Mission
The mission of the Northwestern Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) is to educate the current undergraduate student population about philanthropy at Northwestern University and inspire a lifetime connection to the University through giving back.
About The Council
Established in 2017, the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) provides a student voice to philanthropy programming at Northwestern. The Council is comprised of representatives from each of the current undergraduate classes. The Council meets monthly to plan, discuss, and execute Student Philanthropy education and programming opportunities.
The Council is a vital component of the Student Philanthropy program. All members have a voice in the kind of programming that ARD provides current students. Members actively engage and participate in shaping the conversation around philanthropy.
Member Selection
Recruitment begins during the fall quarter of each academic year and continues throughout the academic year. After your application is received, an advisor will schedule an informal chat to get to know you. Students from all undergraduate classes are encouraged to apply.
Selected students must:
- Represent the University with integrity and professionalism.
- Commit to serving for a minimum of one academic year.
- Attend monthly meetings.
- Exhibit strong public speaking and interpersonal skills with groups and individuals and initiate conversations with alumni, donors, and friends of the University at events.
- Exhibit an understanding of, or a willingness to learn about NU’s Alumni Relations and Development (ARD).
- Be willing to act as an ambassador for ARD.
Apply for the Student Philanthropy Council Award
Click here to learn more about the Student Philanthropy Council Award.