Strong organizations start with strong leaders, but too often, nonprofit leaders are expected to give endlessly without having a place to reflect, connect, and grow. As we shared in our October 2025 snapshot, our nonprofit leaders are stretched thin. This is why SVP Vancouver launched The Leadership Table. An event built on the belief that when … Read more
The energy was high and the spirit of collaboration even higher at SVP Vancouver’s first-ever Impact Open: A Pickleball Invitational on Wednesday, September 24th. As Janelle Zwarych, our Director of Engagement, shared in her welcome speech, “This event was designed to bring together SVP Partners, corporate allies, and nonprofit organizations in a new way to support … Read more
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
Zero Ceiling’s Journey from Grassroots to Sector Leader How long does it take to transform a grassroots nonprofit into a sector leader with scalable impact? For Zero Ceiling, an SVP Vancouver Investee in 2016, the answer is, just a few years with the right people, shared vision, and catalytic support. Founded in Whistler, B.C., Zero … Read more
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
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 Vancouver’s new Series B granting stream was designed for moments like this—when a nonprofit has a proven model and a bold idea that’s ready to grow. LDS – Learn. Develop. Succeed. has long been a standout in B.C.’s education landscape, and we’re so proud to call them a partner. Their core program, RISE One-to-One, … Read more
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
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
Last week, SVP Partners rolled up their sleeves to support the BC Society of Transition Houses (BCSTH) in a way that’s uniquely SVP: by listening, sharing ideas, and finding the places where experience, networks, and insights can help a nonprofit grow. The evening was all about the “strengthen” part of our model; deepening BCSTH’s connection … Read more
