I DO Project

🌟 𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗺𝗲🌟 We’re excited to feature Boroume, an amazing organization dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, and the meaningful work our students have accomplished with them last year! Boroume (“We Can”) is a non-profit organization in Greece focused on reducing food waste and fighting food insecurity. Through various programs, Boroume rescues surplus food from markets, fields, and businesses, redistributing it to charities. Since 2012, Boroume has saved over 85 million portions of food, preventing the release of 125 million kg of CO2 equivalent into the atmosphere. Recognized for their impact, Boroume received the European Citizenship Award in 2017 and actively participates in the EU Platform on Food Waste. 🎞 The I DO consultants analyzed Boroume's operational struggles and proposed collaborating with students from the American College in Athens, to boost their social media presence. The students from Athens were eager to create dynamic content, including branching out to TikTok, helping Boroume strengthen its digital outreach and engagement. This will be a long term relationship between the university and Boroume and hopefully will yield strong results. We're proud of the what our students have made in supporting Boroume’s mission! Their contributions not only strengthened Boroume's impact but also provided them with valuable, hands-on experience. We’re excited to see the future achievements of Boroume. Learn more about them here: https://www.boroume.gr/en/ 🚀 #IDoProject #RSM #leadership #NGOs #impact #Boroume #studentconsulting #consulting #education

Last Weeks Recap! 🌟 Last Monday, our students continued their journey by diving into the structure of their assignments. 💼 They started the week by learning the essential structure of their upcoming assignments. The Academic team provided valuable insights on approaching their work effectively, offered writing tips, and shared practical strategies to ensure their projects make a lasting impact. Friday was all about feedback and refining ideas!💡Students previously had an exciting session with our founders, where they received insightful feedback on how to best support their assigned NGOs. A special thanks goes to Telma Perre, Head of the Academic, who joined to provide expert advice and answer any questions the students had, ensuring they feel fully supported moving forward. 🙌 Our teams are making great progress, and we can’t wait to see the incredible work they will accomplish! P.S. Behind the scenes of our Operations Head, Johan Kim, who's sneaking pictures of our classes. #IDoProject #Sustainability #SocialImpact #Leadership #NGO #StudentConsulting #RSM #Innovation

📅 Last Weeks Recap: Strategic Insights and Consumer Psychology! Last week at the I DO Project brought two insightful lectures that took our students deeper into the strategic position of their NGOs and the psychology behind consumer behavior. The week kicked off with a session on NGO Positioning and Impact Mapping, where students worked through interactive exercises to identify the unique aspects of their NGO as well as defining the goals of their collaboration this year and outlined key action points to drive meaningful impact. In addition, students learned how to systematically connect actions to outcomes through the Impact Mapping technique. This hands-on lecture aimed to help students build well-thought strategic plans for their NGOs. Later in the week, we shifted focus to an engaging session on Consumer Psychology delivered by Thomas Vlaming. Thomas introduced the concept of word associations—what people naturally think of when they hear certain words—and explored how biases can influence behavior. With his relaxed, engaging style, Thomas made the subject both fun and thought-provoking, giving students valuable new perspectives for their consulting work. Following the lecture, the teams had the chance to meet with Lennart Corleissen and Vincent Jahn, the founders of I DO Project. The founders took an indepth view of the students cases and experiences, and offered valuable advice for the students in tackling consulting challenges. Last week was packed with memorable lessons, and we’re excited to see how the students will apply these insights in the coming months! 💡✨ #IDOProject #RSM #leadership #NGOs #impact #impactmapping #studentconsulting #consulting #education #consumerpsychology

🌟 Kicking Off the I DO Project 2024-2025! 🌟 This Wednesday we proudly launched the I DO Project at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University marking the beginning of an exciting and transformative journey for 75 exceptional students. These talented individuals have been organized into 15 dedicated consulting teams, ready to tackle real-world challenges and drive positive change. The session kicked off with an inspiring speech from the I DO coordinators Taslim Alade, PhD and Lucas Meijs, reminding us that collaboration is key to making a meaningful impact, and that each team has the potential to contribute significantly to their communities. 🌍💪 To strengthen these newly formed connections, we organized team bonding activities; these interactions not only helped break the ice but also laid the groundwork for strong partnerships that will be essential for the challenges ahead. Special thanks to our founders, Lennart Corleissen and Vincent Jahn, for speaking to our students and while they couldn't be with us in person this time, we are thrilled that they will join us for an upcoming lecture soon. Now all thats left is for our amazing project managers Jisu Kwon, Kyleen Rachel Teh, Manuel Veiga & Mika Leon Belchhaus to reach out to their teams and push them in the right direction. 🚀🌟 This first lecture has set a strong foundation for a dynamic year ahead. We are excited for what the teams will achieve as they navigate this impactful experience! #sustainability #socialimpact #impact #IDoProject ##RSM #leadership #NGOs #studentconsulting #consulting

🌟 Kicking Off the I DO Project 2024-2025! 🌟 This Wednesday we proudly launched the I DO Project at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University marking the beginning of an exciting and transformative journey for 75 exceptional students. These talented individuals have been organized into 15 dedicated consulting teams, ready to tackle real-world challenges and drive positive change. The session kicked off with an inspiring speech from the I DO coordinators Taslim Alade, PhD and Lucas Meijs, reminding us that collaboration is key to making a meaningful impact, and that each team has the potential to contribute significantly to their communities. 🌍💪 To strengthen these newly formed connections, we organized team bonding activities; these interactions not only helped break the ice but also laid the groundwork for strong partnerships that will be essential for the challenges ahead. Special thanks to our founders, Lennart Corleissen and Vincent Jahn, for speaking to our students and while they couldn't be with us in person this time, we are thrilled that they will join us for an upcoming lecture soon. Now all thats left is for our amazing project managers Jisu Kwon, Kyleen Rachel Teh, Manuel Veiga & Mika Leon Belchhaus to reach out to their teams and push them in the right direction. 🚀🌟 This first lecture has set a strong foundation for a dynamic year ahead. We are excited for what the teams will achieve as they navigate this impactful experience! #sustainability #socialimpact #impact #IDoProject ##RSM #leadership #NGOs #studentconsulting #consulting

We are excited to welcome the new cohort of I DO students for the upcoming academic year! After the past couple months of rigorous selection and recruitment, we have chosen a select few students to be in the I DO Project 2024-2025. These talented, change-driven individuals are about to embark on a transformative journey, working alongside NGOs to create meaningful social impact. The I DO Project is an innovative RSM course aimed at engaging ambitious and open-minded second-year bachelor students with international NGOs, offering them the chance to apply academic knowledge in real-world settings while gaining the skills and experiences necessary to excel as future leaders. Along the course of this project you’ll learn new skills, engage meaningfully with important stakeholders, bond with your consulting team, make a global impact and hopefully make some memories. Dear students, welcome to the I DO Project! We look forward to witnessing your growth and contributions to the global community. Stay tuned for updates on our initiatives and events as we continue to drive positive change together. #IDoProject #SocialImpact #StudentConsultants #FutureLeaders

Attention all NGOs tackling pressing societal challenges around the world! Welcome to the I DO Project of 2024-2025! Are you looking to take your organization's impact to the next level? The I DO project at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University wants to partner with you! I DO is an innovative student-led course that connects ambitious bachelor students with international NGOs. Over the course of an academic year, student consulting teams will work closely with your organization to provide strategic advice, develop marketing strategies, conduct feasibility studies, optimize operations, and much more - all with the goal of amplifying your mission and driving sustainable change. As an NGO partner, you'll gain: • Dedicated student consultants to support your organizational goals  • Fresh perspectives and innovative solutions from the next generation of leaders • Weekly meetings to facilitate progress and updates on I Do goals  • Access to the resources, expertise and networking opportunities with  one of Europe's top business schools The application window for the 2024/2025 I DO cycle is now open. If your NGO is ready to collaborate with driven students and make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you. Reach out to our Operations Manager Johan Kim on LinkedIn today! Let's build a more sustainable, equitable future together. I DO, will you?

On May 22nd, we celebrated the I DO Project’s Graduation Night. Each student team delivered heartfelt final speeches, highlighting the lifelong friendships formed, the valuable knowledge gained, and their readiness to face new challenges ahead. We also had the opportunity to introduce next year’s board and committee members. While we bid farewell to the 2023-2024 student cohort, we are eagerly anticipating the arrival of next year’s I DO Project student consultants. Deadline to apply is extended to June 22th. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing journey! #IDoProject #GraduationNight #StudentRecruitment

We are excited to announce that applications for the I DO Project student consultant positions for the 24/25 academic year are now open! The I DO Project is an innovative RSM course aimed at ambitious and open-minded to engage ambitious and open-minded second-year bachelor students with international NGOs. By participating, you will have the incredible opportunity to: 🔹 Apply IBA/BA concepts in real-world scenarios 🔹 Gain consulting experience 🔹 Make a tangible impact with an NGO 🔹 Develop essential hard and soft skills 🔹 Earn 15 ECs for your 3rd Bachelor’s year For more information about the I DO Project and to fill out the application form, please visit the following link: https://lnkd.in/dmCUN_XX Application deadline: June 13th, 2024 Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your academic and professional journey. #IDoProject #ConsultingExperience #NGOImpact #SkillDevelopment #RSM

Dear I DO Project network, We are Ana Baiasu, Sara Mercedes Sharifi-Yazdi Medina, Dania Cuevas Villegas, Paul Kopp, and Lifu Chen —five IBA students united by the I DO Project. We are pleased to introduce you to one of the largest organizations in the Philippines, Haribon Foundation, which we had the privilege of consulting this year. Originally established as a bird-watching association, Haribon has been committed to environmental conservation for over 50 years. The organization conducts coastal clean-ups, reforestation projects, and initiatives to save endangered species, while also empowering women in the community. Like many NGOs, Haribon faces the challenge of limited volunteer support for its ongoing projects. Throughout our year as consultants, we focused on designing an attractive volunteer program tailored for students in the Philippines, enabling the NGO to continue its mission and providing students with valuable experience in sustainability. In addition to the volunteer program, we developed a marketing strategy for Haribon to sell symbolic products through their website, raising awareness and supporting their operations. Exciting developments are ahead, and we encourage you to stay updated with Haribon Foundation.