Contact: Steph Allie Heckman, Executive Director, steph.heckman@owcf.org One World Children’s Fund, 1016 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, CA 94129 owcf.org One World Children’s Fund (One World) seeks a capacity building grant to strengthen the organization, leverage millions of dollars for children across the globe for years to come, and help create a world where every child has an education, healthcare, and a safe place to call home. VISION AND MISSION One World envisions a world where we all act together, as global citizens, to ensure that every child has education, healthcare, and a safe place to call home. One World is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of children around the world who are affected by poverty and lack the most basic necessities. We do this by engaging people based in the US as philanthropists, who champion grassroots organizations serving children and their caregivers. HISTORY One World was founded in 2000 by Patricia Savitri Burbank, Michael Kilgroe, and Shanti Cliff. It was founded with the same values that continue to guide and shape the organization to this day: Compassion, Community, Generosity, Reciprocity, Respect & Transparency. Over the years, One World’s innovative model has proven time and time again that it works. It works because it reflects today’s world. We are more connected than ever – through travel, migration, and technology – and at One World, we value community. Champions, Partners, and One World staff and volunteers work together and know the families and children we serve. THE MODEL
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One World Champions have raised more than $4million for 36 grassroots organizations in 18 countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia, and in the United States. The last two years have seen an impressive amount of organizational growth. Currently, a team of 67 champions raise $500,000 a year for our 36 grassroots partners. One World’s current strategic plan projects that we will be working with more than 50 grassroots partners and over 100 champions by 2014. We project that by 2016, One World Champions will raise more than $1,000,000 annually. Operationally, One World Children’s Fund is now supported by more than 500 donors and a core team of 40 major donors that comprise the One World Founders’ Circle.
ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH OVER LAST THREE YEARS i.
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ii. Annual Grants Disbursed
NEEDS STATEMENT One World is at a point of critical growth. In recent years, One World has increased the number of champions, the number of grassroots partners, the total amount of funds raised and grants disbursed, the number of staff working at One World, and most importantly, the number of children served. As One World grows, we need to invest in the organization to ensure that we continue to operate as A Young Girl in Nicaragua at Pre-School with Thanks to One efficiently and effectively as possible. An investment in World and our Partner, COMPALCIHT, July 2012 the organization today, will leverage millions of dollars for children across the globe for years to come. A capacity building grant would allow One World to streamline and upgrade our data and accounts management systems; train staff and maximize effective use of new improved systems; build a strong donor base; and continue to build an inspiring community of people who participate in One World workshops, discussion groups, online communities, and events so that we can work together to create a better world for the next generation.
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PROJECTED GROWTH TARGETS FOR ONE WORLD CHILDREN’S FUND 2011 THRU 2016 100 Champions Leverage more than $1,000,000 for 75,000 Children around the World 120 $1,000,000 100 $800,000
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS In the last year, One World accomplished the following: Designed, approved, and implementing 3-year strategic plan (2011 thru 2014) Hired a new FT Executive Director (new position in 2010) Hired a new PT International Program Manager (new position in 2012) Increased our number of grassroots partners from 25 to 36 in 18 countries One World Champions raised close to $500,000 ($150,000 increase from prior year) Granted $500,000 to our grassroots partners - our highest amount yet! Conducted site visits in Latin America, the United States, and Africa Hosted three community leaders in the Bay Area and introduced them to potential funders (Founders of People First in India, and Founder of St Vincents in Kenya) Hosted successful fundraising luncheon with 400+ guests and more than $100,000 raised CURRENT OBJECTIVES A capacity building grant would help One World Children’s Fund achieve the following objectives: 1) Serve more than 75,000 children through 50 grassroots partners by 2014 2) Leverage more than $750,000 in funding for children to go to school, receive healthcare, and a have a safe place to call home by 2014 3) Increase number of champions from 67 to 100 by 2014 4) Produce and implement 3 year strategic plan (2014-17) 5) Improve accounting system to manage financial data more efficiently 6) Build technological skills within staff team to improve data management 7) Build donor base of institutional donors, Lucy Kayiwa, Founder of St Vincent’s in Kenya, addresses One World Guests at the Annual Luncheon in San Francisco, Nov 2012 founders’ circle members and corporations
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METHODS 1) Increase Program Manager to Full Time position 2) Work with Board, Staff, Committees, and Red Cube Consulting, Humphreys Leadership Planning to develop Strategic Plan – off site two-day meeting with quarterly follow up meetings 3) Salesforce administrative training for Finance & Administrative Manager 4) Join Council of Foundations and attend April Conference 2013 and Global Philanthropy Forum conference in April 2013 5) Collaborative Presentation at Council of Foundations with Firelight Foundation and Silicon Valley Community Foundation promoting work of One World Children’s Fund to potential funders 6) Attend Saleforce’s Dreamforce annual conference in September 2013 7) Purchase and implement Quickbooks upgrade to include fund accounting software EVALUATION One World Children’s Fund performs regular evaluations on all aspects of our work. Champions submit annual reports to the Program Manager that monitor and track fundraising results and site visit activities. One World’s partners also submit annual reports to the Program Manager that monitor and track services provided to children, such as academic results, meals served, health care received etc. Finally, One World conducts performance evaluation on all staff annually. The strategic plan results are reviewed at bi-monthly Board meetings. Regional site visits are conducted annually.
Girl attends school at Mubarika in Pakistan
FUTURE FUNDING One World Children’s Fund’s Board and Executive Director are actively engaged in fundraising activities. The organization has recently increased membership to its exclusive Major Donor Program, the Founders’ Circle. All Founders’ Circle members donate at least $1500 annually for a commitment of 3 years. Currently there are 40+ members in the circle, who contribute a total of more than $100,000 annually. One World Children’s Fund is also looking to increase the number of institutional funders. Since coming on board in early 2012, the Executive Director has held numerous meetings with local institutional funders and networks, including Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Council of Foundations, Global Philanthropy Forum, EDGE Donors For Equality, and Northern California Grantmakers. One World expects to build a strong base of donors over the next two years, as the network grows, communications strategy is built, and systems and operations are strengthened.
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PROPOSED BUDGET FOR GRANT BUDGET for Capacity Building
EXPENSE
Conferences, membership, and meetings Software Training & consultancy Salaries & Benefits
4,000 10,000 4,000 32,000 TOTAL
$50,000
MAP OF CURRENT ONE WORLD PARTNERS
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