DSVP Partner, Suzanne Smith, shares why you should join her, Dallas Social Venture Partners, The Dallas 40 and Center for Nonprofit Management for the upcoming Mayoral Candidate Forum on April 19:
I have always joked with people that I speak three languages – English, Spanish, and Government. As a daughter of a former County Commissioner, a former campaign worker (ask me for some crazy stories at an upcoming First Friday), and an avid politico, I have learned that it isn’t enough to speak the language of government and politics, but you have to speak up when it matters. Right now, with government cuts looming and the social sector in flux, Dallas Social Venture Partners need to use their voice and speak up for our priorities. In my humble opinion, our priorities should be: 1) Greater cross-sector coordination on social sector issues (including with Dallas County and local school districts); 2) Infusion of innovative and proven practices to ensure that our kids and other vulnerable populations are getting our best efforts; and 3) Ensuring that we attract young people to bring their talent and energy to the social sector. To accomplish this, I’d like for us to challenge our Dallas elected officials to create an Office of Strategic Partnerships. Both Denver and Los Angeles have these offices and they have accomplished a lot in the past 2 years to encourage cross-sector collaboration, volunteerism, and social entrepreneurship.
We have a great opportunity with the upcoming Dallas Mayor’s Forum to affect change in our community. We need the concept of social innovation to become embedded in our elected officials' thinking so that it is always part of their platform. We can do the same thing here locally.
So, let’s speak up about the issues we care about and join other DSVP partners at:
Mayoral Candidate Forum
Hosts: The Dallas 40, Dallas Social Venture Partners, and Center for Nonprofit Management
When: April 19, 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Communities Foundation of Texas
Cost: FREE, but space is limited so register before it's sold out
Parking: Complimentary Parking available immediately behind the building
Registration: http://maycanfor11.eventbrite.com/
Due to high demand registration has opened up more spots. Space is limited however so please register to reserve your spot.
This post is from a guest blogger and does not necessarily represent the opinion or position of Dallas Social Venture Partners.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Interested in Recruiting the Next Class at KIPP TRUTH Academy?
On Saturday, March 19th, DSVP partners are invited to participate in an “experience” that will bring you closer to the communities they serve and increase your awareness and understanding of the challenging process of taking their message to the community.
KIPP invites DSVP partners to join them for a 2 hour recruiting event. Partners are asked to be at the KIPP no later than 8:45 am on March 19th. There will be a brief 15 minutes overview and partners will be paired with KIPP staff. From 9:00 am to 11:00 am participants will canvass the local neighborhoods sharing the KIPP opportunity with the parents and potential KIPP’sters in those households. There is a particular need for partners and participants who are Spanish-speaking or bilingual.
Barbara Errickson and Dick Evans, DSVP lead partners for KIPP, ask for the help of our partners to get an “up close and personal” view of this experience and to see, first hand, why there is such a great need for the value KIPP brings to these communities.
WHAT: DSVP KIPP Neighborhood Student Recruiting Event
WHEN: Saturday, March 19th from 8:45 am to 11:00 am
WHERE: KIPP: Truth Academy
3200 South Lancaster Road, Suite 230-A, Dallas, 75216
(on the NE corner of Kiest & Lancaster, across the parking lot from Fiesta Grocery)
PHONE: 214-375-8326
HOW: Contact Barbara Errickson (Barbara.errickson@gmail.com) or
Dick Evans (revans@proliancerg.com) to register.
Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support, as a DSVP partner and friend, to one of our valued investees!!
KIPP invites DSVP partners to join them for a 2 hour recruiting event. Partners are asked to be at the KIPP no later than 8:45 am on March 19th. There will be a brief 15 minutes overview and partners will be paired with KIPP staff. From 9:00 am to 11:00 am participants will canvass the local neighborhoods sharing the KIPP opportunity with the parents and potential KIPP’sters in those households. There is a particular need for partners and participants who are Spanish-speaking or bilingual.
Barbara Errickson and Dick Evans, DSVP lead partners for KIPP, ask for the help of our partners to get an “up close and personal” view of this experience and to see, first hand, why there is such a great need for the value KIPP brings to these communities.
WHAT: DSVP KIPP Neighborhood Student Recruiting Event
WHEN: Saturday, March 19th from 8:45 am to 11:00 am
WHERE: KIPP: Truth Academy
3200 South Lancaster Road, Suite 230-A, Dallas, 75216
(on the NE corner of Kiest & Lancaster, across the parking lot from Fiesta Grocery)
PHONE: 214-375-8326
HOW: Contact Barbara Errickson (Barbara.errickson@gmail.com) or
Dick Evans (revans@proliancerg.com) to register.
Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support, as a DSVP partner and friend, to one of our valued investees!!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Local Social Enterprise - Dallas CityScape!
There's only two more weeks left for you to go see Dallas CityScape! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to see this exciting recreation of the Dallas skyline – all made from toys! Kids and adults alike are sure to awe at the size and artistry of each building.
DSVP is proud to have helped be a part of this idea from the seed stage. Back in 2007, a group of DSVP Partners helped social entrepreneur and visionary David Mathews flesh out and seed-fund an idea he had to create a social enterprise that would help fund a mission for kids. Three years later, David has launched CityScape! in Oklahoma City and now in Dallas!
Proceeds from Dallas CityScape! benefit the East Dallas Community Schools (EDCS). For more information about the school and the exhibit click here!
LOCATION:
Northpark Mall
Level Two, between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
Next to Barneys New York.
ADMISSION:
Adults $5
Children $3 (Ages 12 & Under)
HOURS:
Open 7 days a week during regular NorthPark Center hours.
DSVP is proud to have helped be a part of this idea from the seed stage. Back in 2007, a group of DSVP Partners helped social entrepreneur and visionary David Mathews flesh out and seed-fund an idea he had to create a social enterprise that would help fund a mission for kids. Three years later, David has launched CityScape! in Oklahoma City and now in Dallas!
Proceeds from Dallas CityScape! benefit the East Dallas Community Schools (EDCS). For more information about the school and the exhibit click here!
LOCATION:
Northpark Mall
Level Two, between Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
Next to Barneys New York.
ADMISSION:
Adults $5
Children $3 (Ages 12 & Under)
HOURS:
Open 7 days a week during regular NorthPark Center hours.
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