770
Number of participants from across the globe who tuned into the Rustandy Center and Stigler Center’s new Unpacking ESG event series exploring how ESG investing can create meaningful social and environmental change.
770As Chicago Booth’s social impact hub, the Rustandy Center offers hands-on learning opportunities, supports innovative courses, and pursues research—all with the goal of developing people and practices with the potential to solve the world’s biggest challenges.
The Rustandy Center is a resource for anyone who is committed to making our world more equitable and sustainable: nonprofit and business leaders, social entrepreneurs, nonprofit board members, impact investors, and Booth faculty, students, and alumni. Members of our community are motivated to use business fundamentals in the social sector as tools to make a lasting, positive impact.
Social Impact Reports shine a light on our social impact leadership, programs, research, and growth. Explore our past reports to see our social impact.
Number of participants from across the globe who tuned into the Rustandy Center and Stigler Center’s new Unpacking ESG event series exploring how ESG investing can create meaningful social and environmental change.
770Number of researchers who utilized the Rustandy Center’s data hub to facilitate social impact research in economics, finance, accounting, marketing, math, sociology, and public policy.
81The First 90 Days toolkit and workbook helps new board members prepare, navigate, and thrive during their initial days serving on a nonprofit board.
90Social impact startups launched by the John Edwardson, ’72, Social New Venture Challenge (SNVC)
150+Alumni have joined nonprofit boards through the Rustandy Center's matching program offered in Chicago
200+Research projects supported; topics include last-mile delivery of health supplies in Africa and volunteer retention
30Rustandy Center leaders combine academic expertise with real-world experience at nonprofits and for-profit businesses and in government.
Meet Our TeamLearn more about the social sector leaders who mentor students and share their expertise in sustainability, philanthropy, and more.
Meet Our Executives in ResidenceMeet the business and nonprofit leaders who provide ongoing support and guidance to the Rustandy Center.
Meet Our Advisory CouncilMeet the faculty experts and thought leaders who help guide the Rustandy Center’s work and research in the social sector.
Meet Our Faculty Advisory CouncilPhilanthropic giving plays a crucial role in supporting our efforts to advance knowledge and increase the social sector’s impact.
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