Partnerships & Support
Collaborate with the McKenna Center to access meaningful programs that strengthen your community today, and expert insights that equip your business for a just and equitable tomorrow.
At the McKenna Center, partnership is essential to generating knowledge and extending the reach of our programming. With the help and perspective of partner organizations across organizations and industries, we work to build a better a world for workers—whatever that work may be.
McKenna Center has partnered with academic institutions, businesses and governments worldwide to promote inclusive capitalism that benefits people and stewards of our shared resources.
Foster entrepreneurship in your city
Become a Global UPBI Partner
Entrepreneurship serves as a pathway out of poverty, creating opportunities for individuals and building community connections. The Urban Poverty and Business Initiative offers resources and a support network for organizations interested in developing a pathway to prosperity for disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Learn how your city can become a UPBI partner.
Partner in South Bend, IN
Notre Dame’s neighborhood UPBI program partner, the South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program collaborates with local government, businesses and nonprofits to equip entrepreneurs for success. Learn how to become a partner in the work to strengthen our South Bend community through economic opportunity.
Engage with other corporate leaders in sustainability
The McKenna Center is actively reaching out to corporate leaders in sustainability policy and practice to explore opportunities for engagement.
Work with academic peers to shape the future of business
Research Collaboration
The McKenna Center engages in research partnerships to create knowledge and develop solutions at the intersection of global business practices and human dignity. Learn more about our areas of focus or connect with one of our faculty experts.
Global Partnership for Poverty and Entrepreneurship
A community of practice to support teaching, programming and outreach efforts for disadvantaged entrepreneurs worldwide. Learn with us through our ongoing webinar series and access free online resources.
Global Partnership for Poverty and Entrepreneurship
Contribute to change beyond the classroom
Realizing the social value of business asks something of each of us. That’s why the involvement of Notre Dame students is essential to the success of our South Bend Collaboration Hub, where local entrepreneurs who have completed our boot camp, receive ongoing support for needs related to their growing ventures. Learn more about how you can be a part of ending poverty one small business at a time.
Looking for more ways to make an impact?
Connect with us to learn about upcoming opportunities to engage with the McKenna Center.