Enhance your Talent Development
We are dedicated to developing a diverse generation of leaders for the social impact sector. Our work connects talented individuals with mission-driven organizations, focusing on enriching the capabilities of your team at every level. Through our partnership, we provide support and training that prepare your staff, interns, and managers not just for immediate challenges but for future opportunities, emphasizing the growth of leadership that can make a lasting difference.
Why Partner with Second Day?
Partnering with Second Day for talent development reflects a commitment to nurturing a workforce capable of addressing today's challenges and tomorrow's opportunities in the social impact sector. It's about connecting with a network of emerging leaders who offer diverse experiences and perspectives, enhancing the collective strength and effectiveness of your team. This collaboration focuses on both attracting new talent and fostering the growth of existing staff, ensuring your organization is prepared to make a meaningful difference.
Tailored Programming
Our programming, tailored to your organization's unique needs, includes short-term bootcamps and long-term training sessions for your team. We focus on structured learning and professional development, ensuring participants gain vital skills and knowledge for their roles, thereby supporting your team's growth and mission effectiveness.
Support for Staff & Managers
Recognizing the importance of nurturing your team at every level, we offer targeted support for junior and mid-level staff, ensuring they feel valued, understood, and motivated. This commitment to fostering a supportive work environment helps your early-career professionals thrive and aligns with our broader goal of enhancing the effectiveness and cohesion of your workforce.
Leadership Development
Second Day's Innovative Leadership Development is designed to cultivate leaders equipped to navigate the challenges of the social impact sector. Through leadership-focused training, mentorship connections, and practical leadership challenges, we prepare your team members to lead with confidence, creativity, and resilience, as well as getting behind your mission.
Our Partnership Approach
At Second Day, we understand that each organization in the social impact sector has its own unique needs. Our flexible partnership model is designed to meet these needs, offering a range of solutions from individual workshops to comprehensive talent development strategies tailored for interns, staff, and managers alike. By prioritizing close collaboration and customization, we align our services with your mission, culture, and long-term goals. Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive and engaged workforce, fully equipped to tackle the significant challenges of social impact work.
Step 1
Discover and Align: This initial step centers on a thorough consultation to grasp your unique organizational needs, goals, and talent development challenges. Second Day closely collaborates with your team to understand your mission, culture, and objectives, ensuring a fully customized approach that aligns with your vision and sets the stage for effective talent enhancement.
Step 2
Design and Customize: Leveraging insights from the initial phase, Second Day develops a bespoke program or strategy to meet your specific needs and goals. Options vary from targeted workshops to full-scale talent development plans including mentorship, leadership training, and career growth. The aim is to curate an inclusive curriculum that prepares a motivated workforce to address the social impact sector's distinct challenges.
Step 3
Implement and Evaluate: Following the strategy's development, Second Day oversees its execution, focusing on effective delivery and team engagement. Emphasizing measurable outcomes, we use feedback and impact assessments to evaluate success and refine our approach. This phase is key to ensuring your organization achieves significant gains in talent enhancement, innovation, and effectiveness.
Our Work and Impact: A Case Study with Arnold Ventures
Through a targeted collaboration, Second Day enhanced Arnold Ventures' small internship program, focusing on first-generation college students at the crossroads of policy and philanthropy. Our mission was to ease their transition into the workplace and the broader social impact sector.
Key Outcomes
Unanimous approval: Every intern gave a perfect 10/10 rating for their experience with Second Day, expressing a strong desire for Arnold Ventures to continue the partnership.
High value: Participants rated the program's content as highly useful, with all feedback scores at least an 8/10.
Boosted confidence: The percentage of interns who felt confident about having the clarity and resources to launch their post-graduation careers skyrocketed from 50% to 80% after our program.
The Impact
The partnership between Second Day and Arnold Ventures not only achieved immediate success but also laid the groundwork for a growing and evolving relationship. Due to the positive outcomes, the collaboration has expanded to include additional training for both managers and interns, reinforcing our mutual commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders in the social impact sector.
Get Started Today
If your organization is ready to enhance its impact by developing a diverse and dynamic team of leaders, we’re here to guide and support you through each step. To explore a partnership with Second Day or to learn more about how we can tailor our programs to meet your unique needs, please reach out.