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 Audeo Charter School

• Audeo has a more defined and focused approach to their market as a result of their newly developed business plan and outcome and marketing planning with SVP.…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has chosen…

We're exploring an exciting event at which local nonprofits showcase their ideas for social innovation and compete for funding and SVP expertise.

Seven other SVPs have already experienced great success hosting similar "Fast Pitch" events. Click here to see Cleveland SVP's video.

On January 23, the SVP Board of Directors gave the green light to launch the…

By Rachel Camacho

When Robin Ritch became an SVP Partner in April 2011, she didn’t miss a beat. Upon joining, Robin’s intention was to use her business skills in helping nonprofits become more productive. She has been able to do this and so much more! Robin dove right into taking on…

REBOOT by the National Veterans Transition Services, Inc.graduated its 26th class on Friday, December 16 and received $100,000 from the Bank of America Foundation to support REBOOTing transitioning service members.

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Witness the impact of SVP Investee, A Reason To Survive (ARTS)…

SVP and the Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA are helping to improve the community while strengthening military…

Congratulations to…

Social Venture Partners and guests gathered at the magnificent home of…

Dan's offices were once just down the hall from SVP, affording him a unique opportunity to see and hear the organization in action. He took advantage of the chance to chat with Executive Director Peggy Kidd and has been an SVP champion ever since.



When Dan first joined, he spearheaded an early effort…

Christopher Bush and AmyK Hutchens originally came to SVP via friends, but it’s the organization’s record of success that has kept them involved. “Knowing that our resources of time, talent, and treasure will produce a positive, measurable impact,” Christopher says, has kept his work on the Board, Investment Working…

The California Wellness Foundation awarded a record-breaking $250,000 to Reality Changers, making this the largest grant ever received by the organization. "This program is helping young people from neighborhoods with the highest rates of gang violence and homicides in San Diego become the first in their families to go…

As summer officially came to a close, the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF) found it only fitting to reflect back and share some memorable moments from their Summer Program.

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From The San Diego Union-Tribune

October 3, 2011

By Jeanette Steele

Eric Bernal was sitting at home, unemployed and depressed. After 13 years of proud service, including six sea deployments, the San Diego sailor was pushed out in April as the Navy trimmed its ranks. “I went from providing for my family to this,” said Bernal, 31, who eventually overruled his pride and filed for…

On November 1, Social Venture Partners was recognized as San Diego’s Outstanding Philanthropic Organization 2011by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. SVP’s Executive…

In October, SVP Partners and staff from all over North America and Japan gathered in Minneapolis for the annual Social Venture Partners Conference.



The conference was an inspirational sharing of new ideas and transformational stories. The first day started with a “Living the SVP…

Recently, SVP sat down with first year Partner, Ken Davenport to get to know him better. Last year, Ken left the day-to-day operations of the company he co-founded in Colorado and moved back to San Diego with his wife Juliet and son Gabe. While most people with a lot of free time on their hands would resort to relaxing at home or picking up a new hobby, Ken joined SVP to give back and connect with the San Diego community.  Since becoming a Partner, Ken has jumped right in and taken the helm…