We Eliminate Barriers For Nonprofits So That They Can Eliminate Barriers For B.C.’s Children.
Traditional philanthropy funds programs. We invest in what makes them work — strong leaders, resilient organizations, and proven strategies that deliver lasting outcomes for children and youth.
Across B.C., nonprofits are tackling the toughest challenges facing vulnerable children and youth — issues that markets can’t fix and governments can’t fully fund.
Yet traditional philanthropy often falls short, funding programs while neglecting the leadership and infrastructure that make those programs work. We do something different.
SVP Vancouver invests where others don’t: in the people and systems that power social change. Because strong, supported leaders build resilient organizations — and resilient organizations change lives.
We don’t just write cheques. We build deep partnerships with exceptional nonprofit leaders — backing them with:
- Multi-year, unrestricted funding that gives leaders room to think and breathe
- Strategic expertise and mentorship from business and community leaders
- Hands-on capacity building in governance, finance, HR, and more
- A community of changemakers for connection and collaboration
- A genuine, long-term partnership rooted in trust, learning, and commitment
Our nonprofit partners don’t just grow — they transform. They strengthen their teams, attract major investment, and deliver deeper, lasting impact for children and families.
Our Impact is Lasting
Significant Scale
In 2024, SVP’s portfolio of nonprofit organizations supported 55,000+ children, youth, and families across B.C.
Increased Reach
Nonprofit programming deepens and expands, reaching more young people with stronger, higher-quality support.
Enablers of Innovation
Organizations become more resilient — able to adapt, take smart risks, and innovate when needs change.
Proven Results
We invest in nonprofits delivering proven strategies linked to global data that demonstrate better long-term outcomes for children and youth.
"We were a small organization... and nobody really knew about us, so SVP Vancouver's three-year capacity building grant was huge. It helped us to hire the communications coordinator and to build our website, with additional support from SVP Partners who were sharing their expertise and best practices. As I said, we've been really, really grateful for SVP."
- Co-Executive Director, Blind Beginnings, SVP Alumni Investee
Together with our community, we’re building a more resilient nonprofit sector — one equipped to deliver lasting, evidence-based solutions for children and youth.
And we’re building relationships among the people who make it possible. SVP Partners are business and nonprofit leaders come together to learn, share expertise, and practice a more connected, effective form of philanthropy — one that drives real change.
Partner support fills a critical gap. It builds strong leaders and resilient organizations — multiplying impact far beyond any single program.
