Many non-profits and small businesses are constrained by a lack of socially innovative and cost-effective professional services, being unable to rely on for-profit consulting companies to help. This leaves them – and the communities that rely on their services – wanting.

At the same time, many university students are willing and able to provide assistance. Their education and skills – but more importantly, their passion and desire to make a social difference – makes them a valuable resource that is just waiting to be harnessed. We believe that students are a largely untapped source of creative potential, with a willingness to solve problems in an innovative manner. That is why 180 Degrees is striving to connect this unmet demand with this untapped supply in a way that is sustainable.

In bridging this gap, 180 Degrees creates a significant and tangible social impact. Non-profits are empowered through the provision of custom solutions to systemic problems. At the same time, students are given the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to their communities, apply their university studies in a practical environment, and develop valuable life skills. This mutually beneficial arrangement creates an attractive value proposition.