May Insider
- casselmontannasvpb
- 2 days ago
- 6 min read
Dear Partners, Grantees, and Supporters,
The mission of SVP Boston is to provide consulting and technical support to help build capacity in nonprofits while also developing informed philanthropists—an effort that has a major impact on the nonprofit sector.
Our partners from the corporate world who serve on engagement teams quickly learn that the challenges nonprofits face are unique. By working closely with nonprofit leaders to solve real-world problems, our volunteer consultants gain valuable insight that will serve them well in their future roles as volunteers, board members, and donors. A world in which philanthropists have a deep understanding of how nonprofits operate, the value they provide, and the challenges they face will foster smarter, more effective partnerships between donors and nonprofits.
I am proud to work with a community of skilled professionals committed to making the world a better place. They embrace the opportunity to collaborate with others who share a common vision for social impact. As we grow, I look forward to welcoming more partners and helping them deepen their engagement with the nonprofit sector as SVP Boston cultivates informed, compassionate, and generous social investors.
If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a hands-on, informed philanthropist, please invite them to one of our upcoming events listed below or introduce them to me to learn more.
As always, I welcome the opportunity to connect by phone, Zoom, or over coffee.
In gratitude,
Karin Cassel Mitterando, CEO
Dear Partners, Grantees, and Supporters,
The mission of SVP Boston is to provide consulting and technical support to help build capacity in nonprofits while also developing informed philanthropists—an effort that has a major impact on the nonprofit sector.
Our partners from the corporate world who serve on engagement teams quickly learn that the challenges nonprofits face are unique. By working closely with nonprofit leaders to solve real-world problems, our volunteer consultants gain valuable insight that will serve them well in their future roles as volunteers, board members, and donors. A world in which philanthropists have a deep understanding of how nonprofits operate, the value they provide, and the challenges they face will foster smarter, more effective partnerships between donors and nonprofits.
I am proud to work with a community of skilled professionals committed to making the world a better place. They embrace the opportunity to collaborate with others who share a common vision for social impact. As we grow, I look forward to welcoming more partners and helping them deepen their engagement with the nonprofit sector as SVP Boston cultivates informed, compassionate, and generous social investors.
If you know anyone who is interested in becoming a hands-on, informed philanthropist, please invite them to one of our upcoming events listed below or introduce them to me to learn more.
As always, I welcome the opportunity to connect by phone, Zoom, or over coffee.
In gratitude,
Karin Cassel Mitterando, CEO
“Being a SVPB lead partner allows me to stretch myself as a professional by a) developing my expertise in managing bigger consultant/client teams and more complex consulting projects, b) creating consulting content and tools that can be leveraged for other SVPB consulting teams/projects, c) working with like-minded SVPB professionals who want to give of themselves for the betterment of the client(s) we serve, and d) seeing the growing joy/motivation in the client's demeanor as they obtain huge value from our monumental work with them.” - Harvey Simkovits, SVP Boston Partner and Team Lead, pictured with Abdi Ali, Executive Director of WordPowered, at their recent annual fundraiser, Pros&Conversation.
NextGen Philanthropist Meet Up: May 19, 2026, 6 PM  The NextGen Philanthropist group invites you to a casual meetup at Aeronaut Brewing Company. This will be an opportunity to connect, unwind, and continue building momentum within Boston’s next generation of changemakers. Expect great conversation, pizza on us, and great local brews to catch up with fellow members of the community. This event is also a great chance to bring a guest, whether it’s a friend, colleague, or anyone curious about getting more involved in Boston’s nonprofit ecosystem. We’d love to introduce new faces to SVP Boston and share what we’re building together. When: May 19, 6 PM Where: Aeronaut Brewing Company, 14 Tyler St, Somerville, MA 02143 |
Lunch & Learn: May 20, 2026 Bringing the Mission to Life: The Power of Story in Nonprofit Fundraising  The Lunch & Learn Series is free and open to the public. Storytelling is a powerful tool to bring your work to life in ways that inspire donors while giving a voice to those you serve. We will review the brain science of donor motivation, the variety of media for storytelling, and how to maintain high ethical standards with your subjects. Presenters Amy Meneely is an independent fundraising and communications consultant. She previously served as the Director of Development and Communications at Caritas Communities and has many years of experience in non-profit grant writing, communications, and events, in the arts, education, housing, senior services and more. Wendy Price served as a copywriter for Caritas Communities for many years, interviewing residents to share their stories with donors and preparing resident speakers for the annual gala. She has been involved with many non-profits over the years serving the homeless, bereaved families and sex trafficked women. |
Lunch & Learn: June 3, 2026 The Massachusetts Nonprofit Collaboration Fund: Planning for Sustained Collaboration  The Massachusetts Nonprofit Collaboration Fund (MassCollab) is a funder collaborative that officially launched in the Fall of 2025. The fund provides Massachusetts nonprofits with advice, tools, and grants to support the exploration and implementation of long-term, sustained collaborations. Hosted by Jennie Segal, Masscollab's Initiative Manager, who will present on the nuts and bolts on how to access funding as a nonprofit, and about the general goals of the fund and successful case studies. This is an opportunity to ask questions and start to think about your own organization's strengths and where there may be gaps. |
Look for these Lunch & Learns coming soon: Justin Allen: Developing an 'Accelerator' Mindset to Drive Impact Kate Bennis: Communicating with Sway: Cultivating the Skills and Techniques of Great Communication Janet Lawn: Planning a Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign: Samaritans' Experience Karin Mitterando: How to Build Events That Actually Scale All previous Lunch & Learn sessions are available on our website for free - and we have an amazing library! Topics include cybersecurity, fundraising, leveraging AI, and more! |
Partner Recruitment Breakfast: June 4, 2026, 8 pm Bring your network to an in-person information session on becoming an SVP Boston  Partner. Join us at Holland & Knight for coffee, a continental breakfast, and inspiring grantee and partner speakers. RSVP to me here if you and a friend can make it! |
Partners Annual Meeting: June 15, 2026, 5:30 pm  To all partners, don't forget to mark your calendars for our Annual Partner Meeting at the offices of Holland & Knight. Please reach out to me here if you have any questions or haven't RSVP'd yet! |
Welcome New Partner! Ryan Wasylyshyn  After graduating from Fordham University in 2022, I began my career at KPMG's Boston office, where I spent 3 years partnering with clients to improve and strengthen their financial processes. During my time at KPMG, I developed strong financial and technical skills while working in a fast paced, evolving environment. In 2025, I joined Lantheus Medical Imaging, where I currently work within their finance team to support research and development initiatives. "I joined SVP because I wanted a way to give back that was both hands-on and genuinely impactful, not just a one-off volunteer experience. SVP's focus on skills-based volunteering and long term partnerships really resonated with me, especially as someone who enjoys solving problems and building sustainable solutions. It also felt like a great opportunity to learn from and collaborate with thoughtful, mission-driven people while making a difference in my community." |
About SVP Social Venture Partners Boston is a partner-led, venture philanthropy 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports early-stage, local nonprofits through a combination of pro bono consulting to tackle projects to accelerate scaling their organizations and unrestricted grants to fund operations. Since 2002, SVP Boston has provided more than $5M in funding, and tens of thousands of hours of pro bono support, to more than 30 of our city’s most impactful nonprofits. SVP Boston is an affiliate of SVP International – an organization that amplifies the impact of donors and nonprofits worldwide. With more than 40 affiliates across the globe, SVP Partners number more than 3,400 globally and have collectively provided more than $70M to nearly 1,000 nonprofits that are changing lives around the world. Learn more: svpboston.org |
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