ProgramsNYU Wagner Capstone: Social Impact, Innovation & Investment (Fall 23'-Spring 24') ProjectsDPL Foundation - Venture Fund

Project Title: DPL Foundation - Venture Fund

DPL Foundation

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Project Title DPL Foundation - Venture Fund
Project Topics Growth Strategy Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Organizational Culture Research & Development
Skills & Expertise
Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity
The Foundation is undertaking a strategic shift in grant making that is based on venture philanthropy. It’s our goal to make high-engagement, long-term investments in local literacy nonprofit organizations / projects that will result in significant, measurable social impact.
Project Synopsis: Activities/Actions Required
  • Conduct research: Gather information about the causes we want to support, the existing organizations working in those areas, and the strategies that have proven successful. 
  • Develop a due diligence process: Design a rigorous due diligence process to evaluate potential recipients of our philanthropic investments.
  • Monitor and evaluate impact: Establish mechanisms to track the progress and impact of our investments. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of the initiatives we support. 
  • Identify potential partnerships and networks with other philanthropic organizations, NGOs, and stakeholders working in our chosen verticals.
Project Synopsis: Expected Results
This project would be success for our organization if students are able to provide recommendations based on reach to the action items listed above. 

Project Timeline

DPL Foundation - DPL Foundation - Venture Fund
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Activities
Deliverables
Status
Action
Fri, 08/02/24
12:00 AM America/Asuncion (UTC-04:00)
Program Kickoff
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No deliverables are required for this action item.
Location: In Person

Program Managers

Name Organization
Elizabeth Larsen New York University (NYU)

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