SVP–All we see is Potential

 

2010-2011 Highlights

  • Invested $75,000 in three outstanding nonprofits–Make Way for Books, Sunnyside Parents as Teachers and Reading Seed
  • Graduated two fantastic Investees–Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and VOICES, Inc.
  • Partners helped facilitate with the five-organization literacy merger resulting in the Tucson Literacy Movement
  • Contributed over 2000 volunteer hours to SVP and to our Investees.
  • Completed strategic planning process and established working groups.
  • Held 10 education/social events to strengthen the SVP network and share learning.
  • 75% of Partners are involved in SVP beyond their monetary donation.
  • 100% of Partners give back – really give back – to our community.

 

Mission

Social Venture Partners Greater Tucson inspires and promotes philanthropy using a venture capital approach to effect positive social change.

SVPGT invests in innovative nonprofit organizations using a high-engagement model that pools the financial and professional resources of our Partners to achieve long-term community impact and to build a culture of philanthropy.

 

The Network

As of July 2011, there are 25 Social Venture Partner organizations and 2,000 Partners in the USA, Canada and Japan, who have contributed $41 million in grants to more than 494 nonprofit organizations and countless hours of strategic volunteering contributed to nonprofits. Learn more about our powerful network Social Venture Partners International.

News & Blog

November 28th, 2011

Let’s put non-profits out of business!?

By Mark Rubin -Founding Partner and Guest Contributor Mark is a lawyer, fiduciary, teacher and recognized expert in the area of professional ethics. In addition to active non-profit communit... Read More »
October 20th, 2011

Site Visits: Part 2

By: Jackie Kajos Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our site visits! To recap, each year as part of the Grant Round, our Investment Committee makes site visits to the organizations that are chosen... Read More »
October 17th, 2011

Finalist Site Visits: Part 1

By: Jackie Kajos Last week the Investment Committee made site visits to our four finalists. The site visits are a wonderful way to get a real feel for an organization, meet the staff and get acquai... Read More »