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SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CHARITABLE VENTURES

For many years I've been a consultant to the nonprofit sector, writing grant proposals, doing outreach and

strategic planning and many organizing tasks. Over the years I've become confident of the potential of the concept of socially responsible business enterprises, either as nonprofits undertake their own business entities,

or as agencies begin to explore exciting new financial partnerships with the for-profit sector.

As such, I have decided to concentrate on these issues. You can see more about my work at www.VentureCharities.biz.

This does not mean, however, that I'm not available for nonprofit development or related work. I am. You can see my experiences in that regard and some examples of my creative spirit below. I can even integrate my new work with my old style for the best of both worlds. Ask me about it!

Please feel free to send me an email or click over to VentureCharities and drop me a line.

I'd love to explore all of these exciting proposals with you.

BUSINESS PROJECTS & PUBLICATIONS VITA

ALLAN SHORE

Benicia, CA 94510

(916) 730-2801

AllanShore@msn.com

SITE OVERVIEW:

This site serves to link you to information about my professional nonprofit and business experience, provides examples of my graphics design and marketing projects, lists some samples of my writings (published and independently posted) and shares other relevant accomplishments.

On the bottom of this page you can see recent graphic design and marketing examples that I produced for a retail store I am involved with in Benicia, California. You can see more about this at Shiroco's Fusion Decor.

Currently, I'm also writing for fun and recently served as a consultant for:

Solano County Family Childcare Network/Solano County Office of Education

Latino Commission on Alcohol & Alcoholism (Alameda County)

Na Keiki O Ka Mo’i Canoe Club, Ola Hou O Poka’i Stewards’ Project (Beach Restoration, Oahu, HI) (No Website)

Mom's In Bloom (Solano County)

Benicia Unified Schools, Benicia, California

National Religious Campaign Against Torture

National Religious Partnership on the Nuclear Weapons Dangers

California Council of Churches/IMPACT

OTHER NOTABLE RECENT MAJOR PROJECTS:

Latino Research Center (12/2007 -- $10 million application)

Priority ONE Family Childcare Network ( 12/2007 & 1/2008 -- $450,000 network and service project)

PAST BIG IDEAS

It's been good to work on great ideas in the past. Take a look!

NONPROFIT AND BUSINESS RESUME:

If you are considering hiring me as an employee or a consultant, please click on the link below to see my current resume.

PROFESSIONAL FEES: I generally write using an agreed upon hourly rate or in response to a set fee to produce particular project or fundraising materials. For less complicated materials, I usually charge between $75 and $100 per hour. For more complex projects or those with very quick turn-around expectations, my rate can increase to $120 or $150 per hour. Realistically, a first-time nonprofit package (which can include upwards of 8 to 10 documents and supporting materials) costs between $3,000 and $5,000 ... and I do not work on commission. I believe my work products offer you many opportunities to secure the funding you need, so you should be prepared to invest this money to move your commitment forward.

Current Nonprofit Resume

If you are interested in seeing whether I can play well with others--particularly within the ugly world of politics--take a look at my California State Resolution of accomplishments.

MARKETING & GRAPHICS:

For a good part of my nonprofit career I was asked to create community outreach, promotional and public policy "action" pieces, often with the goal of motivating people to seek help, help others, get involved or otherwise make the world (community/home/school etc.) a better place. I've learned that these same skills can be just as successul in encouraging people to become quality customers in for-profit ventures. As such, I now do graphics design and marketing materials for retail and other businesses. If you would like to engage my services, please call 916 730 2801 or "E me" at AllanShore@msn.com.

Here are some links to graphics I made that reflect my nonprofit focus:

Arc Ecology

California Coalition for Youth

Montana Alzheimers

California Youth Crisis Line

California Youth Conference

Youth Advocacy

AND ONE FOR ME: Fundraising Promotion

Below are a couple of recent examples of some of the printed pieces I most recently created.