Our Mission
Social Venture Partners passionately attacks social and economic inequality and promotes nonprofit innovation across the Charlotte region through venture philanthropy.
How Do We Do This?
- Partners (volunteers) contribute on average $5,000 per year (or supplement their financial contribution with service for the equivalent) to create an annual giving fund. These Partners are connected to nonprofits based on their specific interests and skills, allowing them to work with these organizations in a deep and meaningful way.
- Provide unrestricted, multi-year investments to several nonprofits per year with the goal of strengthening their organizations and impact in the community. These nonprofits receive an SVP grant (approximately $20,000 – $25,000/year for three years), but as importantly, they receive expertise and acumen from our Partner group.
- Identify, support, and connect the community to issues and entrepreneurs in the Charlotte region through SEED20, SVP’s annual program to promote social innovation.
- Help Partners become more strategic and effective donors by providing educational opportunities through exposure to and engagement with community leaders and issues.
Join us! SVP will connect you to people who share your passion, engage you in transformative community work that feeds your soul, and help you take your impact to the next level.
