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NORTH
TEXAS COMMUNITY WEALTH INITIATIVE
The North Texas Community Wealth Initiative
(the Initiative), delivered by Community Wealth
Ventures (CWV) in partnership with the Center
for Nonprofit Management in
Dallas,
is a multi-faceted approach to driving regional
change. The program helps
nonprofits
attain greater mission impact by launching
social enterprise business ventures and applying
innovative approaches to enhance their work’s
effectiveness.
The Initiative’s activities are designed to
address challenges faced by the nonprofit
sector, including: increased competition for
funding; increased reliance on services; the
need and desire for effective capacity building;
and the desire among nonprofits for business
planning support. In its first two years, the
Initiative included the Community Wealth
Collaboratives, or business planning processes
for high performing organizations seeking to
operate social enterprises.
Now in its third year, the Initiative itself
continues to adapt and remain responsive to the
needs of the nonprofit community. The third year
will broaden its focus by seeking to build
capacity in Social Innovation, or the
application of entrepreneurial or market-based
approaches to solving social problems. Thus the
Initiative will follow up its Collaborative
Series with a Social Innovator’s Institute, for
organizations seeking to develop and grow
innovative programs that address pressing social
problems.
See below for details on this year’s Social
Innovators Institute. See also for information
on the Initiative’s Collaborative series,
conducted in 2007-2008 and 2009-2010.
NORTH
TEXAS SOCIAL INNOVATORS INSTITUTE
Program Overview
Information Session
Application Process
SII Schedule
Participating Organizations
Contact Us
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
The Social Innovators Institute is a highly
rigorous, eight-month process that provides
business planning training and coaching to
cross-functional teams from high-performing
nonprofits.
The goal of The Institute is to build capacity
for nonprofit organizations through social
innovation including developing or growing an
entrepreneurial and innovative program to
address a pressing social problem.
Six to eight nonprofit organizations will be
selected from the applicant pool to participate
in the Institute. Participating organizations
benefit from intensive, customized technical
assistance from experienced business
consultants, which results in a focused business
plan to guide the growth of the
enterprise/program.
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Peer Learning Training Sessions
Center for Nonprofit Management and Community
Wealth Ventures consultants will conduct peer
learning trainings where participants will gain
access to business planning tools and frameworks
and hear from expert speakers on the important
aspects of business planning. Topics include:
market research, market strategy, financial
management, competitive analysis, pricing,
operations management and capitalization.
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Customized One-on-One Consulting
Following specific sessions, Center for
Nonprofit Management and Community Wealth
Ventures consultants will conduct a 2-hour
customized coaching call to help teams apply
concepts learned to business strategy, data
analysis and will lend assistance developing the
business plan.
These programs will use original, measurable,
and sustainable methods to ultimately help the
communities they serve by reducing or
eliminating one or more causes of an existing
social problem. Institute participants will
follow a structured approach to develop or grow
pioneering programs while honing business
skills, empowering them to have a lasting impact
on their organization and community.
To assist North Texas nonprofits in developing
and growing social enterprises,
the Meadows Foundation, the Amon G. Carter
Foundation, the Embrey Family Foundation,
and several anonymous funders partnered
with the Center for Nonprofit Management and
Community Wealth Ventures to launch this year’s
Social Innovators Institute.
Benefits of participation
Participating organizations benefit from
intensive, customized assistance from
experienced business consultants, which results
in a focused business plan to guide the growth
of the enterprise or social program. Other
benefits include:
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Opportunity to engage with nationally
recognized business leaders;
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Use of a proven methodology and tools for
developing a social enterprise or program;
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In-depth monthly interaction with peer
organizations.
Requirements of participating organizations
Participants are expected to make the
development of a social enterprise an
organizational priority and dedicate necessary
staff time to support the project. Participants
are required to keep up with assignments and
attend all peer learning and customized
consulting sessions.
Additionally, organizations participating in the
Social Innovators Institute are required to
contribute $6,000 each, which is 20% of the
approximately $30,000 worth of consulting
services that will be provided by the
consultants through the process and covered by
the funding partners.
INFORMATION
SESSION
Community Wealth Ventures and the Center for
Nonprofit Management facilitated an information
session in 2010 for North Texas-area nonprofit
organizations interested in learning how to
apply to the North Texas Social Innovators
Institute. The information sessions were held on
November 29th in Fort Worth and November 30th in
Dallas.
APPLICATION
PROCESS
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The application process for the
Collaborative consists of two
rounds: an electronic application
(Round I) followed by a site visit
(Round II).
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Round I: The Round I application
deadline for new applicant
organizations was December 14th,
2010.
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Organizations selected to move on to
the next round will be notified from
January 6th-7th,
2011.
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Round II: The second round involves
a site visit. These visits will take
place from January 10th-19th,
2011. The organizations selected for
the SII will be notified on January
21st.
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SOCIAL INNOVATORS INSTITUTE SCHEDULE
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Session Date |
Focus |
Customized Check in |
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1 |
Tuesday –
Wednesday
February 8 – 9,
2011 |
Welcome and
Overview, Goal Setting, Impact Model for
Entrepreneurial Social Programs, Social
Business Plan Template |
X |
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Secondary and
Primary Market Research, Marketing
Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis,
Communication |
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2 |
Wednesday
March
9, 2011 |
Environmental Scan, Company Analysis,
Consumer Analysis,
Competitor/Collaborator Analysis,
Competitive Advantage |
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3 |
Tuesday
April 26, 2011 |
Product, Price, Place, Promotion |
X |
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4 |
Wednesday
June 8,
2011 |
Financial Management, Financial
Modeling, Building Financial Statements |
X |
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5 |
Wednesday –
Thursday July 27 – 28,
2011 |
Operations, Management & Personnel,
Volunteers |
X
(2 parts) |
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Risk Mitigation and Contingency
Planning, Sensitivity Analysis,
Capitalization |
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6 |
Tuesday –
Wednesday
September 13 –
14,
2011 |
Business Plan Presentation Practice |
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Business Plan Presentations |
PARTICIPATING
ORGANIZATIONS
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ABILITY CONNECTION TEXAS |
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http://www.abilityconnectiontexas.org |
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The Organization: Ability Connection
Texas provides a full range of
services for people with physical
and intellectual disabilities as
they strive to achieve their highest
level of independence.
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CAMP FIRE USA FIRST TEXAS COUNCIL |
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http://www.campfirefw.org/ |
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The Organization:
Camp Fire USA First
Texas Council’s purpose
is to provide
opportunities for
children and youth, and
those who care for them,
to realize their
potential and become
caring, self-directed
individuals, responsible
to themselves and
others; and to improve
those conditions in
society that affect
children, youth, and
their families. Because
of Camp Fire USA,
children and youth are:
ready to learn when they
start school; caring,
confident, and
developing leadership
skills; respectful of
the outdoor environment;
and actively involved
with their families and
other adults. |
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES – DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH |
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http://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/
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The Organization:
Catholic
Charities
Diocese of
Fort Worth’s
mission is
to provide
service to
those in
need; to
advocate
compassion
and justice
in the
structures
of
society; to
call all
people of
good will to
do the same. |
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CHORISTERS GUILD |
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http://www.choristersguild.org |
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The
Organization:
Choristers
Guild, a
Christian
organization,
enables
leaders to
nurture the
spiritual
and musical
growth of
children and
youth.
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CROSSROADS COMMUNITY SERVICES |
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http://www.ccsdallas.org
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The Organization:
The mission
of
Crossroads
Community
Services
(CCS) is to
enrich the
lives of our
neighbors-in-need
by
compassionately
providing
tangible
support and
by helping
people
develop the
strategic
skills and
self-disciple
necessary to
enjoy
sustained
well-being.
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DENTAL HEALTH ARLINGTON |
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http://www.dentalhealtharlington.org/
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The Organization: The mission of
Dental
Health
Arlington (DHA)
is to
provide pain
relieving
and
preventive
dental care
for the low
income
residents
and to
educate
children
about good
oral hygiene
habits. |
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NORTH TEXAS SOCIAL INNOVATORS INSTITUTE IN THE
NEWS
The Dallas Morning News, January 2011:
"City's nonprofit management center is expanding
its reach".
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NORTH
TEXAS COMMUNITY WEALTH COLLABORATIVE
Program Overview
North Texas Collaborative Alumni Organizations
North Texas Collaborative Year 2 In the News
North Texas Collaborative Year 1 In the News
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PROGRAM
OVERVIEW |
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The North Texas Community Wealth Collaborative
was an 11-month business planning process to
help high-performing nonprofit organizations
develop and grow social enterprises. Nonprofits
selected to participate are engaged in a
rigorous business planning process and gain
access to tools, frameworks and business experts
to help them launch a new business or expand an
existing business. Collaborative participants
build social enterprises while honing business
skills, empowering them to have a lasting impact
on their nonprofit organizations.
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The goal of the Collaborative is for all
participants to complete a business plan and
launch or grow a viable business. The revenue
generated from the business provides the
nonprofit organization with more independence in
creating programs and services to fulfill its
mission.
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The Collaborative consisted of monthly peer
learning sessions and one-on-one consulting for
management teams. |
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NORTH
TEXAS COLLABORATIVE ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS
2009-2010
The following eight organizations participated
in the 2009-2010 North Texas Community Wealth
Collaborative.
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ACH
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES |
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http://www.achservices.org |
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The Organization: ACH Child and Family Services
(formerly All Church Home for Children)
protects children from child abuse, neglect and
family separation and helps children overcome
these things when they do happen. Their programs
aim to help keep children and families together
while others provide healing homes for children
unable to live with their families. |
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The Venture: A nondenominational wedding chapel
and reception/meeting facility on its new
Wichita Campus.
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CANCER
CARE SERVICES |
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www.cancercareservices.org |
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The Organization: Cancer Care Services exists to
provide help and hope to cancer patients and
their families through direct financial,
emotional, spiritual, and social programs,
activities, and support. Its social, emotional
and spiritual programs are available free of
charge to any cancer patient regardless of
income. These programs include counseling,
support groups, Bible studies, holiday parties,
exercise classes, case management, education
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The Venture: A Cancer Boutique to sell wigs,
scarves, bras/breast prosthesis, jewelry, cancer
books, gift items, etc. to cancer patients and
their families.
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CHRISTIAN
COMMUNITY ACTION |
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www.ccahelps.org |
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The Organization: Christian Community Action
ministers to the poor by providing comprehensive
services that alleviate suffering, bring hope
and change lives. |
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The Venture: An expansion of its ReSale thrift
shop. The store was already operating profitably
and employed over 100 people, many of whom were
the organization’s poor or homeless clients.
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GRAPEVINE
RELIEF AND COMMUNITY EXCHANGE (GRACE) |
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www.gracegrapevine.org |
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The Organization: GRACE is a faith based
non-profit relief agency that provides food,
clothing, and other emergency assistance to
people who are in need in Grapevine,
Colleyville, or Southlake. Extended resources
through transitional housing and case management
are directed toward developing self-sufficiency. |
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The Venture: An expansion of their resale
operation, which included two retail storefronts
and a processing center.
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HELPING
RESTORE ABILITY |
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www.helpingrestoreability.org |
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The Organization: Since 1977, Helping Restore
Ability has provided services and support
designed to assist people with all types of
disabilities in remaining in their homes, as
active members of the community, for as long as
possible. Its goal is to provide nonmedical care
(such as assistance with bathing, dressing,
cooking, light housekeeping, laundry) to prevent
placement in institutions such as assisted
living and nursing homes. The agency currently
serves over 600 clients throughout the entire
state of Texas, including people with physical,
cognitive, and developmental disabilities. |
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The Venture: A non-medical homecare business for
people with disabilities.
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NEXUS
RECOVERY CENTER |
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www.nexusrecovery.org |
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The Organization: The mission of Nexus Recovery
Center is to serve as a link to sobriety,
independence, and dignity for low-income women
and their families affected by addiction. The
Center inspires hope, offers respect, and honors
the unique differences of female addicts. |
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The Venture: A transitional living facility for
its recovering clients as well as a sober living
facility that provides a more upscale
environment for affluent clients.
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LaunchAbility
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www.launchability.org |
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The Organization: The mission of LaunchAbility,
(formerly Special Care & Career Services), is to
help children and adults with developmental
disabilities achieve their maximum potential and
lead fulfilling lives within our community. |
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The Venture: A job skills certification training
program for clients with disabilities.
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2007-2008
The following 8 nonprofits participated in the
first North Texas Collaborative in 2007-2008:
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AUTISM
TREATMENT CENTER |
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www.atcoftexas.org |
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The Autism Treatment Center (ATC) was founded in
1976 and serves children and adults with autism.
Its mission is to provide year-round
educational, vocational, residential,
diagnostic, therapeutic services as well as
partner in research and conduct information
dissemination efforts. |
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Venture: An Autism Diagnostic & Therapy
Rehabilitation Agency in North Texas to meet the
growing demand for services.
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BIG
THOUGHT |
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www.bigthought.org |
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Big Thought, a learning partnership, inspires,
empowers, and unites children and communities
through education, arts, and culture. Big
Thought is committed to building community
collaborations that foster cultural integration
for academic achievement, youth development, and
family learning. |
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Venture: Consulting services to help communities
develop partnerships that foster cultural
integration among public and private entities.
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CATHOLIC
CHARITIES DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH, INC. |
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www.ccdofw.org |
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The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide
service to those in need; advocate compassion
and justice in the structures of society; and to
call all others of good will to do the same. The
vision of Catholic Charities is to be people of
faith helping people in need with a community
vision of a healthy environment in which every
individual has the means and opportunity to
participate in social, cultural, economic, and
political life of the community.
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Venture: Expansion of translation and
interpretation services.
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CHILD
CARE GROUP |
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www.childcaregroup.org |
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The mission of Child Care Group is to promote,
deliver and expand the best child care services
available outside the home. |
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Venture: A web-based Child Care Resource and
Referral Service for parents and corporate
clients.
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DALLAS
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER |
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www.dcac.org |
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The mission of the Dallas Children's Advocacy
Center is to improve the lives of abused
children in Dallas County and provide national
leadership on child abuse issues. The DCAC
provides direct services to seriously abused
children in Dallas County. |
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Venture: Expansion of its nationally recognized
conference, Crimes Against Children Conference,
that includes conference capture products and
other online professional education courses.
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METROPORT
MEALS ON WHEELS, INC. |
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www.metroportmow.org |
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The mission of Metroport Meals On Wheels, Inc.
is to be a grassroots volunteer advocate for the
elderly and those in need through home-delivered
meals, senior center lunch and activity programs
and other support services. MMOW alleviates
hunger, isolation, and loneliness in our
communities. |
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Venture: Improvement of current operations and
expansion of its existing retail thrift shop,
Sadie’s Dry Goods New and Used.
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SAFEHAVEN
OF TARRANT COUNTY |
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www.safehaventc.org |
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The mission of SafeHaven of Tarrant County is to
end family violence through safety, support,
prevention and social change. The vision
statement is to become a nationally recognized
center of excellence in creating and
implementing services that bring about positive,
measurable change around the epidemic of family
violence. |
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Venture: Improvement of current operations
expansion of Berry Good Buys Thrift Store, an
already existing venture.
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THE
SENIOR SOURCE |
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www.theseniorsource.org |
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The Senior Source’s mission is to improve the
quality of life of older adults in the greater
Dallas area by providing programs on a broad
spectrum, from the active retiree to the most
frail elderly. |
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Venture: Platinum Care Solutions, a Geriatric
Care Management service for seniors and their
caregivers, including professional assessment,
written care plans, coordination of medical
appointments, home health, transportation, and
evaluations of nursing homes, assisted-living
facilities and retirement communities.
NORTH
TEXAS COLLABORATIVE YEAR 2 IN THE NEWS
The Fort Worth Business Press, April 2009:
"Nonprofits Find New Profit in Tough Economy".
The Dallas Morning News, March 2009:
"Nonprofits Picked for Collaborative Wealth
Effort".Dallas
Business Journal, October 2008:
"Funding for Nonprofits is Changing".
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NORTH
TEXAS COLLABORATIVE YEAR 1 IN THE NEWS |
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Fort Worth Business Press, April 2009:
"Translation Services Focus of Catholic
Charities Effort". |
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The Dallas Morning News, December 2008:
"Senior Source to Use Expertise for Moneymaking
Venture". |
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Dallas Business Journal, October 2008:
"Funding for Nonprofits is Changing".
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Star-Telegram, October 2007:
"Nonprofits' Ventures Get Some Help From People
In the Know". |
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Dallas Business Journal, October 2007:
"Eight Nonprofits Embark on Business Boot Camp". |
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The Dallas Morning News, July 2007:
"Business Lessons For Nonprofits". |
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CONTACT
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Diana Peacock
Director
Community Wealth Ventures
202.618.4760
Tanya Smith-Evans
Senior Consultant
Community Wealth Ventures
202.618.4772
Charlotte Keany
Director of Consulting
Center for Nonprofit Management
214.826.3470 x244 |
