Foraging for Funding Presentation

FORAGING FOR FUNDING : Is Social Enterprise Right for Your Non-Profit ? Cheryl Kollin, Rachel Emmer, Bonnie White

“ What’s the best part of this conference so far?”
Connect Question

ADVANTAGES
Engage market forces
Leverage org. assets
Decrease public dependence
Support worthy programs
RISKS
Financial
Reputation
Organizational
Morale
Generates revenue to support social mission SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

World Cafe Model

“ OlyCAP's mission is to strengthen the community by providing supportive services that help people to help themselves.”

OlyCAP Programs
Adult care & nutrition services
Housing improvement programs
Housing services
Early childhood services
Community support services
Oral health services
50+ programs in 2 rural, Puget Sound counties. OlyCAP Programs

OlyCAP’s Meals Program SENIOR DINING HEAD START MEALS ON WHEELS

Demographic Trends
Rural and rugged terrain
Disproportionately large % living on low fixed income
High concentration with disposable income
Aging hippies, eco-conscious, high % seniors, conservatives, working class, mostly white
Demographic Trends

OlyCAP’s Assets
Highly regarded and responsive
Capacity to launch new business ventures
Expertise in federal meals funding reimbursement
Core competency in meal service
OlyCAP’s Assets

Market Research
SERVICE CLUBS (i.e Rotary, Kiwanis)
DAYCARE CENTERS
INDEPENDENT RETIREES
Unmet needs and untapped resources that align with OlyCAP’s Mission:

BRAINSTORM

Exercise 2: Criteria Filter 3 1 2 3 1 2 13 Example: Catered picnics for seniors

Plotting Opportunity

ex. Picnic Catering Catered Picnics

Switch Tables

Oh, No !
Wal-Mart comes to town

ex. Picnic Catering Catered Picnics

Report Out and Debrief

Community Wealth Ventures
The Community Wealth Seekers Guide: Mapping Your Assets and Indentifying Opportunities
http://bit.ly/bicOTl
Community Wealth Directory
http://bit.ly/aGRJSF
The World Café, Inc.
http://www.theworldcafe.com/
SWOT Analysis Template
http://swotanalysistemplate.com/
Workshop Resources

Cheryl Kollin Rachel Emmer Bonnie White Social Enterprise Consultants [email_address] DetritusGroup [email_address] Olympic Community Action Program [email_address]

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Foraging for Funding Presentation

by Community Food Security Coalition on Oct 28, 2010

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