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SVP announces 2012 investment cycle -- nonprofits are encouraged to apply
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SVP gives behind-the-scenes view of philanthropy for The Commonwealth Institute
How can I sharpen my philanthropic giving? How can I really make a difference with my time and money? This article , featured by The Commonwealth Institute and authored by SVP, offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on philanthropy that is accessible to all.>> More

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SVP flourishes despite recession: nonprofits nationally received $3.75 million and countless hours of volunteer expertise from over 2,000 citizen philanthropists in 2010
At a time when charitable gifts to nonprofits declined, a report released by Social Venture Partners SVP Boston and Social Venture Partners International (SVPI), revealed an upward trend in its latest numbers associated with grant making, volunteer service and organizational growth in 2010....>> More

- November 30, 2010
SVP Boston gets thumbs up from grant recipients
NEWS RELEASE Media Contact: Marjorie Ringrose, Executive Director, SVP Boston (617) 312 3772 /mringrose@svpboston.org Social Venture Partners Boston Gets Thumbs Up from Grant Recipients Boston (November 30, 2010) – Social Venture Partners Boston (SVP Boston) announced its latest...>> More

New York Times - November 20, 2010
SVP Partner Tony Wagner in Thomas Friedman's OpEd, "Teaching for America"
Teaching for America By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN New York Times, November 20, 2010 Nation-building in the classroom: Arne Duncan’s push to find the next generation of teachers.>> More

- March 10, 2010
SVP on venture philanthropy at Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) roundtable
Marjorie Ringrose and leaders from other venture philanthropy organizations were invited by EPIP to discuss various forms of venture philanthropy -- their defining characteristics and their contributions to philanthropy over the past decade.>> More

- March 8, 2010
SVP on impactful giving at Boston Philanthropic Advisors Roundtable (BPART)
Marjorie Ringrose was invited to lead a discussion about impactful giving and engaged philanthropy. The Boston Philanthropic Advisors Roundtable (BPART) is a study group comprised of professionals from both the for-profit and non-profit sectors in Boston. For the past two years, BPART has...>> More

- March 5, 2010
Replication in Small/Medium Sized Nonprofits: Finding the 80/20 Rule
Like most SVPs throughout the network, SVP Boston works with small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations that often seek to replicate their programs or services in other communities. Interested in scaling successful programs, but concerned about the risks associated with replication, SVP...>> More

- February 4, 2010
Greig Schneider on leadership development at Boston Club forum
Greig Schneider,  Partner and Boston office head of Egon Zehnder International, shared SVP Boston's newest organizational capacity building offering: a leadership capacity assessment tool SVP Boston will be using to bring leadership development assets to the Executive Directors of its...>> More

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