SVP Network Grows Despite Sluggish Economy

Based on 2009 member data, the SVP network grew 2 percent in 2009. Our network of personal philanthropists contributed $3.16 million to 149 nonprofits last year and SVP partners also contributed thousands of hours of volunteer service to nonprofits in 25 cities throughout North America and Japan.

“Our partners continued to be highly engaged in their communities in 2009.” says Ruth Jones, Executive Director at Social Venture Partners International. “For the fifth year in a row, our partner satisfaction rate continues to grow. 77% of partners are involved with SVP beyond making an annual contribution and are active volunteers."

Quick Facts

• There are currently 25 member organizations in the SVP network.
• SVP gave away $3.16 million to 149 nonprofits in 2009.
• In 2009, partner units grew by 1.81% and the number individuals grew by 1.75%.
• In 2009, the partner unit growth rate grew by nearly 7 percentage points.  In 2008, the growth rate had taken a drop of 22 percentage points.
• The SVP network is projecting positive growth of 5% for 2010.
• The partner satisfaction rate continues to grow for the fifth year in a row.
• Since its inception in 1997, the SVP network has made $36.1 million in grant investments to 397 nonprofit organizations.

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Content courtesy of Social Venture Partners International.