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Ok, I understand. I will be there.
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On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 1:24 PM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:

> I understand the timing stinks. I just think there's a lot we need to do
> once this planning process is completed - not just programming and funding,
> but requests for our time and B's name on things. We've held off on a
> number of things and delaying until after the new year means there'll be a
> few weeks where Patty's on board and we've got no primary goals.
> Frankly I wish we could do this in the next week, but Lyndon and Patty are
> both away and they've got the best chops re: programming.
>
> /ja
> 302-598-1885 (cell)
>
> Sent from my iPhone, which is responsible for any typos.
>
> On Dec 1, 2015, at 1:14 PM, Hallie Biden <halliebiden@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> ​Anyway we could do this after Christmas? Seems like a long day with a lot
> going so close to the holidays.
> thoughts?
>
> On Tue, Dec 1, 2015 at 11:22 AM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:
>
>> Actually I meant Tuesday the 22nd works best for Wil, unless we started
>> at 12 and went to 6.
>>
>> /ja
>> 302-598-1885 (cell)
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone, which is responsible for any typos.
>>
>> On Dec 1, 2015, at 10:28 AM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hallie, Hunter, Ashley - looks like Monday, December 21 works best for
>> Wil - can you guys be available that day from 10 am to about 4 pm at the
>> latest? Thanks,
>> Josh
>>
>> Josh Alcorn
>> 302-598-1885
>> jmalcorn@me.com
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> *From: *Wil Sherk <wsherk@delcf.org>
>> *Subject: **Re: Beau Biden Foundation*
>> *Date: *December 1, 2015 at 7:49:41 AM EST
>> *To: *Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com>
>>
>> Josh,
>> Can we talk today? I’m best best between 11 and 2:00.
>>
>> I am available to meet on the 21st but none of the other options.
>>
>> We will need a minimum of 4 - 6 hours, depending on how many people are
>> involved. In my experience starting early in the day when people are fresh
>> produces a livelier and more useful process. Starting at 4:00 runs into
>> most people’s dinner hour, which requires a break and can produce an energy
>> lag.
>>
>> It may be difficult to complete the plan by 12/31; it depends on what the
>> work session produces, the availability of the other participants in detail
>> planning, and the time I have during the holidays.
>>
>> I’ll be downtown on Thursday for a few meetings; can we sign the
>> agreement then?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>> *Wil*
>> __________________________________
>>
>> Wilfred B. Sherk
>> President
>> *Delaware Grantmakers Association*
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Nov 30, 2015, at 7:51 PM, Joshua Alcorn <jmalcorn@me.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hello friends, I wanted to get us all on the same chain so we can
>> schedule a day for our strategic planning meeting. Thank you Lyndon
>> (interim CEO of Darkness to Light) and Michelle (COO of NCMEC) for agreeing
>> to help us through this process.
>>
>> It would be great if we could get this done in December. I know folks
>> have a ton of things going on, but it would be great for us to have this
>> session so Wil Sherk (President of the Delaware Grantmakers Association and
>> the consultant helping us, cc’d here) can have the draft plan done by
>> January 1, when Patty becomes officially our ED.
>>
>> I’ve spoken with a few of you, so at least we can narrow the dates down a
>> bit. How do these dates look for folks:
>>
>> Saturday, December 19 10 am - 4 pm
>> Monday, December 21 10 am - 4 pm
>> Tuesday, December 22 10 am - 4 pm
>>
>> I’m happy to meet on Sunday the 20th, but that’s a family day for most
>> folks I suspect.
>>
>> Ideally, we’d all be able to be together in Wilmington. Although we could
>> have folks on the phone if necessary. Lyndon and Michelle, there may be
>> portions of this meeting less relevant to your expertise, but we’d love to
>> have you for the full time if you’re able.
>>
>> The main purpose of this session will be to create a 2-3 year strategic
>> plan. To that end, these will be our areas of focus:
>>
>> Vision
>> The great purpose of the foundation, an ideal state, sometimes called a
>> big, hairy, audacious goal.
>>
>> Mission
>> A brief description of what the foundation does; what the board will hold
>> itself accountable to.
>>
>> Environmental Scan
>> A survey of what is known about the environment in which the foundation
>> will operate to identify challenges will it face and opportunities it may
>> choose to seize.
>>
>> Strategic Goals
>> The results the foundation is committed to achieving over the course of
>> three-to-five years; the “what,” of its work.
>>
>> Outcomes/Success Measures
>> The measurements, quantitative and qualitative, that describe the changes
>> the foundation intends to bring about through its efforts.
>> One or more measures will be associated with each goal.
>>
>> Strategic Plan
>> The paths along which the foundation will apply resources to achieve its
>> goals; the “how,” of its work. The plan may address organization structure
>> and governance considerations.
>>
>> Please let me know if one of these times work best for you. I’m
>> incredibly excited to go through this process with all of you. We will do
>> great things - of that I’m confident.
>>
>> Talk to you all very soon.
>> /ja
>>
>> Josh Alcorn
>> 302-598-1885
>> jmalcorn@me.com
>>
>>
>>
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