Social Venture Partners Denver

Make a Difference This Colorado Gives Day! Join Social Venture Partners Denver in driving meaningful change across Denver. Your donation fuels a network that empowers nonprofits to grow and thrive, addressing the biggest challenges in health, economic, and racial inequities. Here’s the impact you help create: 8-week capacity-building cohorts to strengthen nonprofits. Pro bono 1:1 consulting from experienced Partners. Funding readiness programs and collective grantmaking to connect nonprofits with critical resources. Last year, your support helped us: Provide 600+ hours of free consulting. Assist 129 organizations in scaling their missions. Your support matters. Donate today and make an impact that lasts. Together, we can create a stronger, more equitable Denver. ?? https://lnkd.in/gQYRVhNE #SVPDenverColoradoGives #ColoradoGivesDay #BestDaytoGive

Yesterday we completed our final session of our first ever Board Engagement Workshop series. In partnership with the BNDC / RTL Foundation we delivered this cohort to six organizations working to improve their board operations. Our facilitator, Eloise Casdorph from Nonprofit Navigators, taught organization leaders tools for board recruitment, policy development, and how to approach board conflict. We are grateful to have spent the past 10 weeks with this amazing group and deeply appreciate the passion and authenticity they each bring to the work. Congratulations Wezesha Dada Center, SCD Enrichment Program, Epitome of Black Excellence and Partnership, Latinx Therapist Project, Latin American Educational Foundation, and Vibe Tribe Adventures. We look forward to seeing you in 2025 Bridget S., Sarah Alarcon, AAMS, MiDian Z. Shofner, Jessica M. Newton, Maya Wheeler, and Shalelia Dillard! A special thank you to Kris Craven and Richard Lewis for your crucial roles in making this program happen! We also want to thank our amazing coaches, Justin George, Tara Bruckert Alderfer, Kelly Holmes, and Tricia Allen, for supporting participants in their work along the way.

Does your Metro Denver-based organization focus on one of the following? ?? Arts and Culture ?? Economic Opportunity and Self Sufficiency ?? Education and Lifelong Learning ?? Environmental Conservation ?? Health and Wellness ?? Social Services Yes? Apply for the Impact100 Metro Denver grant by December 16th for the opportunity to raise $100,000 to further your mission! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/girzc8pt?

Yesterday, we completed our final Theory of Change cohort of the year! 10 social mission organizations doing incredible work in our community participated and created beautiful graphic and narrative versions of a Theory of Change. We are continuously impressed by the work organizations put into our programs. Great job yesterday presenting Soul 2 Soul Sisters, Domino Service Dogs, YANAM2M, and CHEF! Thank you Kimberly Marie Bonner, Teja Gorantla, Allie Reitz, Russ Williams, CFA, Kathy Workman, and Amy Warner for being supportive coaches! And thank you Paul Collier for facilitating another successful cohort! See you in more programs in 2025 Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council, Jefferson County Food Policy Council, NAMI Colorado, COLORADO BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT, Rocky Mountain Prosperity Project, and Denver Urban Debate League!

As we wrap up our fall programs and reflect on an incredible 2024, we’re beyond grateful for what the SVP Denver community has achieved together. This year, more than 400 community members engaged in our programs, contributing over 616 hours of pro bono support—a value of nearly $200,000. Together, we’ve facilitated over 2,000 meaningful connections with social mission organizations across Denver, creating real change. This work wouldn’t be possible without supporters like you. Each member of our team—Rich Shockey, Karen Mortimer, Eliana Christine Blancas, Dara Bellinson, MSW, and Akila Copeland, MBA—brings a deep commitment to the Denver community and to the changemakers we serve. Working alongside such dedicated colleagues and learning from visionary leaders inspires us every day. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey this year. With a strong foundation and an energized team, we’re excited for what 2025 holds. We look forward to creating even more impact together in the coming year! #CommunityImpact #SVPDenver #Gratitude #ProBono #DenverCommunity #Changemakers

Last week we gathered for our second annual Impact Showcase. Despite the snow storm, over 100 people attended to learn, connect, and celebrate. We were excited to see several invaluable connections made between organizations, funders, and impact-driven individuals looking to be involved in community. From corporate connections to business advising opportunities, everyone came with something to offer. Resource sharing is central to social mission work and we are overjoyed to have fostered a thoughtful space for collaboration. As we highlighted at the event, collective giving and trust-based philanthropy are central to SVP Denver’s mission. Together, we’re not just pooling resources; we’re shifting how resources are distributed with respect for those leading on-the-ground change. Your presence and commitment remind us of the power of this movement and reinforce our mission to democratize philanthropy. SVP Denver has a goal of raising $15,000 between the organizations featured at our Impact Showcase and our Collective Impact Fund to be distributed in future grant cycles. We hope you will consider making a donation to some of these incredible organizations! Donation Pages Adam's Purpose - https://lnkd.in/g-v5S2Xs? B-Konnected -https://bkonnected.org/ COLORADO BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT - https://lnkd.in/gRQZXG_G? Culinarians Helping Entrepreneurial Folks (CHEF) - https://lnkd.in/gfZTWFc8? Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC) - https://lnkd.in/gxP_Nj-8? Early Childhood Service Corps - https://lnkd.in/gHAkCSQf? Foster Source - https://lnkd.in/g27i7ww? HighView - https://lnkd.in/gd2wRb5U? Innervision - https://lnkd.in/gtWwGGQC? Kaizen Food Rescue - https://lnkd.in/d9wZKNe3? Park Hill Financial District - https://lnkd.in/gX3cekBV? Soul 2 Soul Sisters - https://lnkd.in/e3rgw7h? Teach by Tech, Inc. - https://lnkd.in/g4UAcant? The Village Institute - https://lnkd.in/gxjMYap6? Social Venture Partners Denver Collective Impact Fund - https://lnkd.in/ghr2jjwU A big thank you to Fidelity Charitable? who helped make this event possible!

Despite the weather conditions, we have decided to move forward with our Impact Showcase this evening. We are deeply looking forward to being in community tonight and celebrating the positive work impacting our community right now. We hope to see you there to learn from the featured organizations! Collective Impact Fund Grantees: ?? Soul 2 Soul Sisters ?? Culinarians Helping Entrepreneurial Folks ?? The Village Institute Featured Organizations ?? Adam's Purpose ?? B-Konnected ?? COLORADO BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT ?? Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council ?? Early Childhood Service Corps ?? Foster Source ?? HighView ?? Kaizen Food Rescue ?? Innervision ?? Park Hill Financial District ?? Teach by Tech, Inc. Register: https://lnkd.in/gSVMguPa..

It’s almost here! Our 2024 Impact Showcase is THIS THURSDAY from 5-7:30pm at the Posner Center. Our annual Impact Showcase is an opportunity to reflect on the amazing work being done in our community, connect with impact-driven individuals, give to organizations that speak to you, and celebrate. Our Community Review Committee selected 14 wonderful organizations to table at the Showcase. Join us on Thursday to learn about their work and how you can support! Collective Impact Fund Grantees:? ?? Soul 2 Soul Sisters ?? Culinarians Helping Entrepreneurial Folks ?? The Village Institute Featured Organizations ?? Adam's Purpose ?? B-Konnected ?? COLORADO BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT ?? Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council ?? Early Childhood Service Corps ?? Foster Source ?? HighView ?? Kaizen Food Rescue ?? Innervision ?? Park Hill Financial District ?? Teach by Tech, Inc. Register: https://lnkd.in/gSVMguPa..?

A special part of SVP Denver’s Collective Impact Fund is that grant decisions are made by a Community Review Committee. Our Committee is composed of impact-driven individuals across many professional fields. We are grateful for the perspectives and passion they bring to the table. Below is a testimony from Enid Carlson. Enid took great time and intention to work with her peer reviewers and the larger committee to select wonderful organizations to table at our Impact Showcase and to receive small grants. Thank you Enid! Read below and register to meet the amazing organizations our Committee selected! Register: https://lnkd.in/gSVMguPa..

Meet our second set of Impact Showcase featuring organizations! Our Community Review Committee has selected Adam's Purpose, B-Konnected, COLORADO BLACK ARTS MOVEMENT, Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council, and Teach by Tech, Inc. for their powerful local impact and innovative approaches. These organizations are tackling pressing issues—grief support, disability justice, arts accessibility, and housing stability—making a meaningful difference in our community.