Dallas Social Venture Partners Hosts May 8 Fireside Chat with Bob Buford; Leading Author and Adviser Shares His Story of Leadership and Philanthropic Venture Capital.

Dallas Social Venture Partners:

What:           "From Success to Significance Changing Your Game Plan
                at Half Time," a fireside chat with Bob Buford, author
                of four books, founder of Leadership Network and
                founding chairman of the Board of Governors of The
                Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management.

                FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, REQUIRES RSVP BY MAY 5

                Includes wine and hors d'oeuvres, business attire
                requested

For:            Dallas' community of business philanthropists is
                stellar, yet mot business men and women have yet to
                hear the story and success of philanthropic venture
                capital. Buford will share his story and how he helps
                high-powered leaders convert their commitments into
                action and community-focused results.

When:           6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday, May 8, 2006

Where:          The Communities Foundation of Texas, 5500 Caruth Haven
                Lane, Dallas

Who:            Bob Buford, moderated by Dallas business and personal
                coach Steve Straus

Sponsor:        Dallas Social Venture Partners, www.dsvp.org

RSVP:           RSVP required by May 5. Call [phone] x2, or via
                e-mail at [e-mail]

About Us:       Dallas Social Venture Partners (DSVP) is a nonprofit
                organization focused on "venture philanthropy," which
                allows business executives and volunteers to
                generously share their expertise and financial
                resources with select community organizations that
                serve the educational and social service needs of
                local children. For more information, visit
                www.dsvp.org.