SVP Vancouver

Stronger Together: How Early Years Leaders are Innovating Together

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At SVP Vancouver, we know that when leaders connect, possibilities multiply. That’s why our work is about more than writing cheques—it’s about intentionally creating the conditions for collaboration that lead to stronger programs and better outcomes for children and families. The Early Years Innovation Fund is one example. By supporting a cohort of organizations serving … Read more

Fresh Thinking: The SVP Team’s Top Reads & Resources

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Looking for your next great read or listen before summer comes to an end? The SVP Vancouver team has curated an assortment of articles, reports, books, and more. We’re always looking for learning opportunities as part of our commitment to being a well-informed, effective, and engaged community who advocates for the kind of unearmarked, operational … Read more

SVP Vancouver Granting Streams

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Group of diverse young children running joyfully through a park. They are smiling and dressed in summer clothing, with large trees and green grass around them on a sunny day.

Fuelling Impact at Every Stage Over the years, SVP’s funding model has evolved to support nonprofits at multiple stages of their life cycle, from early pilots to scaling proven models. Whether a nonprofit organization is stabilizing operations, scaling a proven model, or testing out a new idea, there’s a stream of funding that can help … Read more

SVP Capacity Building in Action: Outcomes of SVP’s Government Relations and Strategic Communications Session

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We heard from our Investees & Alumni organizations that Government Relations and Strategic Communications are high priorities for them. At SVP, we strive to build capacity and tailor programming to where it is needed, with support from internal and external Partners.  Last month, we invited two top-notch consultants, Parm from Core Firm and Megana from … Read more

Better Start for B.C.’s Early Childhood Educators

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How one SVP investee is closing the gaps left by government programs and building a stronger path into the sector. B.C. is facing a childcare crisis. There aren’t enough educators, and those in the field grapple with burnout, low wages, and high turnover. To address this, the B.C. government introduced the Dual Credit Program, allowing … Read more

SVP Vancouver’s New Home at The GENERATOR: A Perfect Synergy

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At SVP, home is where the innovation is! We’re excited to share that SVP Vancouver has a new home at Nimbus Synergies’ The GENERATOR. The GENERATOR isn’t just an office, it’s a one-of-a-kind startup hub exclusively designed for early-stage health-tech ventures. They provide a nurturing space and a vibrant community, completely free of charge. Our … Read more

From Idea to Impact: How SVP Helped BabyGoRound Scale with Confidence

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Last week marked the opening of BabyGoRound’s new Cloverdale location, a critical and much-needed expansion made possible through an Early Years Innovation Fund grant from SVP Vancouver. Since their initial partnership with us in 2019, BabyGoRound has seen an 185% increase in the number of families they support through in-person appointments, helping 2,000 families in … Read more

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