Press Release - November 10, 2009
SVP and impact of debate acknowledged by Boston Public Schools
A new study suggests that African-American students who participate in debate leagues earn better grades, are three times more likely to graduate from high school, and are better prepared for college success than similar students who do not debate. Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent of...>> More

Listen to podcast highlights - October 22, 2009
SVPI Annual Conference -- Give BIG Together
Listen to highlights from the SVP Conference, held in October in Dallas, TX, including Melinda Tuan on performance measurement and social value creation and Sean Stannard-Stockton on the power of venture philanthopy.>> More

Press Release - September 4, 2009
Partners report increased giving as a result of SVP involvement
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...>> More

The Boston Business Journal - July 17, 2009
SVP Executive Director on nonprofit fundraising
Boston Business Journal reporter, Mary Moore, seeks SVP Boston's perspective on nonprofit fundraising. Click here for a PDF of the full article. >> More

Press Release - May 27, 2009
SVP network growing and giving - $26 million in grant investments made to more than 300 nonprofit organizations
(SEATTLE) - May 27, 2008 – Social Venture Partners International (SVPI) announced its latest numbers associated with organizational growth and grantmaking. Based on an affiliate network data report prepared by Social Market Strategies, LLC, the Social Venture Partners network contributed...>> More

Press Release - May 13, 2009
SVP Boston discusses education and philanthropy in the new economy
Roundtable Forum of school and business leaders, policy-makers, and philanthropists identified new models of philanthropy for education (BOSTON) -  On May 13, 2009, Social Venture Partners Boston (SVP Boston) hosted a first-of-its kind discussion on Education and Philanthropy Forum at...>> More

Press Release - May 13, 2009
Social Venture Partners Boston makes grant to Boston Debate League
Boston nonprofit capacity-building organization to partner with Boston urban schools-focused Boston Debate League (BOSTON) - May 13, 2009 - Social Venture Partners Boston (SVP Boston), a philanthropic venture fund that supports nonprofit organizations in the greater Boston area, has awarded...>> More

Press Release - November 19, 2008
SVP gets high marks for service and support by nonprofit organizations throughout North America
(BOSTON) - November 19, 2008 – Social Venture Partners International (SVPI) announced its latest outcome results associated with measuring how well SVP affiliates help nonprofit organizations build capacity. The 2008 Capacity Building Report ranks overall satisfaction from nonprofit...>> More