Thismatters.

An International Network of Affiliates

Our Mission

• Investing time, expertise and money in local non-profits ('Investees') to strengthen their organizations.

• Educating individuals ('Partners') to be well informed, effective and engaged philanthropists.

Social Venture Partners Calgary has a dual mission to catalyze significant, long-term positive social change in their communities by:

A New Kind of Giving, A New Attitude of Giving

• Money and Expertise together

• Impact is exponential– Pooling of partner donations

– Leverage money with partner expertise

• Carefully selected agencies at critical stage of development

• Strategic investing in the non-profit world increases capacity in the long-term

Investing.

Investing

• SVP Calgary: >$1,550,000 in 8 years

• Across the network > $25MM in 11 years

• The focus is on early intervention: children, youth and education

• Agency selection is an active process by the Investment Committee

Investment Committee

Get SmarterDue

Diligence Year 1 Year 2 - 5

Identify focus area

& solicit applicants

SelectInvestee Annual Reviews Graduatio

n

The Investment Cycle Builds Strength

• SVP is unique among donors

– Unrestricted funding

– Flexibility in grants

– Long term

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

SVP Granting

Agency Capacity

Engaging.

Engaging

• SVP Calgary is an eye-opening, challenging and meaningful way to give back

• “Engagement” in SVP takes on different forms unique to each Partner– Short-term project-based– Long-term commitment– Social events– Educational sessions– Finding new partners

Connecting Matters

• Partners are often seeking a deeper and more meaningful way to give back than charitable donations in the past

• We learn more about philanthropy and the community

• Gain inspiration from senior philanthropists and community leaders on the front lines

• Enjoy the fellowship of a community of like-minded social investors

Advancing.

SVP Kids

• When SVP Kids try their hand at philanthropy, they ‘get it’

• The core program is a mini-version of the SVP Calgary investment cycle

• Many Partners say it’s the best reason of all for joining

Advancing

• Supporting Calgary agencies today and educating philanthropists of tomorrow makes a difference, paying dividends over the long term

• A dual mission: investing directly into the community and in Partner education

• Finding your philanthropic passion

Becoming a Partner

• Individuals

• Couples (“Partner Units”)

• Join with a friend

• $5,000 per year (minimum of two years), annual thereafter

• Charitable tax receipt

Ways to Donate

• Cheque

• Installments

• Gifts of Securities (capital gain is exempt from tax)

• Corporate matching

This is a lot to think about…..

• Read through “This Matters”

• Get a closer look: We invite you to join us at all of our events

• www.svpcalgary.org

• 403.266.5305

Growing, connecting, laughing, learning, dreaming, giving. Making a difference in Calgary.

This matters.