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Media Releases
High Impact Philanthropy - What's It Look Like?
October 11, 2011 via Social Venture Partners International
Media Contacts
Willow Russell, Communications & Fundraising Manager
206-374-8757 x21 | willowr@svpseattle.org
Paul Shoemaker, Executive Connector
206-374-9757 x20 | shoe@svpseattle.org
Images
You can download our logo here, and find available photos on Flickr. If you would like to use any of our photos, please contact Willow Russell.
Fast Facts
What We Do: Social Venture Partners makes connections that make a difference. They help individuals realize greater impact with their giving, strengthen nonprofits, and enrich the social sector – ultimately building our community’s capacity for positive change. Learn more >>
Leadership: Executive Connector, Paul Shoemaker (Bio)
Issue We Focus On: Early childhood development, K-12 education, out-of-school time, the environment
History: Founded in 1997 by Paul Brainerd and group of Seattle’s business leaders
By the Numbers
- 400+ members in Seattle
- 2000+ members worldwide
- 25 SVP affiliates across North America and Japan
Since 1997…
- 70+ King County nonprofits funded
- $13 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours given to King County nonprofits
- $41 million given to nonprofits worldwide

