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| Title | Social Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Enterprise Task Force |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.illinoistaskforce.com |
| Contact Name | Brandon Bodor |
| Contact Title | Director, Serve Illinois Commission |
| Contact Phone | 800-592-9896 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The purpose of the Task Force is to make recommendations on how to strengthen the capacity of Illinois to work cooperatively to create, scale, and sustain innovative social programs; build the capacity of nonprofit organizations and government to pursue entrepreneurial ventures; and attract funding to Illinois to support these ventures. The Task Force shall advise the General Assembly, the Governor, and agency heads and have the following duties: a. To gather information on social innovation, entrepreneurship, and social enterprise; and b. To receive and consider reports and testimony from individuals, government departments, community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, foundations, and other public and private organizations statewide and of national significance about how social innovation and entrepreneurship can accelerate progress on social issues, work cross-sector, and advance social and economic development goals; and c. To identify promising strategies that have been used in other communities and states to encourage cross-sector collaboration on social issues; and d. To identify promising strategies to educate and train citizens, nonprofit organizations, governments, students, and businesses on entrepreneurial concepts as applied in the social sector; and e. To complete a statewide comprehensive strategic plan to the general public, State and local officials, various public and private organizations and associations, businesses and industries, agencies, potential funders, and other community resources. The Task Force shall submit preliminary reports to the General Assembly and the Governor within six months of its first meetings and within one year of its first meetings, and shall submit a final report within two years of its first meeting. The reports shall address the plans, actions, and resources needed to achieve the Task Force's goals and progress as identified in the Plan. The reports shall include an accounting of funds expended, funds received from grants, and anticipated funding needs and related cost savings for full implementation of recommended plans and programs. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Qualifications | See Composition. |
| Composition |
Members of the Task Force shall represent the diversity of Illinois, shall be appointed by the Governor, and shall include the following individuals: 1) Two executives of nonprofit organizations that operate at least one social enterprise. 2) One representative from a statewide or regional nonprofit management support organization. 3) One university representative who has an established track record in social entrepreneurship or tracking the economic impact of social sector issues. 4) The Secretary of Human Services, or his or her designee. 5) the Director of Children and Family Services, or his or her designee. 6) Two representatives from the private sector whose companies have a track record of support for social entrepreneurship. 7) One representative from a foundation or venture philanthropies which have an established track record in funding social entrepreneurs. 8) Two other individuals who have expertise that would be valuable to the task force, including a representative from the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. The Governor shall appoint a Chairman, and the Chairman will set meeting dates for the Task Force. Administrative support to the Task Force shall be provided by the agencies appointed to the Task Force. |
| Authority | Executive Order 11-05 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
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Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodor, Brandon T. | 10/31/2012 | Governor | Member, representative from the Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service | Cook |
| Burnham, Matthew | 01/31/2013 | Governor | Member, Secretary of Human Services, or his or her designee | Cook |
| Darragh, Linda | 05/03/2012 | Governor | Member, University Representative who has an established track record in social entrepreneurship or tracking the economic impact of social sector issues | Cook |
| Lane, Marc | 01/24/2012 | Governor | Chair | Cook |
| Lies, Valarie | 10/31/2012 | Governor | Member, Representative from foundation or venture philanthropies that have an established track record in funding social entrepreneurs | Cook |
| Morrissey, Patricia | 10/31/2012 | Governor | Member, Representative from private sector whose company has a strong commitment to the community and track record of support for social entrepreneurship | Cook |
| Onyeagoro, Chinwe | 10/31/2012 | Governor | Member, Representative from private sector whose company has a strong commitment to the community and track record of support for social entrepreneurship | Cook |
| Rowland, Brian | 01/08/2013 | Governor | Member | DuPage |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Director of Children and Family Services, or his or her designee | None | |
| Vacant | Governor | Member, Exeutive of nonprofit organization that operates at least one social enterprise | None | |
| Weinheimer, Eric | 05/03/2012 | Governor | Member, Executive of nonprofit organization that operates at least one social enterprise | Cook |
| Zelechowski, Elise | 05/03/2012 | Governor | Member, Representative from statewide or regional nonprofit management support organization | Cook |