What We Do
Positive social change is our goal. Since 2008, we've invested over $174,000 in four local non-profits. That's just the beginning. The value of each investment is amplified 3-5 times by a multi-year partnership in which SVP partners donate their skills and expertise. Check out our 5 Year Impact Report!
Who We Are
Our network of talented individuals - called partners - combine the power of business and experience with the passion of philanthropy. Engaged partners with a passion to make a difference in our community are the heart of our organization. Take a look at our partner page!
How We Invest
We practice strategic giving through hands-on philanthropy. We currently are partnering with: Whole Again and Family Nurturing Center. Check out our investee page for more information.
News & Announcements
May 21, 2013: Social Venture Partners is now accepting grant applications for its current investment cycle. Details are available in the press release and on our How to Apply for a Grant page.
May 18, 2013: In our sixth year, we have ventured across the mighty Ohio River to select a nonprofit in Florence Kentucky and awarded the $20,000 grant for 2014 to Family Nurturing Center. In the photo are: Laura Kroeger, Gary Hudson, Lyn Mathews and Jane Herms of FNC with Paul Gelter, Michael Ratterman and Amy Goodwin of SVP. Photo by Neal Patrick. The other photo, by Tom Callinan, is of Jane and Wijdan.
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May 9, 2013: Wijdan Jreisat, chair of Social Venture Partners (SVP), was one of 900 people attend the 10th Annual GO RED event at the Duke Energy Convention Center today. The program, speakers, workshops and fashion show were interesting, information and fun. Several organizations, including SVP and The Health Foundation, shared information in the exhibit area. For more information about how you can apply for a grant, visit our How to Apply for a Grant page.
What People Say
We're proud of the work we do. The videos to the right will give you a hint of what it's like to work with us. A Celebration of Partnership tells the story of our first investee, The Civic Garden Center. The second video features Pastor Gregory Chandler of Whole Again.
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