Partnership Benefits
Affiliation
- Affiliation with a pioneering, highly leveraged model of philanthropy
- Networking among local and nonprofit, foundation and business leaders
- Access to Partner-only events/activities in Portland and internationally
- Identification with SVP through business cards, biography, LinkedIn® and SVP International “My Sites”
- Participation in Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington and Social Venture Partners international events and partnerships
Leveraged, High-Impact Community Investments
- Engaged community investments, which offer:
- High leverage potential
- Proven (or provable) methods and strategies
- Strong leadership
- Opportunities to scale-up, replicate and/or strengthen the agency
- Clear path to sustainability
- Clear entrance and exit strategies
- Opportunities for capacity building and engagement by SVP Partners
- Support for education, children/youth/families at risk in Portland metro area
- Influence over investment decisions through Investment Team and Partner surveys
- Regular portfolio and return on investment information
Engagement & Education
- High-level and direct service volunteer engagements with SVPP and Investees (as desired)
- Hands-on education in community need and grantmaking
- Weekly Partner-only communications regarding progress with investments, community need and philanthropy development opportunities
- Partner education on community issues, giving practices and more
- Access and influence into best practice resources developed across SVP network
Additional Benefits
Partner Sponsors- Sponsor recognition in SVPP newsletter and website (optional)
- Employee involvement: 2 employee representative; up to 20 involved
- Sponsorship/hosting opp. for SVPP activity/event (outside vendors are not solicited or permitted to sponsor or advertise to our Partners)
- Recognition of affiliation on SVPP website
- Recognition of positive contributions in SVPP newsletter and PR efforts
- PR value of affiliation
- Access to all Letters of Interest and full grant proposals submitted to SVPP
Access a printable PDF document of all Partnership Benefits, Expectations and Options here.
