This document provides an update and goals for 2008 for a nonprofit organization. It discusses events held in 2008 including a wine-tasting fundraiser and leadership series. It outlines financial information and goals to fund a $5,000-$10,000 project by the end of 2008. Service goals included partnering with a Big Brother/Big Sister program and school tutoring. Fundraising goals were to develop unique events to fund a project. Project goals were to form a volunteer team to research and select a $5,000-$10,000 poverty alleviation, literacy or public health project in South Asia aligned with the organization's mission.

1. 2008 Update

2. One Year Later… What have we done? 1 501c3 Events Wine-Tasting Fundraiser Leadership Series Service Events Partnerships Membership 2008 Goal: Find and Fund a mission-driven project by the end of 2008

3. Financials Where has the money gone?

4. Service It’s not just about writing checks… 2008 Goals: Big Brother / Big Sister Program Regular Tutoring at a Chicago Public School Toy/Clothing Drive during the holidays

5. Fundraising Finding fun and unique ways to make a difference 2008 Goals Continue to develop and plan unique events Drive enough activity to fund a project between $5000 - $10,000 by the end of 2008 Some Ideas: Cooking Classes Documentary - “Divided we Fall” Large banquet

6. Projects Changing the World… 2008 Goals Develop Project Team (100% volunteer based, would meet once a month maximum Find and Fund one project between $5000 - $10,000 in South Asia, that is focused on either Poverty eradication Literacy Public Health Project Methodology Utilize the knowledge and passion of youth that are currently involved with NGOs to propose projects Project team to evaluate and determine “best fit” in terms of Ekya’s mission.

7. Overview of Next Steps 13 Ekya will have open meetings every month for 30 minutes after every Leadership Series Speaker Projects Fundraising Service Develop volunteer base to help develop, organize and run events. Form project team to evaluate, choose and fund projects Connect with other Service Groups to provide Chicagoland service opportunities