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- 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

 
 
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EVENTS
 
Investee Selection - May 12, 2011
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Yankee Swap and Social - January 20, 2011
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Boston Debate League Tournament - November 12, 2010
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Wine Tasting and Social - September 23, 2010
SVP Partners and their guests will enjoy an evening of great conversation, complimented by a wine tasting. This event is open to SVP Partners and their guests. Details coming soon.>> More

After work get-together - August 19, 2010
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After work get-together - July 14, 2010
This event is for SVP Partners and their guests.>> More

After work get-together - June 17, 2010
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"Serve and Grow" with youth of The Food Project - June 12, 2010
SVP Partners and their guests work with youth from The Food Project to prepare the summer's harvest. Whether it is preparing the soil for planting, planting watermelon, or getting rid of pests the...>> More

Compass Working Capital: SVP Boston's 2010 Investment - May 14, 2010
SVP Partners have selected Compass Working Capital for a significant three year investment. Partners will spend the next three years working with the leadership of Compass Working Capital to help...>> More

All Partner Meeting: Select New Investee - May 13, 2010
This event is open to SVP Partners and their guests.  More details coming soon.>> More

Tony Helies on "Leading Between the Lines: How Partnerships with Business are Transforming American Education" at HBS Alumni Association - April 8, 2010
For more information, go to http://wwwhbsab.org/article.html?aid=325>> More

Forum: Replication in Small/Medium Sized Nonprofits -- Finding the 80/20 Rul - March 5, 2010
As engaged philanthropists, SVP Parthers help our Investees work through some of the most interesting (and often challenging) business opportunities they face. Replication is one of these. We will...>> More

Investment Committee meets - March - April 2010
A fabulous opportunity to learn about the nonprofit world and contribute to the heart of our work. Each year, SVP Boston Partners entrust the identification of potential new investments to a...>> More

Yankee Swap and Social - January 21, 2010
Our take on the classic New England tradition. All SVP Partners and their guests are invited to "re-gift" their (least) precious gifts from the holidays. >> More

Boston Debate League Tournament - December 11, 2009
SVP Partners and their guests are invited to view a Boston Debate League tournament. Or judge the tournament, if you are interested in a more intense experience. >>Learn how to become a...>> More

Boston's Youth -- A Private Tour - November 4, 2009
Take a private bus/walking tour of some of Boston's most challenged neighborhoods. See and hear, first hand, how our city's education system and workforce development programs impact (or fail to...>> More

Wine Tasting and Social - September 24, 2009
SVP Partners and their guests will enjoy an evening of great conversation, complimented by lessons and comparisons of the wines of Long Island and California.>> More

 
 
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