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Partners report increased giving as a result of SVP involvement
Press Release
September 4, 2009
Social Venture Partners Boston is committed to philanthropy development.
(BOSTON) - September 4, 2009 – Social Venture Partners Boston announced results from its latest survey designed to assess the impact that Social Venture Partners has on partner philanthropy development.
A key finding from SVP’s 2009 Philanthropy Development report is that nearly 70% of Partners who responded to the survey increased their giving since joining the organization. Among those Partners whose giving level had changed, nearly 80% said their involvement with SVP had an impact on that change.
Philanthropy development is a fundamental part of the SVP model in which members give more than money to improve their communities. SVP partners give their time, professional experience and creativity to work in partnership with nonprofits and local leaders to meet specific community needs. Partners also volunteer professional skills and strategic counsel to help nonprofits build capacity and make vital connections within the community. This level of engagement translates to a high level of satisfaction among donors/volunteers throughout the SVP network which is comprised of 24 affiliates in the United States, Canada and Japan.
“SVP Boston is committed to philanthropy development,” says Marjorie Ringrose, Executive Director of SVP Boston. “The findings from the 2009 partner survey prove that we are clearly creating engaged philanthropists in Boston. We do this by offering donor education seminars, connecting partners with nonprofits to do volunteer work, and providing opportunities for partners to serve on investment committees."
Data outcomes associated with philanthropy development are collected from an SVP Partner Survey created by Social Venture Partners International, the membership association for Social Venture Partners. Designed to generate qualitative information related to partner satisfaction, giving and community involvement, the SVP Partner Survey measures changes associated with how much partners give; the way in which they give; partner involvement in their communities; and changes in a partner’s knowledge of nonprofits and community issues.
About Social Venture Partners Boston
Social Venture Partners Boston is a member-governed and -funded organization of engaged citizens committed to achieving measurable social change in the Boston area. Partners give time, money, and expertise to strengthen innovative nonprofit organizations and develop strategic solutions to community problems. SVP Boston is a member of Social Venture Partners International. For more information, please visit http://www.svpboston.org.
About Social Venture Partners International
Social Venture Partners International (SVPI) is the membership association for Social Venture Partners – an international network comprised of 2,000 accomplished individuals who combine their professional skills and financial contributions with a passion for philanthropy. Partners belong to local SVP affiliates and SVPI supports each affiliate by providing technology, professional development, an annual conference and peer networking opportunities designed to share knowledge and promote best practices throughout the network. The Social Venture Partners network currently has 24 affiliates located throughout the United States, Canada and Tokyo.
Since its inception in 1997, the Social Venture Partners network has made $32.2 million in grant investments to 335 nonprofit organizations and SVP partners have contributed thousands of hours in volunteer service and professional counsel to local agencies dedicated to meeting community needs. To learn about starting an SVP affiliate in your city or for more information on Social Venture Partners, please visit www.svpi.org.
Media Contact:
Marjorie Ringrose, Executive Director
617.312.3772
mringrose@svpboston.org
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