1. The BPP and how we are cultivating Latino Philanthropy NALCAB September 2009

2. The FACTS 35 points of entry along 2,000 mile border 300-400 million crossings each direction each year 800,000 – 1.1 million legal crossings per day $347 billion in direct Mexico – USA bilateral trade Transborder families

3. Our Mission Strengthen and grow community philanthropy in the U.S.-Mexico border region.

4. Vision The BPP will measurably improve the quality of life for residents in the U.S.- Mexico border region by 2020 through Collaboration and leadership on cross-border issues Mobilization of effective philanthropic resources to address border issues Strengthened philanthropic capacity to further the long-term development of border communities

5. BPP History Program started in 2001 Leading International and National Foundations provide financial support (FordFoundation, Charles Stewart Mott, and Annie E. Casey Foundation). Bi-national board of directors (5 female / 6 male) HQ in San Diego 3 full time staff 501©3 granted in November 2008 Asociación Civil granted September 2009

6. THE BPP $20 million invested through donor collaborative Members’ assets increased 41% ($574million to $812 million) Tangible results from cross-border collaboration at regional level Unique model to address philanthropy Success at starting network of individuals and institutions

7. Members Public, private, and family foundations Corporations and their subsidiaries Government agencies Not for profit organizations Academic institutions People like you

8. The Challenges Border communities confront challenges from both sides Relative lack of philanthropic infrastructure supporting emerging nonprofit sector Few financial resources flow into region from the public arena on both sides of the border

9. The Opportunity Learn Develop data Tell the complete story Quality of Life Indicators for U.S.-Mexico border region (economics, politics, education, health, environment, education, philanthropy, and more) Cross border collaboration Bi-national context

10. Why Quality of Life Indicators ? Measure current reality Inform member decisions related to philanthropy Inform donors to match needs with new investments Effect real change at all levels of government (USA and Mexico) Engage academic community in philanthropy in region

11. “Good decisions are based on good data”

12. BPP Cross Border Collaboration Examples Fundacion Internacional de la Comunidad, A.C. – Tijuana, Baja California International Community Foundation, San Diego, CA Fundacion Empresariado Sonorense, A.C. –Nogales, Sonora Santa Cruz Community Foundation – Nogales, AZ

13. Benefits of BPP Cross Border Collaboration Achieve greater impact in the community Greater fundraising opportunities for larger impact opportunities Reduced administrative costs Positive media and public relations opportunities A strengthened region and community

14. THANK YOU Register for the BPP – FABN annual meeting – October 20-21 Visit us at www.borderpartnership.orgwww.borderpartnership.org GET INVOLVED TODAY!