From: Elizabeth Sideri
Date: August 8, 2025
Subject: Weekly Roundup: CLUBFEST Sign-Ups And Upcoming Trainings!



August 4 - 8, 2025

In This Week's Edition:

  1. ClubFest Sign-Ups
  2. Conference, Hackathon, & Case Competition Planning Fall Kick-Off Session
  3. Fundraising Workshop Series
  4. Make-Up Club Leader Training Sessions
  5. Key Dates - Fall 2025

CLUBFEST SIGN-UPS

When: Thursday, September 4th, 7PM-9PM
Where: Walker Memorial
Sign-Up: Here by 11:59PM on August 28th to reserve your club's table at the event!

Please take note of the following:

  1. This event is designed to showcase Sloan-recognized clubs and conferences only.
  2. Each club that signs up by the deadline will be assigned a table number. 
    • Clubs who do not sign up in time will not have an assigned table or be listed on the event map. 
  3. Two clubs will be at each table - clubs each will have half (3ft) of a 6ft table to display items. 
  4. Tables will have linens and each club's space will be labeled with a tent card.
  5. Power is not available for use and extension cords are not permitted.
  6. Please do not hang anything on the walls.

Conference, Hackathon, & Case Competition Planning Fall Kick-Off Session

Attend this session if you are planning a Sloan student-led conference, hackathon, or case competition.  We will discuss ideal planning timelines, planning tools available to you, sponsorship process, speaker best practices, leading a team, and more.

September 5, 2025 10AM-11AM
RSVP on SloanGroups

Fundraising Workshop Series
Calling all Conference Leads and Clubs Looking to Raise Sponsorship!

SLO has organized a 3-part workshop series to support your planning and executing successful conferences and reaching your organizational goals.

Whether you're new to organizing or looking to enhance your skills, you'll gain insights into key trends, inclusive planning strategies, and essential fundraising techniques.  By participating, you will

  • Understand what motivates sponsors and how those motivations are evolving.
  • Learn the core principles of inclusive, effective conference planning.
  • Practice concise, compelling communication for fundraising and beyond.
  • Explore ways to build lasting relationships with philanthropists and sponsors.
Workshop Topics:
  • Session 1: Donor Identification & Less Stress Solicitation Structures - Friday, Sept 12 10am-12pm (In-person)
  • Session 2: Standardized, ROI Focused Materials & Close On Sponsorships - Friday Sept 26 10am-12pm (In-person)
  • Session 3: Review Fundraising Scenarios & Get Your Relevant Questions Answered - Thursday, Oct 9 11:45am-12:45pm (Virtual)
RSVP on SloanGroups, links above.

Make-Up Club Leader Training Sessions

If your club missed the spring club leader trainings, be sure to send at least one officer to the two sessions below.  Attendance is required to be eligible for senate club funding this academic year.

Key Dates - Fall 2025

ClubFest: September 4, 2025 7PM-9PM
Conference, Hackathons & Case Competition Planning Fall Kick-Off Session: September 5, 2025 10AM-11AM
Inclusive Leadership & Sloan Club Management Basics: September 11, 2025 11:30AM-1PM
Club Finances & Event Planning Training: September 16, 2025 11:30AM-1PM

Fundraising Workshop Series

Session 1: Friday, Sept 12 10am-12pm (In-person)
Session 2: Friday Sept 26 10am-12pm (In-person)
Session 3: Thursday, Oct 9 11:45am-12:45pm (Virtual)
 
MBA Industry Career Core Schedule (all sessions 11:45am - 12:45pm):
  • Consulting (MCC): Wednesday, September 3
  • Investment Banking (IB Club): Thursday, September 4
  • Sustainability/Energy (Energy Club): Thursday, September 4
  • Tech/PM (Technology & PM Clubs): Monday, September 8
  • Entrepreneurship/Startups (Entrepreneurship Club): Tuesday, September 9
  • Retail/CPG (Retail Club): Tuesday, September 9
  • VC/PE (VC/PE Club): Wednesday, September 10
  • Healthcare (Healthcare Club): Wednesday, September 10

LEAD WEEK: October 20 - 24, 2025 (Sloan graduate classes suspended)

Questions? Consult the Student Group Leader Handbook
Contact Student Life or Book an Appointment with Us!
List of current club officers here!