Project Run With It

Sponsored by Baker Tilly Foundation

Deadline for applications: Friday, May 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET

Project Run With It (PRWI) is a unique competition designed to further the community service component of Beta Alpha Psi and provides student members with an opportunity to engage in a real-world consulting project.

Beginning in 2008, Beta Alpha Psi teamed up with the Moss Adams Foundation to present Project Run With It in connection with the Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting each summer. This year, the program continues with the Baker Tilly Foundation. Whether live and on-site or in a virtual setting, student participants will engage in a memorable and rewarding experience.

• Non-profit organizations describe real business problems for which they are seeking solutions.
• Selected student participants are placed on teams of four students from across the United States and the Oceania region to respond to the non-profit request for proposal.
• Each student consulting team develops creative solutions to business issues and delivers their solution in a professional presentation.
• Judging panels are made up of representatives from the non-profit, professionals from Baker Tilly, and faculty advisors from Beta Alpha Psi chapters.

2026 Non-Profit Organizations

The Well is a not for profit focused on helping women and their families transform their lives through their COR Life program which offers them community, opportunity while encouraging responsibility. They support their clients with a holistic approach including workforce development, financial and family coaching and more. 

Digital Harbor Foundation aims to lessen the divide in digital access. They focus on four key areas, digital equity, diversity in the technology industry, digital education, and technology for the public good. These focuses are executed through five programs involving STEM education, digital skills training, and internet access and affordability for residents. 

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland's mission is to provide education to students to showcase their potential with the help of diverse partners and volunteers through a nurturing approach. The education is provided to students from elementary through high school and focuses on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. 

Living Classroom Foundation provides hands-on learning opportunities through partnerships, community centers and workforce development programming in their historic ships and urban green spaces. They serve the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas providing education in STEM, cultural and maritime heritage, health and wellness, and more.

Awards

Each chapter represented on the first-place teams will receive a plaque (which will bear the name of the participating student and chapter) and a monetary award of $1,000. Winners will be announced during the Annual Meeting.

Guidelines & Information

Details on the nomination process and selection criteria can be found in the PRWI Guidelines and Information.

Participation requires arrival to the 2026 Annual Meeting by 3 pm local time, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Schedule

Follow the link to the Project Run With It Participant Schedule. The schedule will also be updated for important details as they are determined.

Nomination Process & Deadline

Submit your nomination form by Friday, May 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM EDT.

Contact

For more information or questions please contact us.