McCombs Board Fellows was launched in 2010 as an initiative of McCombs’ Net Impact chapter. The program places MBA students on the boards of directors of local partner non-profit organizations as non-voting board members for one year. The purpose of the program is to give talented and committed business students the opportunity to work with and learn from non-profit leaders, while contributing their time and business skills to benefit the local community.

After Board Fellows are selected through a rigorous application process, they are matched with a partner non-profit whose needs and mission align with the Fellow’s skills and interests. The non-profit then assigns the Fellow to a board committee and a mentor.

Board Fellows are expected to participate in all board meetings and complete a project specific to the needs or challenges facing their partner organization. Fellows will serve January – December.

Interested in learning more?  Please contact our Board Fellows officers at BoardFellows@mccombs.utexas.edu

Benefits to Organizations

Special Project
Fellows complete a meaningful project that utilizes their business background to resolve a challenge facing the board.

New Perspective and Business Acumen
Fellows bring with them business experience and best practices in strategy, marketing, operations, and finance.

McCombs Network
Partner non-profits gain access to the McCombs academic and alumni networks.

Benefits to Students

Mentorship and Leadership
Through non-profit board service, students gain valuable insight into and knowledge of non-profit leadership. Each Board Fellow is paired with a mentor and participates in a monthly seminar with other students.

Classroom to Boardroom
Fellows have the opportunity to apply best practices in strategy, marketing, and finance to real-world issues facing partner non-profits.

Community Service
Fellows complete a meaningful project that utilizes their business background to resolve a challenge facing the board.