SVP believes that stronger management, systems, and infrastructure result in nonprofit organizations that are more effective in their program and service delivery. To achieve this, we give more than money. We build long-term strategic relationships with our Investees in which we provide high-level volunteer assistance, in addition to philanthropic dollars, to meet the distinct needs of each Investee. Nonprofit organizations seeking investment from SVP are encouraged to browse our website to learn more about us and to attend the 2010 Investment Cycle Kick-off on June 23. See below for details. Click here for the current guidelines.

Application Process - The SVP process is as follows:

 

• Investment Cycle Kick-off: Nonprofit organizations are invited to apply to SVP and are encouraged to attend an informational session in which SVP partners and staff provide guidance and insights into the SVP model of engaged philanthropy. Contact SVP at info@svpcincinnati.org to register for this event, to be held on June 23, from 1 - 2:30 pm at the SVP Office in Norwood. Click here for more information.
• Letter of Intent: Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for SVP support submit a brief Letter of Intent to SVP for consideration. Please refer to the current guidelines.
• Full Proposal: Upon reviewing the Letters of Intent, the SVP Investment Committee invites 4 - 6 nonprofit organizations to submit a full proposal.
• Site Visit: Organizations submitting full proposals are scheduled for a site visit with 2-3 members of the Investment Committee.
• Presentation to the SVP Partnership: Finalists are invited to make a short presentation to the entire SVP partnership.
• Final Selection: The Investment Committee selects the next SVP Social Investment Partner (Investee).

 

Feedback from past applicants tells us that our thorough application process is a great exercise in self-assessment. One past applicant noted that "even if we [aren't awarded], we have learned so much about our organization that will help us operate more effectively."

 

Eligibility Requirements

 

We invite proposals from organizations that:

 

• Are tax exempt, classified as a 501(c)3 under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Have an engaged and diverse board of directors.
• Have an executive director and board who are receptive to SVP Cincinnati’s involvement over a 3 to 5-year time period.
• Will benefit from not only financial investment, but also from the personal and professional expertise of SVP Cincinnati partners.
• Are stable and ready to move to the next level, yet need some assistance.
• Are innovative and offer unique programming.
• Have broad community appeal.
• Have staff appropriate to implement capacity building efforts.
• Serve communities within the 20 counties comprising Southwest Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.

Click here for the timetable of the 2010 investment cycle.