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DSVP POP ! Partner On-boarding

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Dallas Social Venture Partners

Doing Good .. Better

Partner On-

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DSVP – People, Partners, Committees

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DSVP - Staff DSVP is fortunate to have a committed, smart and enthusiastic staff!

Stacy Caldwell, Executive DirectorStacy is an expert in the field of social entrepreneurship and modern philanthropy. Her challenging role is to provide the guidance and leadership for all of the Type A’s in DSVP, to ensuring that DSVP remains true to its mission.

Sari Raskin – Engagement ManagerSari matches the talents of the Partnership with the needs of the Investees, ensuring that Partners are on-boarded effectively and can make an impact as quickly as they desire….. All that, on a part-time basis!

Meghan Hale – Administrative Assistant  Meghan’s background in communications is the key to her success in managing the DSVP Office. She is instrumental in coordinating events, communications, grant administration, and all things DSVP!

Stacy CaldwellExecutive Director DSVP since 2007

Cultural AnthropologistGraduated 1995

“At the heart of community impact is the passions and focus of individuals. The SVP model amplifies those individual efforts exponentially.”

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DSVP Board of Directors

DSVP enjoys a well-educated , talented and active Board.

Board Chairman: Brice TarzwellIncoming Chair: John PalterTreasurer: George Ellis

The Board meets monthly on the first Thursday of every month.

Top 3 Goals for 2009 : • Successfully navigate the economic crisis with a eye towards the critical needs of our Investees•Create an open and transparent partnership for shared learning and ideas in order to further nurture our philanthropic endeavors together•Seek greater alignment of mission within all aspects of DSVP

Brice TarzwellDSVP Board Chairman 2009 Partner since 2003

Attorney Partner  | Bracewell & Giuliani LLPDallas, TX

“Welcome to the DSVP Partnership. Your contribution can have an immediate impact on our community with the leverage of engaged philanthropy.”

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DSVP – 2009 Board of Directors

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Karen Akin, CEO, Apples to Zinnias

Ike Brown, Vice-Chairman, NFI Industries, Inc.

Dodee Crockett, First Vice President – Investments, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management

George Ellis, CFO, Global 360

Susan Hoff, Senior Vice President of Community Investment, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

Brad Logan, Managing Partner, RevGen Consulting, LLC

Tanya McDonald, Founder, Dallas Afterschool Network

Justin Nezda, Senior Vice President, Real Time Resolutions, Inc.

John Palter, Managing Member, Riney Palter, PLLC, INCOMING CHAIR

A. Steven Raab, Chairman & CEO, The Insource Group, Inc.

Brian Smith, Principal, Montauk TriGuard Management, Inc.

Brice Tarzwell, Partner, Bracewell & Guiliani LLP, CURRENT CHAIR

Sherry Travers, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson, PC

Ellen Wood, Social Investor

Robert Wright II, SVP & General Counsel, BakBone Software, Inc.

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Sherry L. Travers Education Committee Chair 2009Partner since 2005

Employment LawyerLittler Mendelson, P.C.Dallas, TX

“If you want to know the latest about nonprofit trends, this is the Committee for you.”

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Philanthropy Education Committee Committee Purpose/Charter: Educate partners, investees, foundations, and civic-minded individuals about philanthropic issues and trends

Sherry L. Travers is the 2009 Committee Chair

Committee programs or outcomes are as follows: “First Fridays” - Lunch meetings, the first Friday of every month “Get Smart Sessions” – 2 to 3 afternoon programs annually “Inspirational Evenings” – 1 to 2 evening programs annually

Top 3 Goals for 2009: Complete planning for the 2010 Inaugural Philanthropy Conference Present speakers on cutting edge non-profit trends Increase our partners’ philanthropic skills and practices

Frequency of Meetings: Noon, the third Wednesday of each month

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DSVP Investment CommitteeCommittee Purpose: Select new investees for our portfolio

Susan Hoff and Brad Logan co-chair the committee

Committee outcomes are as follows: • Select the best new Investee

Top 3 Goals for 2009:• Revisit our investment approach & selection criteria• Continue enhancement of our execution process• Improve synchronization with the Portfolio Review Committee

Frequency of Meetings:• Working team planning meetings during the spring• Investment cycle kicks off with potential investees in late spring• Heavy partner activities run from mid-August through November

Brad Logan Investment Committee Co-Chair Partner since 2003

Managing PartnerRevGen ConsultingSouthlake, TX

“Aligning our investment process with our approach to engaged philanthropy”

Susan Hoff Investment Committee Co-ChairPartner since 2005

SVP, Community InvestmentUnited Way Metropolitan DallasDallas, TX

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DSVP Development CommitteeCommittee Purpose: Provide increased grant dollars to our portfolio investees through the presentation of co-investment opportunities to other funders and secure additional funds required to operate DSVP

Bob Wright is the Chair of the Development Committee.

Committee outcomes are as follows: • Sufficient non-dues revenue to meet or exceed budgetary goals• Bi-monthly strategy and progress-tracking meetings to maximize and normalize revenues throughout the year• Effective refinement and honest appraisal of co-investment ask – pitch, listen, adjust

Top 3 Goals for 2009 : • Raise $30,000 in direct grants to DSVP• Raise $115,000 in co-investment grants for the benefit of our portfolio investees• Raise $75,000 in contributions to our endowment

Frequency of Meetings: Every other month in the last week of that month

Bob WrightDevelopment Committee Chair 2009Founding Partner

Occupation: General Counsel Company : BakBone Software, Inc.Town: Dallas, TX

“Use soft words and hard arguments.”

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DSVP Portfolio Review Committee DSVP ‘s PRC consists of is 8 – 10 partners who manage the Portfolio Lifecycle including:•measure investee progress toward objectives

• serve as a resource to lead partners• review and recommend re-funding requests

John Palter is the Chair of the Portfolio Review Committee.

Key Portfolio Review Committee Dates are as follows: Investee Spring Review - March 2009 Investee Re-Funding Submission -Sept. 2009 Final Selection - November 2009 Announcement - November 2009

John Palter2009 Portfolio Review Committee Chair

Partner since 2004Chairman Elect

Trial Lawyer Riney Palter, PLLCDallas, TX

“The PRC is the Investees’ long- term planner. By reviewing objectives and progress, the PRC assists Lead Partners and their Investees to achieve strategic and programmatic goals.”

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Communications CommitteeTo manage effective internal and external communications that drive the mission and success of DSVP

Ruth Fitzgibbons is the Chair of the Communications Committee.

Committee scope for 2009: • Engage in branding process to create conviction around a singular DSVP brand platform (Q1) Examine current communications processes and plans through new brand filter Recommend revised/new communications strategies (internal and external) if needed

Top 3 Goals for 2009 : Generate excitement and conviction around DSVP brand Use momentum to re-fuel marketing/development strategies Raise DSVP’s profile in area philanthropic community

Frequency of Meetings: TBD

Ruth Fitzgibbons Communications Committee Chair 2009Partner since 2008

PrincipalRichards PartnersDallas, TX

“Engaged philanthropy is a magnificent, timely idea that is still waiting to catch fire. I’m excited about helping to gather the kindling and strike the match.”

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DSVP Membership Committee

DSVP ‘s Membership Committee is responsible for bringing new Partners into DSVP, helping to educate prospective partners, supporting the on-boarding process of new partners, and spreading the word about this fabulous organization !

Trude Van Horn & Mark Frederiksen are Co-Chairs of the Membership Committee. Along with Stacy Caldwell, Sari Raskin and others, the Membership Team is constantly working on an ever changing list of prospects, new partners and welcoming activities!

Key Goals of the Membership Committee:

• End 2009 with 100 Partners in DSVP • Provide events & relationships that ensure a

Warm Welcome to New Partners • Create an Informative and Efficient On-Boarding

Program that can live and grow as DSVP evolves

Trude Van Horn Mark FrederiksenMembership Co-Chairs - 2009Partners since 2007

Mark Frederiksen, CPCU, CIC Frederiksen & Frederiksen Insurance * Risk Management * Benefits

Gertrude G. Van HornTechnology Executive

“Come join us in this fun & rewarding Partnership ! “

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DSVP Finance Committee Committee Purpose: Oversee the preparation of the annual budget and monitor performance against that budget. Assist in the IT decisions and other related projects as required

George Ellis is the Chair of the Finance Committee

Committee outcomes are as follows: • Board approved annual budget in place at the beginning of each year• Quarterly reviews and updates to the board• Annual internal control and systems assessmentTop 3 Goals for 2009 : • End the year with 9 months of working capital• Formalize the investment arc in support of the PRC and Invest Committee• Simplify financial reporting to the boardFrequency of Meetings:•5 to 6 times each year. •The second month of each quarter and two additional in support of the annual budget. •Where possible, meetings will be by telephone

George EllisFinance Committee Chair 2009Partner since 2000

CFOG360Dallas, TX

“Happiness is Positive Cash Flow.”

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DSVP Engagement – A Year at A Glance

WinterNew Investee Orientation and Annual Engagement PlanNew Investee introduced to DSVP and to new Lead PartnersEngagement strategy mapped out with Lead Partners and Investee leadership

SpringFull Engagement with InvesteesLead Partners engage and monitor progress with Investees. DSVP Partners offer assistance, based on areas of expertise, interest, and availabilityDSVP Portfolio Review Committee reviews and monitors engagement with the active Investees with one-on-one meetings and/or site visits.

FallPortfolio Assessment and AdditionsThe Portfolio Review Committee reviews refunding proposals and makes recommendations are made in November to the DSVP Board for final approval.The Investment Committee convenes to review new investments by reviewing Letters of Intent, assessing finalists, participating on site visits and recommending a final decision to the DSVP Board of Directors for final approval. The new Investee is announced at the DSVP holiday party.

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