Copyright © 2010 Inspire, Inc. | Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Dallas | Los Angeles | New York | San Francisco | Houston Introduction to Inspire 2012

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 2 Inspire is a tax-exempt volunteer organization that provides consulting services to non-profits focused on education and youth development Our mission: We work to build a better world by helping nonprofit organizations achieve breakthrough results. We bring strategic thinking and results- oriented analysis to the leaders of organizations dedicated to the education, development, and well- being of school-aged children. In serving our clients, we create meaningful professional development opportunities for our volunteers, and provide our partner firms a vehicle for positive community engagement What is Inspire?

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 3 Who works for Inspire? Note: Volunteer count as of May 2012 Inspire members are pre-MBA volunteers from industry leading management consulting firms. Inspire currently has 376 volunteers and hundreds more alumni, spreading across 17 offices in 8 cities nationwide. San Francisco (Bain, Monitor, Parthenon) Los Angeles (Bain, L.E.K.) Chicago (Bain, L.E.K.) Boston (Bain, Monitor, L.E.K., Parthenon) New York (Bain, L.E.K.) Dallas (Bain) Houston (Bain) New in IYE 2013 L.E.K. SF New in IYE 2013 Bain Atlanta

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 4 Who runs Inspire? Host firms Inspire is a consortium of volunteers from the following consulting firms While Inspire volunteers utilize the skills developed at their host firms, Inspire is a completely independent organization. A case with Inspire is not a case with any of the Inspire partner firms. Volunteer Consultants Volunteer consultants hail from four firms in 8 cities. Consultants volunteer to work on Inspire cases for 2-5 hours/week in addition to their full-time employment Governance Inspire is run by an Executive Committee that oversees all projects and operations Inspire also has a Board of Directors which advises the Executive Committee and volunteers -The Board is made up of Partners from Host Firms and former Inspire Executive Directors

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 5 What is the history of Inspire? # Volunteers Founded in Boston by 4 consultants from Monitor and Bain Legally incorporated 501 c(3) tax-exempt status Parthenon joins in Boston Expansion to NYC (Bain) LEK joins in Boston Expansion to 5 new offices in Chicago, SF, and LA (Monitor and Bain) Parthenon SF and LEK NYC join LEK LA and Bain Houston join L.E.K. Chicago and Bain Dallas join Milestone Today Inspire has over 376* volunteers and covers 17 offices nationwide Bain Atlanta, LEK SF added 376* *Note: Volunteer count as of May 2012

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 6 What types of organizations does Inspire work with? Local Inspire works with non-profit organizations that serve the 8 cities covered by volunteers, including: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco Change- oriented Inspire targets organizations that are innovative and change-oriented in their approach to serving youth Inspire clients are active partners and want to work with us to find solutions Youth- Focused Inspire targets youth development organizations that provide opportunities for children who are underserved and do not have sufficient access to opportunities for educational and social enrichment Example Clients

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 7 What types of cases does Inspire do? Growth & Expansion strategy Advising on the best growth plan for a charter school network Organizational Effectiveness Restructuring roles and responsibilities, aligning with the Executive Board Marketing & Publicity Revamping the mission, and the communication strategy to align that mission with staff, the Board, and funders New Program Development Using expertise to develop new educational and sports programs during the summertime Financial Planning & Modeling Reorganizing finances and spending focus to best support organizational goals Revenue Enhancement Survey of funders and grant makers to ensure organizations are aligned and NGO can prove impact

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 8 What is the process for starting an Inspire case? Clients approach Inspire with idea for a project in an area they need help with (e.g. growth, marketing, organizational effectiveness) Client and local office leadership will work together to create a project proposal and timeline Local office leadership staffs the case with Inspire volunteers in their office Contract is signed and a kick off meeting is schedule for team and client to meet Inspire sends invoice to client Introduction Project Planning Staffing Kickoff Invoice

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 9 KIPP, one of the largest public charter school networks in the U.S. Client Situation KIPP came to Inspire asking for fundraising guidance. Most of their funds came from a few large gifts, and while they were well-funded in the near-term, they wanted to diversify their funding to avoid being reliant on a few large donors. KIPP partnered with Inspire to identify ways to target a broader set of donors to increase donor diversity. Team The large case scope required a big team - two Bain San Francisco consultants led an eight-member team Results KIPP raved about the work and has already integrated Inspire’s suggestions into their most recent fundraising appeal! Timeline ~4 months, with 3 major presentations and updates Casework The team cracked the case in four major steps: -Benchmark best practices of similar non-profits through research and interviews -Brainstorm and develop KIPP fundraising communications; test ideas through focus groups Discussed ideas and test results with KIPP, incorporated KIPP input -Finalize the right communication and methods to reach potential donors -Add KIPP-specific data and general education data to communications Share and discuss the communication strategy and project conclusions with KIPP Case Study: KIPP Foundation

This information is confidential and was prepared by Inspire solely for the use of our client. 10 FAQ Have other questions about working with us? Please contact We can direct you to your local office leadership and answer any questions concerning Inspire Want to learn more? Please visit our website at Inspire-inc.org Q: How long is a typical Inspire case? A: Inspire Cases typically last for ~3-4 months Q: Do I have to pay for an Inspire team? How much? A: Case fees are $200/month to cover organizational expenses. Fees are invoiced at the end of each case Q: How is the scope of each case determined? A: Prospective clients work with our client development heads to decide on the right focus and expected outcome of each case Q: How are Inspire teams structured? A: Team structures vary by client and project scope, but typically teams include 3+ consultants and are run by 1-2 case team leaders