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.