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Opportunities with Investees & Nonprofits

SVP Partners share their time and professional expertise to assist Investees and other nonprofits strengthen their business in critical areas. Partner Resource Teams are starting to receive more and more requests and we need your help. Participation in a resource team is up to you – it can be as easy as attending a 2 hour brainstorming meeting a couple times a year or helping on a long term project and everything in between.

Marketing Resource Team, Member - The Marketing Team helps with branding and positioning, communication and collateral material, and media and public relations.

Outcome Planning Resource Team, Member - The Outcome Planning Team helps organizations make strategic shifts that significantly increase their value and funding.

IT Resource Team, Member - The IT Team provides assistance with computer technology, hardware/software, communication systems, networks, and websites.

Business Operations Resource Team, Member - Partners with any type of business background or expertise are invited to get involved with the Business Operations Resource Team. This team consults with Investees and other nonprofits in San Diego on an “as needed” basis to help them build capacity on the business side of their organization. Whether you have time to dig in on a project or just would be willing to be available for questions in your area of expertise, we welcome your involvement! Time commitment: Extremely flexible and can be customized to meet your availability.

Lead Partner Team
Partners who wish to have a greater level of involvement with our Investee organizations and SVP should consider joining a Lead Partner Team. This is an opportunity for you to share your time and talent with a nonprofit by acting as a Lead Partner where you manage the capacity building efforts and act as the go-between for SVP with the Investee. Time commitment: 5-10 hours per month, ongoing.

Opportunities within SDSVP

Investment Working Group, Member - Our community investments are chosen by a committee of SVP Partners who want to learn more about the community, advance the SVP model and select excellent investments for our Partnership. Time commitment: 2-3 hours per month, September through March.

Content Writer - Write articles about events, Investees, Partner profiles, press releases, and issues in philanthropy. Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month, ongoing.

Portfolio Working Group, Member – This committee of Partners serves as the caretaker of the SVP model and investment portfolio; supports and oversees our Investees and Lead Partners. SVP recently selected two new Investees. We need four new Partners on the team to help us review and monitor these new investments. Time commitment: 2-4 hours per month, ongoing.

Social Committee, Member - Each quarter SVP hosts a party organized by the Social Committee. Member responsibilities involve determining party venue and theme, selecting caterer, greeting guests and miscellaneous party duties. Time commitment: 10-15 per quarter