NEEDED MENTORS BECOME A MENTOR - MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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1 MENTORS NEEDED BECOME A MENTOR - MAKE A DIFFERENCE Social Venture Partners ( SVP ) is seeking menrs coach non-profits and social enterprises in our 3rd annual Advance San Diego program. Modeled on fast pitch venture capital funding competitions, Advance San Diego helps organizations define their impact, powerfully communicate their vision, and raise more funds as a result. The event will spotlight 12 non-profits, affording the selected applicants an opportunity present their concise compelling sry a 500-person audience comprised of funders, business leaders, and community members. Advance San Diego 2014 program highlights: Watch a brief video from last years event at: 30 semi-finalist non-profits competing for cash awards and in-kind services make a lasting difference in San Diego; 2 workshops designed help participants define their impact and tell their sry; 12 finalists compete at one electrifying event; 36 minutes of exciting competition; $70,000+ in cash awards! Before and after the presentations, attendees will interact and network with the participants learn more about their mission, needs, and opportunities for support and engagement. We hope you will consider becoming a menr!

2 HOW IT WORKS APPLICATION PERIOD Menr applications will be accepted until 5pm on Friday, May 30th, Sixty qualified menrs will be selected and notified of their acceptance the program within 14 days after submitting an application. IMPACT SEGMENTS There are three categories called Impact Segments, which participants may apply and compete. If you have competence in a particular category, please indicate as such on the menr application. STEM Open social enterprises with a focus on promoting and encouraging education in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math from kindergarten through college. A social enterprise will be considered any organization (for profit, or not-for-profit) which earns revenue and seeks realize social change as its core mission. 2nd Place - $10,000 Military and their Families Open non-profit organizations with a budget up $2.5 million that support our active duty military, veterans, and/or their families. 2nd Place - $10,000 Youth and the Arts Open non-profit organizations with a K-12 arts program which provides impactful program in the arts for underserved youth. Applicants shall demonstrate how their program creates positive social change. Organizations of any size budget may apply, so long as their K-12 arts program budget is under $2.5 million. 2nd Place - $7,500 3rd Place - $5,000 AWARDS SPONSORED BY: AWARDS SPONSORED BY: AWARDS SPONSORED BY: WHAT MENTORS SAY ABOUT PAST EVENTS What a great way hone your skills. You give back the community by teaching an important nonprofit organization what you ve learned about communicating and presentation skills. Alan Sorkin, Group Chairman, Vistage International, Inc. I deeply enjoyed this unique opportunity contribute my community that honored my skills and my experience. I felt that I truly made a lasting difference with the organization. As a community volunteer for over 25 years, I have volunteered for just about everything and this opportunity was a p favorite of mine by far. Jen Hamiln, CEO, Institute for Mastering Success It was incredible see the journey that their pitch ok and I cannot wait participate again this year! Renee Herrell, M.A., CFRE, President, RCH Consulting Menring will inspire a nonprofit and warm your heart in ways you never imagined. It s a meaningful thrill that will bring you back year after year. Tom Iselin, President, First Things First Consulting Menring with Advance San Diego was inspiring, rewarding and a great way get involved with a San Diego non-profit. Stacey SultarPresident, Think Big Marketing A fantastic opportunity meet and collaborate with the brightest minds and organizations creating positive social change in San Diego. Bhairvee ShavdiaAssociate Direcr for Social Innovation Zahn Innovation Center, SDSU

3 MENTOR PREREQUISITES Menrs should have an educational background or experience in the following areas: Business or Non-profit Consulting Communications Fundraising Marketing Non-profit Development Philanthropy Passion for Helping Others Strategic Planning Menrs working with our STEM participants should have experience in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. MENTOR SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION We are very appreciative of your time in menring the organizations.. In our effort make this program self-sustaining, we would greatly appreciate a suggested, tax-deductible donation of $ which covers the following: a) Tickets the main event (which includes dinner and beverages) for yourself, and two members of your mentee s team; b) Lunches for yourself and the two mentee team members at each of the two workshops; c) Workshop instrucr materials and speaker fees and speaker travel and accommodation. d) Temporary staff hired manage the program. MENTORING ACTIVITIES AND TIME COMMITMENT The minimum time commitment is eight hours. Based on the last two years programs, most menrs reported spending an average of hours coaching their mentees. Most of the menring time is scheduled at the menr s convenience at a mutually determined location. HOW TO APPLY TO BE A MENTOR If you would like be a menr for the 2014 program, please complete the included application and advance@sdsvp.org no later than May 30th, Questions? Please call (619) REFER A MENTOR Know someone who would make a great menr? Be sure pass this information on and help someone make a difference.

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Menrs may attend all events, but are required attend the workshops as marked with the red asterisk. DATE TIME LOCATION EVENT :30 am 12:30 pm AMN Healthcare Audirium High Bluff Drive Program Briefing Non-profits wishing learn more about the application process, workshop, and events will attend this two hour session. * :00 am 2:00 pm Cox 5651 Copley Drive Workshop I: Crafting your Pitch Organizations learn from SVP partners and past Advance San Diego contestants, how effectively tell their sry and craft their pitch. Presented by: SVP Partners * :00 am 1:00 pm Cox 5651 Copley Drive Workshop II: Output vs. Outcomes How use outcome language communicate key success measures. Presented by: Dr. Robert Penna ABOUT SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS San Diego Social Venture Partners (SVP) is a non-profit membership organization of 150 passionate :30 pm 5:00 pm :30 pm 8:30 pm AMN Healthcare Audirium High Bluff Drive San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art (La Jolla) Semi-final live presentations Non-profit semi-finalists make live 3 minute pitches SVP partners determine the finalists. Advance! San Diego Competition Non-profit finalists compete by presenting their 3-minute pitches a panel of judges and 500 audience members. individuals in San Diego that are part of the Social Venture Partners International network. SVP s purpose is advance critically needed, positive social change in San Diego by strengthening non-profit organizations with high potential create lasting, measurable impact. Employing a strategic venture philanthropy model, SVP Partners invest their time and professional expertise as well as money support the growth and sustainability of highly effective organizations. We add substantial leverage all funds invested and ensure greater growth and impact on the lives of San Diegans on a lasting basis.

5 MENTOR APPLICATION Please send an advance@sdsvp.org which contains the below application information. You do not need complete or handwrite on this particular application form, just include the relevant information. Thank you for participation! Name: Company: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Web Site: Linked In: Please briefly describe your background in 150 words or less. Non-profits will use this section determine menrs with whom they would like be matched. (Optional: Additionally attach a bio or CV, but please be sure give us a 150 word summary o.) Have you worked with non-profits in the past? If so, which organizations and in what capacity? Which skill sets which apply you: Business or Non-profit Consulting Fundraising Non-profit Development Science, Technology, Engineering or Math Communications Marketing Philanthropy Strategic Planning Please tell us anything about yourself that a non-profit may like know when prioritizing menrs with whom they would like be paired. (Menrs will also be able prioritize their non-profit selections after accepted in the program). Have you menred for Advance San Diego? I have not menred yet Are you a San Diego Social Venture Partner Member? Yes No