Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship

Richard Menschel, MBA
1959

Through the Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowship, awards of approximately $10,000 are given to 7-10 first-year MBA students who have exhibited leadership and an extraordinary commitment to working in the not-for-profit sector. This fellowship is given in addition to any need-based fellowship awards and is available in only the first year.

This fellowship was created in 1988 by the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation and Richard L. Menschel, MBA 1959, to encourage students from the not-for-profit sector to pursue an MBA at HBS. Mr. Menschel, a former director of the foundation and limited partner at Goldman Sachs, was an early supporter of the HBS Social Enterprise Initiative and served on the Advisory Board. Recipients are invited to participate in events with current and former recipients, as well as local non-profit leaders in an effort to create a network of individuals committed to working in the sector. More than 100 students have received this award since its inception.

Recipients of this award have served in full-time leadership roles in the not-for-profit sector prior to enrolling at HBS and demonstrate a strong commitment to a career in the sector.
 

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Student CLubs & Activities

The club inspires, supports, and connects members who seek to create positive social impact and serves as the hub for student social enterprise activities on campus. The club hosts events for education, community-building, and career development. Additionally, the club coordinates activities of interest groups in International Development, Next Generation Capitalism, Social Entrepreneurship, and more, in addition to collaborating with other groups at HBS and in the broader community.

An annual two-day conference held jointly with students from HBS and Harvard Kennedy School that provides a forum for exploring the synergies between all sectors to address critical social issues worldwide.

This club provides students with the opportunity to develop and apply their MBA skillset by working on strategic projects with local non-profit organizations and serving on their boards as non-voting members.

The club aims to provide students with a platform for shared learning and a cross-functional network to drive change and impact in the education sector. The club hosts a series of events including panel discussions, fireside chats, career/learning treks, alumni networking sessions, and cross-school social mixers.

The club aims to develop the next generation of leaders in the energy and environment (E&E) sectors by providing a forum for education on E&E related issues, and by serving as a facilitator for communication between the HBS community and the E&E sectors. The club hosts an annual conference, career treks, alumni/student networking sessions, and social events with the goal of developing a strong E&E community.

The club acts as a forum through which members can engage in topics related to the Future of Work, from exploring the substantial disruptions occurring in the workforce to understanding their causes, dynamics, and implications on society. The club offers a newsletter, speaker series, and other community-building and career-related opportunities.

Government & Public Policy Club

This club provides a forum for students to explore the intersection of and relationship between business, government, and politics domestically and internationally. The club offers speaker events and discussions on various policy topics of interest, as well as a connection point to events and resources across Harvard University.

The mission of the Volunteer Corps is to inspire, organize, and facilitate community volunteer programs for members of the Harvard Business School community. Our main program is weekly tutoring and mentorship for third and fourth grade students at Gardner Pilot Academy.

The Health Care Club's mission is to promote the image of HBS as an institution that produces leaders who have an impact in the business of health care. This mission is achieved through providing a forum for students to learn the business of health care; prepare for and pursue careers in health care; and promote a community of students at HBS who are interested in health care.

The club aims to provide students with the skills, experience, and network necessary to become the next generation of impact investing leaders. The club offers a variety of speaker events, career treks, hands-on investing opportunities, alumni mentorship, and cross-school social events to help foster a strong community of students with a shared interest in the field of impact investing.

The club also runs The Harbus Foundation, which manages The Harbus' $1.5M endowment/investment portfolio and awards $60k annually to organizations promoting education, literacy, and journalism. The Foundation is the largest student-run investment portfolio on campus and is an excellent opportunity for students interested in investment management or non-profits/grantmaking.

This student-led nonprofit provides volunteer opportunities to MBA students to help address the world’s most pressing issues. The nonprofit connects MBAs to underserved organizations, and in doing so, students gain hands-on business experience and use their skills for maximum impact.

The club prepares MBA candidates to become better stewards of the natural and built environment. We provide a focused community for students and partners to explore the complexities of global sustainability challenges, gain exposure to emerging business solutions, and pursue professional opportunities.

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