GB Magazine August 2021 | Page 30

Nonprofits

SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS

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o you find yourself frustrated by the persistence of social issues in San Diego despite the creative and dedicated efforts of so many nonprofits ? So often , funding just is not enough to translate good intentions into results . That is where Social Venture Partners ( SVP ) comes in .
Hannah ’ s Family Center Client Bonding Through Play
One of 40 affiliates around the world , San Diego Social Venture Partners is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) that aligns with local nonprofits to increase their effectiveness and build their capacity . Their pro bono consulting enables high-potential organizations to tackle the sticky issues that inhibits their impact . They collaborate with nonprofits to develop strong business practices in areas ranging from strategy to operations and everything in between .
Recent recipient of SVP support Susan Griffin , executive director of Hannah ’ s Family Center said , “ SVP helped us strengthen our Board of Directors , analyze our financials and set budget priorities , manage our workflow to objectives , adapt to the pandemic , and so much more . They are essential partners in helping us serve more families in San Diego .
Without their help , our organization would not have the strength to grow our number of our clients and change the lives of countless families .”
Their member Partners bring decades of business and nonprofit leadership experience to the table . They give their time so that San Diego nonprofits can become more sustainable , strategic and ultimately more impactful . Social Venture Partners recently committed to two years of pro bono consulting for Paving Great Futures and Cesar Chavez Service Clubs , two leading San Diego non-profit organizations .
SVP leverages the dollars of their donors who make it possible for them to turn the business expertise of their members into value for nonprofits . SVP supporter , Leigh Johnson shared with GB Magazine , “ My family invests in a range of organizations that we are passionate about , and we donate to SVP alongside . Nonprofits can use our funds for more impact when their organizations are effective and efficient . They cannot always do that alone .”
Amplify your giving and invest in Social Venture Partners at www . sdsvp . org .
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