Foundation’s PurposeExpand opportunities for

at risk youths interested in pursuing higher education in Performing Arts and Math & Science

Create an environment conducive to the cultivation and expression of artistic talents/gifts possessed by under-served youths

The best way out….

…is up!

Impact GoalsAward 10 educational

scholarships to students of Performing Arts and Math & Science

Hold Annual Awards Banquet and realize revenue from the event.

Develop commitment from business community for financial support for multiple years. The purpose is to use the time to build a stronger organization.

5-year Projection of Need Number of underserved

students expected to graduate in the arts bound for college

Cost of college education (public/private –instate)

Historical growth in this arena (operational cost and mission costs)

Where do we want to be in 5 years?

The Philanthropic MindsetDonors support allows

recipients to:Live their valuesBuild a legacyChange the worldHelp others in ways

consistent with their values

Benefits for donorsOutputs (and outcomes

for long term donors)Partner with world-class

organizationsFiscal prudence

Primary Audience

Proposed StrategyBuild brand and

brand identification

Leverage premier brands

Community organization

Proposed TacticsBuild diversified streams of income across

multiple economic sectors. This insolates against short term economic volatility

Manage administrative costs by optimizing the use of 3rd-party events.

Develop goodwill value for the Foundation and establish elements of income through it, i.e. CD sales of student music, competition entry fees and advertising etc.

Elements of Case for SupportUrgency of the MFBCF

missionImpact of successful

programsValue proposition –how

the giver can accomplish their goals by supporting MFBCF

MFBCF can do what the giver cannot do alone -Partnership

Short Term Goal

Recruit sponsor(s) for the awards dinner that will commit to 3 years of support.

Long Term GoalsDemonstrate SuccessAcquire full time staffExpand reach - controlled growth

Practical ConsiderationsWhat educational costs are the scholarships

intended to pay?

What are the scholastic and community requirements for eligibility?

How will recipients be tracked for the purposes of evaluation and fiscal oversight?

4 Primary Perspectives

Organizations Consider as they

Plan

4 Primary Perspectives

Organizations Consider as they

Plan Organizational

CapacityAdapted from Balanced Score Card Institute

Operational Effectiveness

Financial Stewardship

Stakeholders

How much money is out there?The total giving in US last years was $400B25 people in US gave $100M or more

Trends in GivingTop Markets for fundraising?

DallasThe top priority among the largest donors in

America?

Higher Education and the arts

Combined expenses of the 10 largest charities

$10BCharity Navigator 2008

The planning cycle?

Mission Statement

To preserve the legacy of excellence of the celebrated music educator Maurine F.

Bailey, and to create, develop and sustain educational opportunities in the Arts and Sciences through scholarships, financial

assistance and advocacy.