Connect Philanthropists

We have more to give. Together. 

The individuals who join Social Venture Partners want to leave their mark on the world, to take their giving to a new level. Through SVP you can…

In a sluggish economy funding for nonprofits shrinks as demand for their services expands. Now, more than ever, it’s important to maximize your gifts.

Since SVP Dallas was founded in 2000, SVP Dallas as helped individuals make smart and leveraged investments in vetted organizations. Over the years, SVP Partners have collectively given more than $3 million to over 25 Dallas-area nonprofits – far more than most could give alone. And that money was stretched farther by the countless of volunteer hours given by SVP Partners.

Invest in Vetted Nonprofits

There are thousands of nonprofits. How do you decide which ones to fund?

At Social Venture Partners you don’t have to make that decision on your own. Whether or not you participate directly, you benefit from the careful selection and reviews carried out by SVP grant committees – ensuring that your money is wisely invested.

On these grant committees Partners:

• Learn about the area they are funding (e.g. education) and about good grantmaking practices
• Collectively review letters of inquiry and proposals, debating the merits of each organization
• Visit those organizations, meeting staff and board members, and witnessing their work first-hand
• Select one or two organizations to fund

Partners consistently say that participating on a grant committee is one of the most rewarding experiences at SVP, and some continue on to oversee our entire portfolio of grantees.

Engage in Shared Learning

Should I make a few large donations, or lots of small ones? Where can I find nonprofits that are focused on the issues I care about? How do I align my giving with my values?

These are just a few of the questions that SVP Partners bring to the table, and through a series of seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and one-to-one meetings SVP helps tackle them. Our goal? Partners connect with people who share their passion and walk away with the tools they need to make the greatest impact with their giving.

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Volunteer Your Time and Talent

How do you want to approach philanthropy? If you’re reading this, it probably means you want to do more than give money.  You want to roll up your sleeves and dig in. And you’re not alone.

Hundreds of SVP Partners throughout our international network are working shoulder to shoulder with nonprofits and each other to achieve the change they want to see in their communities.

Our Partners:

• Strengthen Local Nonprofits by volunteering their unique professional skills
• Shape SVP by participating on our internal teams