our initiatives

SHARK TANK

Shark Tank is one of the most exciting and meaningful projects that our new members work on, honing business acumen alongside value-driven impact.

In groups of two to three, the newbies select, research, and pitch a local nonprofit to the full club. The winning group with the most votes secures a $1000 donation towards their chosen organization.

Past nonprofit recipients from Shark Tank include:

THE OAKLAND ZOO

180DC organizes a joint social impact volunteering opportunity with The Berkeley Group and BEACN at The Oakland Zoo. We work on eco-restoration with the zoo’s Horticulture Team to remove weeds and collect waste.

THE BERKELEY PROJECT

Every semester, 180DC at Berkeley participates in Berkeley Project Day through The Berkeley Project. We work alongside community members to beautify the city of Berkeley, from cleaning up elementary schools to weeding parks.

DEI PANEL

Our DEI committee hosts an annual panel focused on expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We invite experts from companies like Google and Salesforce to discuss improving DEI in their organizations.