non-profit roundtable with compass center and extraordinary ventures

Welcome to the

Non-Profit RoundtablePresented by DSI

ComedyJuly 9, 2014

Creating Meaningful Jobs for Adults with Autism

Van HatchellNovember 18, 2013

Social Entrepreneurism in the Community

Who We Are: Extraordinary Ventures, Inc.

• Takeaways:

– A real business

– Employing 40 adults on the spectrum

– A replicable model

Who We Are: Extraordinary Ventures, Inc.

• Unique Features:

– A portfolio of businesses

– Jobs designed and focused on the

individuals

– Serving the whole spectrum

– Young entrepreneurs managing the

organization

The Crisis

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Services disappear

School and other supports

The Crisis 500,000!

What Do Families

Do?

• Fight for limited services

• Face a job market with few opportunities

• Eventually, many give up

EV Structure:

A Balanced Portfolio

EV Laundry

EV Gifts

Other

EV Bus Crew

Event Space

Rentals

EV Office Solutions

2013 Paid Employment Hours by Venture

Many Jobs are Overwhelming

EV Fits the Job Around the Person

A Sample of

EV JobsBus

Crew

Vacuum

Clean seats

Wash windows

Supervise duties

A Sample of

EV Jobs

Laundry

Sort & inventory

Operate machines

Fold & pack

Pick up & delivery

50% Growth

2010 2011 2012 201305

1015202530354045

Number of Employees: 2010 - 2013

The Real Payoff

The Real Payoff

The Real Payoff

The Real Payoff

The Real Payoff

Lessons Learned

1. Get started

2. Accept trial and error

3. Focus on local markets

4. Treat it as a real business

Our Goals

To provide meaningful jobs for our employees.

To inspire and motivate. To be a model.

Discussion and Next Steps

Van HatchellEV Managing Director

www.extraordinaryventures.org

Safety, Security, Self-Sufficiency

Our Agency

Self-Sufficiency Services (all of North Carolina)◦ Career Services◦ Financial Literacy Education◦ Legal Resources◦ Workshops◦ Adolescent Programs◦ Resource Referrals◦ Resource Room

Domestic Violence Services (Orange County)◦ Crisis Counseling (in person or 24-

hour hotline)◦ Emergency housing/Shelter

placement◦ Support Groups◦ Court Advocacy◦ Community Outreach

Formed from the merger of Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County and The Women’s Center in July 2012

Serve women, men, and children

Our Mission

Compass Center for Women and Families helpsindividuals and families prevent and end domesticviolence and become self-sufficient. We provide

domestic violence crisis services, career and financial education, assistance with legal resources, and

adolescent empowerment programs.

Career ServicesOne-on-one career appointments with an

experienced counselor on an on-going basis◦Resume/cover letter writing◦ Interview skills◦Career exploration◦ Job search techniques

Workshops◦Topics such as Linkedin and Social Media Job

Search Strategies and Building Career Confidence

Legal Services Community Legal Project

◦ 30 minutes with supervised UNC Law student

Legal Information Service◦ 15 minute phone call with attorney

Family Law Workshops◦ Such as Introduction to Separation and Divorce

Family Law Book

Attorney Referrals

Financial Literacy EducationOne-on-one financial appointments with an experienced

counselor on an on-going basis◦ Create a budget◦ Develop savings plan◦ Address credit/debt issues

Free tax preparation

Financial Coaching and Support Group

Workshops◦ Topics such as Me, Myself, and ID Theft and Sticking to a Budget

that is Right for You.

Adolescent Empowerment Programs

Teens Climb High

M.A.G.I.C. (Media Analysis of Gender and Image Construction) ◦One-time presentations and multi-session

groups for middle and high school youth◦Trainings, resources, and consultation to

educators and parents.

Start Strong

Information and Referral and Resource Room

First Response Volunteers provide resources and referrals◦For example: financial assistance, housing

assistance, mental health resources, etc.

Resource Room (210 Henderson St.)◦Community resources, computer use and

local telephone use

Domestic Violence Crisis CounselingWe work with victims of domestic violence, their friends

and family.

24 hour hotline: (919) 929-7122In person appointments 9-5pm Monday-Friday

Emotional supportSafety planningAssistance in finding safe shelterSupport groupsAssistance with protective order paperworkCommunity referrals911 Cell phones

Civil and Criminal Court Accompaniment

Assist clients in understanding their rights as a domestic violence victim.

Assist clients in completing paperwork for Domestic Violence Protective Orders

Advocate present in court to provide support to victim

Support Groups

For Women◦Domestic Violence Support Group◦Domestic Violence Support Group Part II◦Separation and Divorce Support Group◦Art of Healing (Domestic Violence Art-Based

workshop)

For Children◦Children’s Coping Skills Group (Homestart

residents only)

Community Education

To raise awareness and prevent domestic violence in our community we offer community education programs for community members, professional groups, and teens on a variety of topics.

Provide information at community events, volunteer fairs and in academic environments.

Compass Center Sources of Income

Agency Income (based on 2012-13 Audited Financials)

Income and In-Kind Contributions

State Govt

Grants38%

United Way 7%

Local Govt Grants13%

Founda-tion

Grants 9%

Bus & Com

Dona-tions 6%

Individ-ual Do-

nations 12%

Endow-ment 4%

Events 10%State Govt

Grants33%

United Way 6%

Local Govt Grants11%

Donated Facility 9%

Bus & Corp Sponsors

5%

Individual Donations

10%

Endowment 3%

Events 8%

Foundation Grants 8%

Compass Center Overall Expenses

Compass Center for Women and Families

Self-Sufficiency Services210 Henderson Street, Chapel Hill(919) 968-4610

Domestic Violence Services (until Aug. 1)207 Wilson Street, Chapel Hill(919) 929-7122

CommunicationsWebsite and BlogSocial Media presence (Facebook

and Twitter)Monthly e-newslettersCommunity calendarsBrochuresFlyeringStaff visits and e-mails to referral

partnersMeeting with funders and donors

ChallengesIncreasing awareness of services

in Hillsborough and Northern Orange County

Post-Merger name recognition/branding (services beyond domestic violence crisis)