Social Venture Partners (SVP) Philadelphia Information

Social Venture Partners Philadelphia (SVP) is a collective giving network of engaged leaders committed to reducing poverty in our region. By leveraging resources and investing in collaborative solutions, SVP Philadelphia connects social impact organizations with people who want to contribute money, time and their professional skills and networks. Powered by United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ), SVP Philadelphia is the newest chapter of SVP International, the global leader in engaged philanthropy with more than 3400 philanthropists in 42 cities. Collectively, the SVP network has invested more than $80 million dollars and countless hours of volunteer support in more than 900 nonprofits worldwide. Our Vision: We envision a Philadelphia where leaders working closest to the issues have the power and resources necessary to make lasting change. Our Mission: To build and nurture an equity-driven community of philanthropists and nonprofit organizations committed to disrupting the structures that enable intergenerational poverty. Our Strategies: 1. Build a network of informed, engaged, effective philanthropists committed to investing in addressing poverty in Philadelphia 2. Invest our time, talent, treasure, and ties in effective BIPOC-led, BIPOC-empowering organizations addressing social, racial, economic disparities as the means of reducing poverty in Philadelphia Cover photo credit: Master Wen on Unsplash