Engagement Opportunities
Engagement is the term used for strategic volunteering. DSVP partners engage with the nonprofit organizations, or investees, that are supported through our investments and make up the Social Investment Portfolio. Engagement is often at the leadership level of the organization and is matched with the skill set, interest and availability of the partners. For more details on any of the engagement opportunities listed below, contact Lynn Thorby at lthorby@dsvp.org.
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Mid-Term Engagement
Board Governance Consultant
Organization: Dallas Community Lighthouse
DSVP Partner assistance needed for board evaluation, orientation, development and training.
Board Governance Consultant
Organization: PediPlace
DSVP Partner assistance needed to review by-laws
Fund Development & IT Assessment
Organization: Victory Meadow Learning Center
VMLC currently needs assistance in the following areas:
-Developing a written comprehensive fundraising plan
-Training staff on intranet systems
Fund Development and Marketing
Organization: KIPP
KIPP currently needs assistance in the following areas:
- Creating a DFW growth plan
- Assistance with student recruitment and increased social network awareness
HR & Finance/Audit
Organization:PediPlace
PediPlace currently needs assistance in the following areas:
-Developing HR Assessment tool and an executive successor plan
-Developing a multi-year budgeting plan
HR & Fund Development
Organization: Trinity River Mission
TRM currently needs assistance in the following areas:
-Developing a fundraising calendar and donor target list
-Staff development and evaluations
Strategic Planning
Organization: Trinity River Mission
DSVP Partner assistance needed to update strategic plan
Strategic Planning & Marketing
Organization: Victory Meadow Learning Center
VMLC currently needs assistance in the following areas:
-Completion of 3 year plan which covers expansion, contingency, and stakeholder engagement
-Developing and implementing a new marketing plan
Long-Term Engagement
Fund Development
Organization: Dallas Afterschool Network
Partners needed to serve on DASN Fund Development Committee and to assist with diversifying revenue and development of fundraisers for after school programs
It Assessment & Marketing
Organization: Dallas Afterschool Network
DASN needs assistance in the following areas:
-Developing a DASN tagline, graphic design, and community awareness initiative
-Developing a DASN Tech Committee and contacting programmers to expand tech capabilities
Service Expansion Consultants
Organization:PediPlace
DSVP Partner assistance needed to assist with development of capital campaign and support for Dallas County Expansion
Volunteer Opportunities
Food Pantry
Organization: The Wilkinson Center
Food Pantry—M-TH—9:30-11:00 at the Bryan location, and M-TH—1:30-3:30, and the 1st Sat. of each month from 9-11 am. at our new Buckner location. Enjoy being on the front line! Interact with families by assisting them in selecting emergency food in the Food Pantry. You’ll never have another opportunity to benefit a more grateful group of people!
Teach English to adults from around the world!
Organization: Vickery Meadow Learning Center
Courses are 2 hours per week for 13 weeks (January-April), evening hours available 7:00-8:45pm. All classes are co-taught, curriculum & training is provided. No teaching experience or foreign language required! Minimum age to volunteer is 18
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