[foundation-board] Omidyar prep esp FAO Becky!

Wed May 25 10:20:24 UTC 2011

On 25 May 2011 11:17, paula le dieu <paula at ledieu.org> wrote:
> Thanks Rufus
> This is tremendously exciting. Unfortunately I can't join the meeting on the
> 8th June as I will be in Sheffield at Docfest however depending on the time
> I could possible join the phone con on Monday 13th if that is useful.

That could be very useful Paula.

> One immediate thought about the fund phasing - normally I would phase it so
> that year 1 is the heaviest funding year with the funding decreasing each
> subsequent year. The idea being that you are driving towards change that
> will be front loaded and lead to a more sustainable, independent
> organisation that has less need for support. I have very little recent
> experience with Omidyar so look to those that have more experience of what
> they might prefer? Becky? My now very old experience (way back in CC days)
> is that they are not interested in supporting an organisation but are
> interested in super charging an organisation - they wanted evidence of how
> the investment would lead to tangible outcomes. Again - you have been
> speaking with these folks so will certainly have a better sense of what they
> are looking for so feel free to ignore if inappropriate.
> Very happy to feed back on slide deck - ping me when you are ready.

Thanks. Will ping when ready.

Rufus

>
> On 24 May 2011 18:45, Rufus Pollock <rufus.pollock at okfn.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I'm following up Jason's mail and to given further background to the
>> board. I should emphasize this is a really big opportunity for the
>> Foundation as it is a chance to obtain substantial multi-year core funding.
>> The following summary is excerpted from the summary document
>> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLIF_mVpY0zjw7ptdqiRAAQgictmw6T7TyMYFCtVMp8/edit?hl=en_GB#>
>> (there is more info in the shared folder [1]):
>> [1]:
>> <https://docs.google.com/?authuser=0#folders/folder.0.0B5fbcn6R6YWgZjY4OGM5MzEtY2Y2Yi00ZjU4LWI4ZTctMzU3OWYxMTQwOWRi>
>>
>> OKF is seeking substantial multi-year core funding from Omidyar (on the
>> order of $1m+ in total)
>> Initial contact in
>> RP had phone call then met with Stephen King of Omidyar in March 2011.
>> Sent detailed followup set of Q&A which you can see here:
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqTgq1YR2tPhC6pUMyv7Shv9boIEtJ8ylSsmlIbXx4U/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=CKSjk6gH#
>> Omidyar got back to us at start of May and wanted to schedule ‘Round 2’, a
>> 1h phone con and presentation to investment committee. This is now scheduled
>> for 13th June. In addition there is an in-person informal meeting on 8th
>> June in London. Email from SK of Omidyar is below.
>>
>> They are eager for other board members to participate. Becky has already
>> agreed to come to phone con and meeting.
>> In terms of detailed prep Rufus will lead on this with Jason and Martin.
>>
>> Immediate actions are (with assignees):
>>
>> Prepare slides [RP + MK] (review by BH). First draft due CoP Friday 27th
>> May.
>> Provide background info (see below) [RP + JK]. First draft due CoP 24th
>> May.
>>
>> It would be great to have input from Board members especially in reviewing
>> the slides once first draft is done.
>> Regards,
>> Rufus
>> On 18 May 2011 17:02, Jason Kitcat <jason.kitcat at okfn.org> wrote:
>> > Dear all
>> >
>> > In Google Docs there is now a folder:
>> >
>> > OKF Funding & Project > OKF Omidyar preparation
>> >
>> > Where the docs we need to get ready for our presentation with Omidyar
>> > are now living. You should all have access to this either under your own
>> > Google Account or the okfn.board login.
>> >
>> > Note:
>> > * I need all your help to remind/update me of donors (not
>> > contracts/clients) we have won for 2011. Please update this spreadsheet if
>> > you can:
>> > https://spreadsheets2.google.com/ccc?hl=en_GB&key=tEEno8dhuNOMv6Sj6DA4xRw&hl=en_GB#gid=0
>> > * Current cash position awaits Xero upload by Rufus
>> >
>> > Many thanks,
>> > Jason
>> >
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>> >
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