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1. doing good better Investing in Social Impact

2. Dallas Social Venture Partners Doing Good .. Better P artner O n-boarding P rogram

3. About DSVP

4. Doing Good … Better Mission: We are a partnership of professionals, social entrepreneurs and foundations who are committed to strengthening our community through engaged philanthropy. Vision: Through social investment and philanthropy education, DSVP will mentor change-agents to positively impact society

10. The Social Venture Model

12. What our Investees Say About DSVP

14. What Our Investees Say Samaritan Inn “ I love DSVP…they provide partners who come in on committees, and that’s what makes them incredibly unique.” - Lynne Sipiora, ED Shared Housing “ DSVP has helped us stay on path with forward thinking. They’ve been the vehicle to creating a workable business plan. It is way different than anything else....DSVP is like a breath of fresh air. When they pick an agency, there are layers of ways they want to help. They remind us why we are here.” – Maria Machado, ED Wilkinson Center They brought the brains and bucks to do consultation, brand our programs, retool them, think strategically, and seize opportunities. They’ve encouraged us and befriended us in every way.” – Brian Burton, ED