Sponsorships and Grants Research & Outreach

The objective of the project is to research and document company sponsors and grants organizations that align with Spinning Forward's mission and audience needs. The student will be involved in research, documentation, and possibly and little deign and email communication. The student will be provided a list and will be using research methods and tools we provide to assist in their tasks. --- PLEASE REMEMBER: We highly value lived experiences and strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualications described. Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary people, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization, and we are most interested in nding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a background less traditional to our field of work, and we welcome the new insight such a candidate would provide.

Ecological Packaging Research

Our company values sustainability and is looking to shift our packaging to be biodegradable or fully recyclable. We are looking for assistance in sourcing new packaging for each of our products: Research new and more ecologically friendly packaging and ways to package our products, which can include new packaging including mailers, boxes, stickers, etc. Create recommendations on the best ways to package our product. Creating an improved label design including a symbol to indicate that it is biodegradable/recyclable. *CHANGE CRITERIA AS REQUIRED*The following outlines criteria we hope to meet with our new packaging. Fully recyclable or biodegradable Attractive/ visually appealing Costs a maximum of $0.5 Pre-labeled Lightweight for shipping Able to order small qty for initial market launch

Go-to-Market Research and Outreach for CompCrafter’s Pilot Launch

The primary objective of this project is to support the successful launch of CompCrafter’s beta platform by sharpening our go-to-market strategy and identifying qualified corporate leads. Over 6–8 weeks, students will conduct a competitive landscape analysis, refine our target customer segments (with a focus on Canadian tech startups and mid-sized employers), and build a vetted list of 50–100 potential partner organizations. They’ll also gain hands-on experience crafting tailored outreach messages and initiating first-contact emails to help drive interest and potential beta sign-ups.