SVP Model
Life has taught us the importance of helping others.
Business has taught us to always plan ahead.
We pool funds to support Investees and SVP Calgary
SVP Partners (donors) join SVP by making an annual contribution of $5,000 or more. The funds are pooled and used to provide grants to Investees (grant recipients) and support SVP’s programs and operations. Grant funds are used for general operating support and capacity-building projects.
We collaborate with our Investees
We bring our collective expertise to promising nonprofit organizations, collaborating with them to positively impact our community. Investees are selected through a committee of 10–12 SVP Partners. Once selected, SVP works in concert with the organization to improve upon their ability to deliver effective programs.
We strengthen the organization as a whole
Building upon the programmatic expertise of the Investee, SVP helps the organization strengthen its management practices, strategies and systems.
With access to skilled volunteers, professional consultants and management training opportunities, Investees can improve the following: Board Development and Governance, Leadership Development, Program Evaluation and Performance Management, Financial Management, Fund Development, Information Technology, Marketing, PR and Communications, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, and Legal.
We promote multi-year partnerships
SVP seeks to develop true partnerships with nonprofits.
Once selected, a Lead Partner is assigned to work with each Investee. The Lead Partner assists the Investee in prioritizing their organizational capacity-building goals, developing their annual work plan and coordinating a team of volunteer and paid consultants. Investees participate in an annual review process to measure progress on goals, assess volunteer projects and use of SVP resources.
There are generally three to five Investees working with SVP Calgary in any given year, and funding relationships with most organizations last between three and five years.