Advancing Nonprofits

SVP works much the way venture capital does, by investing both time and expertise in a multi-year partnership.

Pooled funds support Investees and SVP

SVP Partners join SVP by making an annual contribution of $5,000 or more. The funds are pooled and used to provide grants to Investees (grant recipients) and support SVP’s programs and operations. Grant funds are used for general operating support and capacity-building projects.

We collaborate with our Investees

We bring our collective expertise to promising nonprofit organizations, collaborating with them to positively impact our community. Investees are selected through a committee of Partners. Once selected, SVP works in concert with the organization to improve upon their ability to deliver effective programs.

We strengthen the organization as a whole

Building upon the programmatic expertise of the Investee, SVP helps the organization strengthen its management practices, strategies and systems. With access to skilled volunteers, professional consultants and management training opportunities, Investees can improve the following:

Board Development and Governance
Leadership Development
Program Evaluation and Performance Management
Financial Management
Fund Development
Information Technology
Marketing, PR and Communications
Human Resources
Strategic Planning
Legal

Learn more about our Current Investees and our Alumni Investees.