On June 5th, eighty-one eager guests gathered together for SVP’s 23rd Annual General Meeting at beautiful VanDusen Gardens. We were also joined by an amazing panel who shared how SVP’s unique model of support has helped them grow and evolve, and better support the children and youth they serve.
At our AGM on June 5th, we were thrilled to present the SVP Distinguished Partner Award to Dan Bowditch.
At SVP we FIND, FUND, and STRENGTHEN organizations through our venture philanthropy model, forming close, trusting relationships with them. We we want to help organizations go even further; to level up and do even more. We want to change the game for the non-profits we work with, the kids they support, and the non-profit sector as a whole.
Introducing an exciting new granting approach for SVP Vancouver that will help us triple our venture philanthropy support, starting today.
Nicole Geyer, outgoing board chair at SVP Vancouver and passionate advocate for philanthropy and community engagement, reflects on her journey from viewing philanthropy as a stuffy concept associated with wealth to embracing it as a personal commitment to giving back.
Positive change through the power of philanthropy is what SVP is all about. So we were very excited to partner with TD Wealth Private Giving Foundation to co-host the Women in Philanthropy event on April 18th.
On March 13th, SVP Partners, Investees, and Alumni gathered for SVP’s first Social Dialogue Series event of the year. We were joined by Dr. Paul Kershaw of Generation Squeeze to delve into the topic of systems change.
As we sail into 2024, we want to review the different options available to you, as well as share a reminder that there is no one way or right way to be engaged! Or any obligation to be engaged at all!
Please join us in extending a warm welcome back to BabyGoRound! BabyGoRound (BGR) brings critical support to under-resourced families by providing resources and essential baby gear, helping families to safely care for their babies and toddlers, and ensuring that families are equipped and empowered to thrive.
