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The I DO Project course is run as a cooperation between RSM and the I DO student board and committees, which enables us to manage the complexity of the NGO challenges as well as integrate student feedback. An arrangement that helps to bring us closer to the RSM mission to be a force for positive change in the world.

Are you interested in becoming part of the I DO student board or committee? Applications for these positions are only open to RSM master and pre-master students and to incoming third-year bachelor students enrolled at Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) for AY 2026-2027. Applications are officially open! Apply before 22nd April 2026

I DO Foundation Student Board 2025/2026

Orestis Fotakis

Head of Academic Development

Mustafa Hafiz

President

Alexander Steunenberg

Vice President

Telma Miguel Perre Carvalho da Cunha

Head of Academics

Stefan Kluwer

Head of Consulting 

Lydia Helm

Head of People

Danisha Azzahra

Head of Marketing

Apply for the student board of AY 2026/2027!

Applications are officially open, apply until April 22nd 2026!

Join the Student Board

The Student Board is responsible for connecting students and NGOs within the I DO course and supporting them to create positive impact as they take part. The Board is a unique group of motivated third-year BA and IBA students and master students who all have a passion for social impact. They demonstrate the spirit of I DO – as a course for students run by students.

 

Student Board Structure 2026/2027

Board positions

Find below descriptions of the different board positions you can apply for in AY 2026/2027

What you will do:

  • Oversee the quality of consulting projects delivered to NGOs
  • Manage relationships with external partners including NGOs, companies, and foundations
  • Lead outreach efforts to acquire new NGO clients for future cohorts
  • Coordinate and support Consulting Project Managers throughout project execution
  • Review and ensure quality of consulting outputs
  • Align regularly with NGOs to monitor satisfaction and impact
  • Develop and implement measures to prevent client dissatisfaction
  • Maintain long term relationships with past NGO partners
  • Oversee financials and support partnership development

Who we are looking for:

  • You have strong project management and coordination skills
  • You are relationship oriented and confident working with external stakeholders
  • You demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking abilities
  • You have an interest or background in consulting
  • You are proactive and take ownership of outcomes
  • You have strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • You are comfortable handling financial oversight

This role is open to all study programs and levels at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

What you will do:

  • Translate the long term academic vision into actionable course execution
  • Lead and coordinate the academic team through regular meetings
  • Plan and support the delivery of lecture content
  • Coordinate guest lecturers including sourcing and scheduling
  • Co host lectures and support overall course facilitation
  • Oversee the grading process and resolve any issues
  • Support the development and improvement of assignments
  • Act as a key point of contact for students throughout the course

Who we are looking for:

  • You are highly organized and structured in your way of working
  • You have strong communication and public speaking skills
  • You take ownership and follow through on responsibilities
  • You have an interest in consulting, NGOs, or social impact
  • You demonstrate strong team management and coordination skills
  • You are adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities

This role is open to Master students, Pre Master students, and incoming 3rd year Bachelor students at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

What you will do:

  • Plan and execute content strategies for platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram
  • Create and design engaging social media content
  • Maintain and update the I DO website
  • Manage a structured content calendar for all marketing activities
  • Develop and strengthen the I DO brand strategy and positioning
  • Lead communication efforts for recruitment of board members and students
  • Manage and coordinate the marketing committee
  • Support and drive community building initiatives

Who we are looking for:

  • You have prior marketing experience or interest, especially in social media and content
    creation
  • You are creative and have a strong eye for design and storytelling
  • You demonstrate strong project and content management skills
  • You are detail oriented and organized
  • You are proactive and able to take initiative
  • You are comfortable working in a team and leading others

This role is open to all study programs and levels at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

What you will do:

  • Lead and manage the recruitment process for both board members and students
  • Monitor student engagement, well being, and development throughout the program
  • Organize events and initiatives to strengthen the I DO community
  • Collect and analyse student feedback together with the academic team
  • Act as a mediator to ensure alignment and harmony between board and students
  • Organize board meetings and team bonding activities
  • Maintain and expand the I DO alumni network

Who we are looking for:

  • You have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • You are empathetic and a good listener
  • You are proactive and take initiative in improving team dynamics
  • You have an interest in event planning and community building
  • You demonstrate strong organizational and project management skills
  • You are comfortable handling sensitive situations and mediating conflicts

This role is open to all study programs and levels at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

Committee positions

Find below descriptions of the different committee positions you can apply for in AY 2026/2027

What you will do:

  • Assist in preparing lecture content and materials in line with the I DO course manual
  • Support the grading of student assignments and provide constructive feedback
  • Conduct research on relevant topics to enrich academic content
  • Help co host or facilitate lecture sessions alongside the academic team
  • Collect and consolidate student feedback on academic content and delivery
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of course materials and assignments
  • Support the standardisation of lecture content for future cohorts

Who we are looking for:

  • You have strong analytical skills
  • You are structured and detail oriented
  • You have strong communication and active listening skills
  • You have an interest in consulting, NGOs, or social and environmental leadership
  • You are proactive and willing to contribute to improving academic content

This role is open to all study programs and levels at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

What you will do:

  • Manage multiple student consulting teams working with NGO clients
  • Act as the main point of contact between student teams and NGOs
  • Guide students through the consulting process and ensure alignment with goals
  • Monitor team engagement and flag potential issues
  • Support outreach efforts to identify new NGO clients
  • Escalate conflicts or challenges between students and NGOs when needed

Who we are looking for:

  • You have strong team management and communication skills
  • You have an interest or experience in consulting
  • You are relationship oriented and able to manage stakeholders
  • You demonstrate strong problem solving skills
  • You are organized and able to manage multiple teams
     

This role is open to all study programs and levels at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

What you will do:

  • Contribute to the development of I DO’s mid term and long term strategy
  • Support planning and execution of I DO volunteering initiatives
  • Align NGOs and students on volunteering initiatives and provide support throughout
  • Identify areas for improvement within I DO and propose actionable solutions
  • Gather and analyse data to support strategic decision making
  • Collaborate with board members and committees to ensure alignment
  • Present findings and recommendations to the board

Who we are looking for:

  • You have strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • You have research and problem solving abilities
  • You have strong communication skills
  • You are self driven and proactive
  • You are interested in strategy, innovation, and organisational development
     

This role is open to all study programs and levels at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

What you will do 

  • Create and design content for LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms
  • Assist in maintaining and updating the I DO website
  • Contribute to the content calendar by proposing and scheduling content
  • Support execution of the I DO brand strategy across channels
  • Assist in external communication for board and cohort recruitment
  • Help maintain and grow the I DO alumni network
  • Support community building activities and event promotion

Who we are looking for 

  • You are creative and enjoy content creation
  • You have familiarity with tools such as Canva, Instagram, and LinkedIn
  • You are detail oriented and organized
  • You have strong communication skills
  • You are proactive and willing to take initiative
     

This role is open to all study programs and levels at Erasmus University Rotterdam for the academic year 2026/2027

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RSM Faculty involved with I DO Project

Prof. Lucas Meijs

Prof. Lucas Meijs is professor of Strategic Philanthropy and Volunteering at RSM and has advised the Student Board since the beginning of the I DO project. He now supports Taslim Alade in actively running the I DO course in co-creation with the student board.

Portrait of Lucas Meijs

Dr Taslim Alade

Dr Taslim Alade is a lecturer in the department of Business-Society Management at RSM and the coordinator of the I DO course. He also teaches, coordinates the Professional Development course, and is a thesis coach to RSM master students. Taslim is very passionate about lecturing because it aligns with his personal value of positively impacting society via the students that he teaches and coaches.

Portrait of Taslim Alade