surveys, and focus groups, and independent research.
This transformational social innovation experience helps Organizations:
Accelerate their business with human-centered design and executive training
Foster social innovation and promote real-world project expertise
Collaborate with a diverse team of Tulsa professionals
Grow their network with opportunities tailored to their industry and interests
Learn problem-solving methods used by top consulting firms
Email claire.schroepfer@ou.edu with additional questions.
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