JOHN C. WHITEHEAD EDUCATION LEADERSHIP INTERN PROGRAM |
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JOHN C. WHITEHEAD
CECP Board of Directors
Retired Deputy Secretary of State
Retired Co-Chair
Goldman Sachs & Co. |
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The Board
of Directors of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy created
the John C. Whitehead Business Education Leadership Program to honor and
celebrate Committee founding Director and Honorary Chairman John C. Whitehead
for his outstanding leadership in corporate philanthropy.
The program
offers a a select candidate the opportunity to work closely with the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy. The Committee's interns support
the Committee's programs and contribute to developing strategies
and direction for the organization. Students work with private,
public and independent partners to elevate the level of, and attention
to, corporate giving.
 JENNIFER FIELD
2007 JOHN C. WHITEHEAD INTERN
Kellogg School of Management, Class of 2008
What was most beneficial about your CECP internship?
"I was able to explore corporate philanthropy from many different vantage points as the
John C. Whitehead MBA Intern at CECP. I was included in all parts of CECP operations and interacted with business professionals, philanthropy experts, consultants and partner organizations. CECP plays an important role as a facilitator in the evolving field of corporate philanthropy."
 CAI STEGER
2005 JOHN C. WHITEHEAD INTERN
Columbia Business School, Class of 2009
 BLYTHE REYES
2004 JOHN C. WHITEHEAD INTERN
Columbia Business School, Class of 2005
Would
you recommend this opportunity to other MBA students?
"Yes,
I would. I was new to the field of corporate philanthropy so this internship
provided the perfect overview of the field, its strengths, challenges
and practitioners. I think the most valuable aspect of the internship
program for me was the opportunity to take a strong leadership role. The
experience helped me improve upon my leadership skills and style and made
me more confident in my abilities. I think it provides a great opportunity
to take a true leadership role and make an impact on the future of the
organization."
 SUZANNE ROSS KLEEBLATT
2003 JOHN C. WHITEHEAD INTERN
Yale School of Management, Class of 2004
In
what ways did your experience as a CECP intern help advance your understanding
of corporate philanthropy?
"My
time spent working with CECP provided me with a truly rewarding experience.
Through my work, I was able to learn a great deal about the exciting and
developing field of corporate philanthropy and to work with a variety
of key players who are shaping and influencing this field. Perhaps most
importantly, I valued the opportunity to make a significant and meaningful
contribution to such an important organization. With the help and support
of CECP's dedicated staff, I was able to work on designing, implementing,
and executing projects which I am hopeful will play an instrumental role
in moving CECP and its mission forward.
I think the
most significant way in which the internship advanced my understanding
of corporate philanthropy was introducing me to all of the players and
stakeholders involved. Working with the Board members, corporate giving
officers, partners, academics, and others operating in the same or relevant
areas was very educational. I developed a much higher level of awareness
and understanding of the issues, perspectives, and tensions that impact
corporate giving, which aided me in developing my own opinions and outlooks
on the topic."
 KIM ROSENKOETTER POWELL
2002 JOHN C. WHITEHEAD INTERN
What
was the most beneficial part of the CECP John C. Whitehead Education Leadership
Intern Program for you?
"I
would highlight two beneficial aspects, one being content-based and the
second environmental. First,
on the content side, CECP provides a window of understanding into corporate
philanthropy that is unmatched by other internships. Anyone with any interest
in learning about corporate philanthropy would benefit from the intern
program. CECP provides a broad platform upon which to build knowledge,
as it allows glimpses into many different approaches to philanthropy from
varying industries and companies. Interns, then, have the unique ability
to develop their own perspective of best-practice corporate philanthropy
by gleaning learnings from the different companies and experts.
Secondly,
the close-knit, small, entrepreneurial environment of CECP allows interns
to take great responsibility in shaping the direction of the organization.
This environment is stimulating and allows self-starters to really make
an impact in a few short weeks. The bright and motivated staff at CECP
enjoys an amazing network of experts and leaders in the field, providing
interns with contacts rarely made during summer internships."
CECP COLLABORATES WITH NET IMPACT
The Committee collaborates with Net Impact, to identify students at leading
MBA programs. Net Impact is a network of emerging business leaders committed
to using the power of business to create a better world. It is also the
most progressive and influential network of MBAs in existence today. Originally
founded as Students for Responsible Business in 1993, Net Impact has developed
from a great idea shared by a few business students into a mission-driven
network of 5,000 new leaders for better business. CECP works with Net
Impact to facilitate opportunities for CEO Committee members to influence
business school students particularly in the areas of corporate responsibility
and citizenship. The Committee works with Net Impact to recruit and identify
MBA interns for its John C. Whitehead Education Leadership Intern Program. |
