STUDENT LEADERS

Participation in SIFE provides university students with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their communities, while gaining the experience, skills and contacts necessary to build a successful career. SIFE students are talented, hard working, value-driven leaders that blend a competitive spirit and desire to succeed with a sense of integrity and desire to give something back. As a member of a SIFE team, you’ll be joining a worldwide network of more than 48,000 other students who are each making their own contribution toward our shared mission of creating a better world. It’s an experience that will change the lives of those in need and quite possibly your own as well.

Gain Real World Experience

The best way to prepare for the real world is by facing real world challenges. That’s exactly the opportunity you’ll have as a SIFE student. This is not a simulation or case study competition. You’ll be challenged to apply what you’re learning in the classroom to develop real programs that achieve real results for real people. SIFE teams teach families how to gain financial security, equip the unemployed with skills to find productive employment, help aspiring entrepreneurs achieve success, and bring economic development back to struggling neighborhoods. Along the way you’ll develop the kind of teamwork, leadership and communication skills that can only come from real life experiences.

Start a Great Career

SIFE is supported by some of the best companies in the world, who recognize the value of SIFE experience and compete very aggressively for the opportunity to meet and recruit SIFE students. You’ll have the chance to network with executives and recruiters from these companies at SIFE competitions, career fairs and through other interactive events and activities. You’ll also have access to exclusive career resources and content to help you prepare for the transition from college to the workplace. Every year, thousands of students leverage their SIFE experience and contacts to start careers with SIFE donor companies. Here’s your chance to network with and get to know the leaders of some of the top companies in the world.

Represent Your University

SIFE is a team-based activity - you’ll be a member of a team that represents your university within the community and the SIFE network, directly contributing to the positive reputation of your university with each success you have. You’ll also represent your university in competition with other colleges and universities at the national level and if your team is good enough, you’ll have the once in a lifetime chance to compete for a world championship against the best teams in the world. As you and your teammates go about the process of building your team, developing projects, finding funding, overcoming obstacles and adversity and participating in a competition, you’ll develop the kinds of bonds and friendships that can last a lifetime

BUSINESS LEADERS

SIFE donors play an essential role in advancing our work to improve lives, strengthen communities and develop socially responsible business leaders while realizing the business advantages that come from being a part of the SIFE network. It’s a partnership that provides a valuable addition to a company’s CSR portfolio, as well as the opportunity for employee involvement, student recruitment, executive networking and brand awareness. These opportunities are structured around annual giving levels and individual sponsorships of specific program initiatives and events. Whatever your company’s interests and objectives, whether it be for full scale involvement at a global level or for a more targeted approach, we’ll work with you to develop a partnership plan to meet your company’s objectives.

Engage Your Employees

The SIFE program provides meaningful volunteer opportunities uniquely tailored to the interests and skills of business professionals. Based on your desired level of involvement, we can provide activities for your company’s employees around the world or in specific countries or communities. These activities range from day-long commitments at events and competitions to more substantial participation through individual team advisory boards and community projects. Every year, thousands of executives take advantage of these opportunities and experience the personal and professional rewards that come from contributing their time to support the work of SIFE students.

Recruit Top Talent

SIFE students are leaders that blend a competitive spirit and desire to succeed with a sense of integrity and commitment to make a difference throughout their careers. Their experience in SIFE has taught them how to take initiative, plan and execute projects, communicate and work as part of a team. Recruiters report that SIFE students are more prepared to transition from school to work, align better with their company’s culture and advance more quickly than their peers. SIFE donors can connect with these students through a number of special recruiting opportunities such as career fairs, online job postings, career publications, targeted communications and introductions to faculty and teams.

Connect With Other Leaders

SIFE activities and events take place year-round and provide a forum for executives from donor companies to connect outside of the traditional business setting. These events are organized at the regional, national and international levels and are designed to allow for maximum peer-to-peer interaction. The executives involved with SIFE represent an influential group of business leaders from a diverse range of industries. As a donor, executives from your company have the opportunity to participate in this network, make new contacts, strengthen relationships and gain valuable business insights while supporting a shared cause.

Build Positive Recognition

Supporting SIFE provides significant recognition within an extensive network of university students, academic professionals and business executives. It’s an opportunity to build brand awareness and make a positive impression on potential employees, customers and business partners, as well as the general public. Recognition opportunities are intended to provide maximum, ongoing exposure and vary by giving level and individual sponsorship. We’ll also work with you to provide the tools and support necessary to further activate and promote your support through items such as newsletters, corporate publications, marketing materials, websites and media outreach.