Social Venture Partners (SVP) is an innovative organization that combines contributions of many sizes from individual philanthropist partners into larger, venture-capital type gifts. Accompanying these gifts is strong capacity building expertise and volunteer efforts from the philanthropist partners themselves. This model of giving is ideal for philanthropists who want to be involved in community efforts, share their expertise with local nonprofits, and meet and socialize with other local philanthropists.
As part of our series on Longtail Philanthropy, I’m interviewing Stacy Caldwell of Dallas Social Venture Partners, and Ruth Jones of Social Venture Partners International. They’ve been kind enough to share with us some of the more nuanced details behind Social Venture Partners, as well as why they think the SVP model is one that will be sustainable and effective as Philanthropy continues to change.
How is the Social Venture Partners (SVP) movement changing the face of philanthropy?
Ruth Jones: SVP is the largest donor network in North America, with some 2000 partners. Its dual mission is unique: partners seek to bring about significant, long-term positive social change in Continue reading →