Becoming an SVP Boston Grantee

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SVP Boston runs an annual grant cycle, with a focus on emerging nonprofits that fit in with our Social Impact Priority Framework.

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Our grantmaking starts with a rigorous selection process, where we look for organizations that are at an exciting inflection point, whose leaders are not afraid of taking risks, and who are ready and eager to grow. At each stage of our cycle, we work with applicants to understand which organizations are best fit for an SVP engagement, diving into programming, financials, and more.

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Once selected, we work with selected grantees on 12-month engagements, putting together a core consulting team that tackles projects ranging from strategic planning, to staffing and human resources, governance issues, financial planning, and more. Throughout our engagement, we pitch in on smaller projects as they come up, bringing in partners who have the relevant expertise to support on immediate needs. We also connect the nonprofits across our portfolio, building a community of dynamic leaders creating lasting change in Boston.