(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
The temperatures may be cooling off in Portland, but things are just heating up at SVP Portland. We’re beginning a new year of capacity-building projects with our amazing Investee organizations, have interesting upcoming events and a new Board focused on planning boldly for our future. From my seat (one of the best in the stadium!), it’s an exciting time—our Partners are more committed than ever to SVPP’s “leveraged community impact.” We hope you’ll get involved too. Join us!
-- Mark Holloway, Executive Director
The Shadow Project Expanding to Help More At-risk Students
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
The Shadow Project (TSP), an SVPP Investee since 2007, was founded 11 years ago by Christy Scattarella, a mother whose son has learning disabilities. TSP provides
special education teachers a resource for helping at-risk students stay engaged at school by providing new books, school supplies, educational toys and gifts for family members to help motivate students. Most students in The Shadow Project are in grades K-5 and all have barriers to learning including ADHD, dyslexia, autism, emotional and behavioral disorders, and speech/language impairment. Two-thirds of them come from families at or below the poverty level. The Shadow Project has proven results showing that it excites these students about learning before they’re caught in the downward spiral of dropout, drugs and delinquency.
SVPP is working with The Shadow Project to expand their program beyond the 
Portland Public Schools by replicating their proven approach. In addition to funding, SVPP Partners have provided critical expertise: Nola Wilken has provided guidance in inventory and fiscal management and Steve Rosenbaum, Nathaniel Clevenger and Libbi Loseke Winter have been instrumental in refining TSP’s community outreach and identity. SVPP Partners have also helped with the nuts and bolts of the program, providing many hours of volunteer effort at work parties preparing inventory for teacher “shopping.”
Since engaging with SVPP, The Shadow Project has expanded the number of children served from 1,000 to more than 1,200 today with plans to exceed 1,800 by 2010. The pilot program in Yamhill County continues to surpass expectations and this fall TSP will expand into the Hillsboro School District at Eastwood Elementary.
The Shadow Project's long-term goal is to make its program available to any school district that wants to implement it. As a direct result of SVPP’s involvement, The Shadow Project will be able to help substantially more children in special education become engaged, confident and focused on learning.
Learn more about The Shadow Project at www.svpportland.org.
The Shadow Project Founder Wins Prestigious Awards
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
Christy Scattarella, the founder of The Shadow Project, was recently honored as the Oregon Education Association's OEA Education Citizen of the Year Award for her a significant contribution to public education in Oregon. It is the Association’s highest honor for a non-member. In June, Christy was also named one of “100 Extraordinary Women” by Nabisco for her work with The Shadow Project. Congratulations Christy!
Christy Scattarella, the founder of The Shadow Project, was recently honored as the Oregon Education Association's OEA Education Citizen of the Year Award for her a significant contribution to public education in Oregon. It is the Association’s highest honor for a non-member. In June, Christy was also named one of “100 Extraordinary Women” by Nabisco for her work with The Shadow Project. Congratulations Christy!
New Board Officers
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
Our Board of Directors recently spent the day together considering issues for our forthcoming three-year strategic plan and selecting Board officers. We are very pleased to announce our officers for 2008-09 are Megan Leftwich, President; Valerie Ilsley, Treasurer; Laurie Weiss, Secretary. Megan and Valerie will also serve on the Executive Committee with Les Soltesz, an SVPP Director. Wish them luck through this exciting growth and development of SVPP.
Our Board of Directors recently spent the day together considering issues for our forthcoming three-year strategic plan and selecting Board officers. We are very pleased to announce our officers for 2008-09 are Megan Leftwich, President; Valerie Ilsley, Treasurer; Laurie Weiss, Secretary. Megan and Valerie will also serve on the Executive Committee with Les Soltesz, an SVPP Director. Wish them luck through this exciting growth and development of SVPP.
Join SVPP for Poverty Simulation
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
One of the most important and interesting events you can attend this Fall will be SVPP's Poverty Simulation on Thursday, September 25. This activity allows Partners and guests to experience the trials of a month living in poverty through a simulation designed by Community Action of Missouri and led by professionals from Oregon State University. In the span of two hours, participants will experience a month of poverty by assuming the role of a 26-year-old single mother of three with a minimum wage job; aging grandparents caring for their grandchildren; or, a single man down on his luck.
We are cosponsoring this event with Portland Impact so space is limited. If you wish to attend as a Partner or a guest, please RSVP early at rsvp@svpportland.org.
One of the most important and interesting events you can attend this Fall will be SVPP's Poverty Simulation on Thursday, September 25. This activity allows Partners and guests to experience the trials of a month living in poverty through a simulation designed by Community Action of Missouri and led by professionals from Oregon State University. In the span of two hours, participants will experience a month of poverty by assuming the role of a 26-year-old single mother of three with a minimum wage job; aging grandparents caring for their grandchildren; or, a single man down on his luck.
We are cosponsoring this event with Portland Impact so space is limited. If you wish to attend as a Partner or a guest, please RSVP early at rsvp@svpportland.org.
2008 Social Venture Partners International Conference!
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
The SVP Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to share and learn from other SVP members’ experiences and take those lessons home to apply in your own community. This year, the conference is in Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall Fame and Museum! Hosted this year by SVP Cleveland on October 2-4, the conference will explore the most effective ways of delivering value and impact to Partners and the community. “Courageous Collaborators: Leaders Don’t Walk Alone” serves as the theme of the conference. Visit SVPI’s Web site to get more information, view the agenda and register for the conference.
The SVP Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to share and learn from other SVP members’ experiences and take those lessons home to apply in your own community. This year, the conference is in Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall Fame and Museum! Hosted this year by SVP Cleveland on October 2-4, the conference will explore the most effective ways of delivering value and impact to Partners and the community. “Courageous Collaborators: Leaders Don’t Walk Alone” serves as the theme of the conference. Visit SVPI’s Web site to get more information, view the agenda and register for the conference.
Photo Essay, Summer Social
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
- Galen Deats (son of Partners Kirsten Day and Rick Deats)
- Rupa and Rick Jack
- Joel Kaplan and Doppler
- Lynn Maginnis, Gayle Waller, Pat Kaplan and Laurie Weiss
- Diane Selden and Mark Holloway
Partner Profile: Steve Rosenbaum, CEO, Pop Art, Inc.
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
Steve has been an SVPP Partner since 2005 and
has had a major impact on our marketing and communications efforts. During these three years, he has been a member of our Marketing Committee and has contributed countless hours of personal time as well as time from employees of his Internet services and consulting firm, Pop Art, Inc. to improve our communications tools, our messaging and the overall look and feel of all of our marketing material. His involvement and guidance were responsible for the generation the SVPP Brand Book, SVPP Style Guide and more recently, the SVPP video and our new Web site. In addition, Steve has worked with several investees on their branding and Web site needs, including CASH Oregon, Neighborhood House and The Shadow Project.
Steve is active in numerous community and professional organizations, which include the AeA, the Software Association of Oregon, the Portland Business Alliance, Portland City Club and the Portland Advertising Federation. Steve is a board member of Chess for Success and Treasurer of the Oregon Bus Project.
Steve attended Wilson High School in Portland, went to Stanford for his undergraduate education where he received a B.A. in History and a minor in Economics. Upon graduation, he immediately returned to the City of Roses to start Pop Art in 1997.
Steve has been an SVPP Partner since 2005 and
has had a major impact on our marketing and communications efforts. During these three years, he has been a member of our Marketing Committee and has contributed countless hours of personal time as well as time from employees of his Internet services and consulting firm, Pop Art, Inc. to improve our communications tools, our messaging and the overall look and feel of all of our marketing material. His involvement and guidance were responsible for the generation the SVPP Brand Book, SVPP Style Guide and more recently, the SVPP video and our new Web site. In addition, Steve has worked with several investees on their branding and Web site needs, including CASH Oregon, Neighborhood House and The Shadow Project.Steve is active in numerous community and professional organizations, which include the AeA, the Software Association of Oregon, the Portland Business Alliance, Portland City Club and the Portland Advertising Federation. Steve is a board member of Chess for Success and Treasurer of the Oregon Bus Project.
Steve attended Wilson High School in Portland, went to Stanford for his undergraduate education where he received a B.A. in History and a minor in Economics. Upon graduation, he immediately returned to the City of Roses to start Pop Art in 1997.
Learn more about Steve at the "Partner Profiles" section of our Web site: www.svpportland.org.
Welcome to New Partners
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
Kirt and Lisa Nilsson have been residents of Portland for more than a decade.
Kirt, a native of New Hampshire, is a Senior Vice President at Operations for Insight Schools, a Portland company that operates a national network of online high schools. Lisa, an Arizona native, is Senior Vice President of Card Operations for Genesis Financial Solutions, a diversified consumer financial services company. In their free time, they enjoy every moment with their two young daughters, Olivia (5) and McKenna (2), often traipsing around town – sometimes with their yellow lab Fiona Smuttynose in tow.
Kirt and Lisa Nilsson have been residents of Portland for more than a decade.
Kirt, a native of New Hampshire, is a Senior Vice President at Operations for Insight Schools, a Portland company that operates a national network of online high schools. Lisa, an Arizona native, is Senior Vice President of Card Operations for Genesis Financial Solutions, a diversified consumer financial services company. In their free time, they enjoy every moment with their two young daughters, Olivia (5) and McKenna (2), often traipsing around town – sometimes with their yellow lab Fiona Smuttynose in tow.
Partner Ventures
(From the September 2008 Newsletter)
- Marissa Crouch’s company, PakNak.com, was featured in August on the Nickelodeon Web site. In September, 10% of all PakNak sales revenues will be donated to Portland’s Schoolhouse Supplies.
- Al Jubitz is serving as the chair of the 2008 United Way campaign.
- Joel Kaplan recently became Managing Partner at Foster Pepper LLP.
- Mark Peden brought home a gold medal from the National Karate Championships in Houston this July. He is also the new Senior Director of Technology Planning at Clearwire, assisting with their initial launch of WiMAX services in Portland.
- As big supporters of P:ear, Leslie Trim and Iraj Vojdani recently celebrated the opening of P:ear’s new home for “creatively mentoring homeless youth” at the corner of NW Sixth and Flanders.
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