Program areas at SVP
Philanthropy Development Provide workshops, seminars and experiential learning opportunities for individuals in order to A Increase their use of strategic giving strategies B Increase engagement in their communities C Increase their amount of giving. Learning areas include grantmaking, volunteering, cultural competency, issues, values and integration, nonprofit sector, and financial planning and giving vehicles.
Capacity Building Help nonprofits to be as effective as possible in delivering their programs and services by helping to build their organizational capacity. Social Venture Partners defines organizational capacity building as the development of core skills, management practices, strategies and systems to enhance an organizations effectiveness, sustainability, and ability to fulfull its mission. Social Venture Partners supports capacity building for its investees by providing cash grants, skilled volunteers, professional consultants, leadership development and management training opportunities.
Direct Grants and Consulting for Investees SVP Seattle provides grants to investees grantees and consulting fees for professionals working directly with investees in one of their core capacity buildinig areas.