Scaling Social Impact:! Camp as a Social Enterprise!

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1 Scaling Social Impact: Camp as a Social Enterprise CCCA Engage National Conference December 6, 2011

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4 Median wealth of white households compared to black households: 20 to 1 compared to Hispanic households: % change in net worth: to 1 Pew Research Center

5 By 2016 almost 90% of the fastest-growing and best-paying jobs in the US will require at least some postsecondary education. Almost half of black and Hispanic students who enter 9th grade fail to graduate within 4 years Department of Labor report

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9 Where Do We Turn For Moral Leadership?

10 Bishop Eddie Long New Birth Missionary Baptist Church"

11 Angelo Mozillo, CEO, Countrywide"

12 Beverly Hall, APS Superintendent"

13 Anthony Weiner"

14 Where Do We Turn For Moral Leadership?

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16 Doing Well by Doing Good: The Social Enterprise

17 What is Social Enterprise?" Bill Drayton, Ashoka: A social entrepreneur is not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish; [instead] will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry. David Bornstein, author How to Change the World : What business entrepreneurs are to the economy, social entrepreneurs are to social change. They are the driven, creative individuals who question the status quo, exploit new opportunities, refuse to give up, and remake the world for the better. so cial en tre pre neur: n., 1. Society s change agent: pioneer of innovations that benefit humanity. (Skoll Foundation)

18 Two Streams Of Practice" SOCIAL ENTERPRISE" Generating " Earned Income" for Social Purpose SOCIAL INNOVATION" Better Ways to Create " Social Value

19 Commonalities" SOCIAL ENTERPRISE" Advocates recognize need for innovation, risks of not linking income to impact SOCIAL INNOVATION" Advocates recognize need for sustainable, scalable financial models Both increasingly intrigued by innovative ways to use business methods and markets to serve social good

20 Are camps Social Enterprises? Social Entrepreneurs: Create and sustain social value Pursue opportunities to serve this mission Continuously innovate, adapt, and learn Are not constrained by resources in hand Hold themselves accountable for achieving the social mission and using resources wisely

21 What is Social Responsibility?" Youth Development is what we do. Social Responsibility is where, how and for whom we do it. Premise: The Camp is a Social Enterprise: We solve important social problems Our model is robust and sustainable Our model is scalable

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23 The New Philanthropist" Philanthropic families are looking to scale demonstrable solutions so they can reach millions of people, but they need a reliable way to do it. The need for scaling is painfully clear. But we need a mechanism and a solution. Doug Bauer, senior vice president of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

24 What attracts new philanthropists?" Growing indifference to non- or for-profit status Growth philanthropists seek: Solutions to important social problems Sound, sustainable business models Scale

25 The Practices of Socially Responsible Camps

26 Socially Responsible Camps: "4 Key Practices" Constant focus on mission Use role to drive values-consistent constituent behavior Reach out to, advocate for those without a voice Educate & engage employees in mission work

27 Socially Responsible Camps: "4 Key Practices" Progressive employment practices

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29 Socially Responsible Camps: "4 Key Practices" Progressive employment practices Open-book management Job security/opportunity for advancement Competitive salaries Strong, subsidized family benefits plan

30 Socially Responsible Camps: "4 Key Practices" Conservative financial practices Reserve against volatility Match revenues and expenses Invest carefully in operations Limit the use of debt Make mission-consistent investments Collaborate with mission partners Including other camps, other agencies

31 Socially Responsible Camps: "4 Key Practices" Never compromise safety because of the perception of limited resources Safety is mission Engage constituents in safety equation Safety mission is not limited to camp buildings or programs Community safety is goal

32 Are Camps Social Enterprises?

33 Why Social Responsibility?" Keeps camps mission-centered Living shared Christian values Keeps camps relevant Addressing most important issues Engages young staff, volunteers, donors Looking for meaning

34 So, what can Camps teach?" Responsibility: Of those to whom much is given, The Ovarian Lottery Honesty: The narcotic of gradualism Those who comfort the afflicted must now Selflessness: Of the greatest leader, it is said when he is gone,

35 Camps as Social Enterprises: An elevator pitch" Through Christian-based developmental youth programming, our camp builds leaders of consequence who will increase educational achievement, lift families out of poverty and improve economic outcomes and quality of life for all.

36 The Next Step is Ours to Take " Bobby Kennedy: Few men are willing to brave the disapproval of their fellows, the censure of their colleagues, the wrath of their society. Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence. Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change the world which yields most painfully to change.

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