On August 25th, seventeen DSVP partners attended the first of two Investment Committee orientation sessions at The Richards Group. Social Venture Partner philanthropy relies on a model in which the investment decision is determined by the partners. We convene an investment committee each year, and it is open to all in the partnership. Through a competitive grant process, we look for nonprofits in the community that focus on children and education. Then together, the partners explore, assess and determine who will be their next investment.
This year, we recieved forty-one proposals. A variety of issue areas relating to children were presented in the following focus areas: Early Childhood (4), Arts and Culture (3), Child health and welfare (10), Civic/Engagement/Leadership (1), College Prep/Drop out prevention (9), Mental Health and Disability (3), Environment (4), and Family Support (7).
Thank you to Brad Logan and Susan Hoff, this year’s IC chairs for all of their hard work.
For those partners still interessted in joining the committee, the next IC Orientation is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th from 4:30-6pm. Please contact Sari at sraskin@dsvp.org to join the ’09 IC!
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