Driven by community and strengthened through connection. SVP Vancouver is one of largest network of engaged donors.
SVP Vancouver enjoys the support and involvement of 145+ Partners, ranging from tech-savvy entrepreneurs to financial managers to community leaders, corporate veterans, foundation executives and those just beginning to explore their giving potential.
As part of SVP, Partners also connect into a larger network of engaged donors, with more than 4,000 members spanning across diverse sectors, perspective, and lived experiences.
Every story is different, but each is fuelled by a series of connections. That’s the beauty of the SVP network. You never know who will take your impact to the next level.
Get to know some of our Partners…
Sandra Gordeeva (Partner since 2024)
Sandra joined SVP Vancouver in 2024. With a career as an ESL (English as a second/additional language)…
Neil Duke (Partner since 2018)
Neil has been an SVP Partner since 2018. He was the main principal of Target Products, and…
Kathy Butler (Partner since 2003)
Kathy Butler, Head of Wholesale Banking British Columbia at CIBC, is a long-standing SVP Partner and business…
Meagan Sutton (Partner since 2018)
Meet Meagan Sutton, an expert in evaluation and impact with over 15 years of experience working with…
Nicole Geyer (Partner since 2008)
Nicole Geyer, outgoing board chair at SVP Vancouver and passionate advocate for philanthropy and community engagement, reflects…
Bob Armstrong (Partner since 2015)
Meet Bob Armstrong, an executive and advisor who channels his financial acumen and leadership skills toward making…
Wayman Crosby (Partner since 2023)
Meet Wayman Crosby (pictured with wife, Penny), a passionate philanthropist, community leader, and SVP Vancouver member. Wayman…
Greg Sullivan (Partner since 2016)
Greg has worked in a variety of areas including investment management, capital markets, energy, power, and natural…
Partner Q + A: getting to know Janet Wood and David Rice
Eight years ago, SVP Partner and Board member, Alanna Donahue, recommended to her friend, Janet Wood, that…
Dan Bowditch (Partner since 2009)
Dan Bowditch, man of the hour, is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet. This former BC…
Norm Francis (Distinguished Partner, 2001)
Background: Norm co-founded the company that created the highly successful ACCPAC and Simply Accounting software. He later…
