Amplifying Nonprofit Impact Across Metro Denver
Social Venture Partners Denver (SVP Denver) amplifies the impact of local nonprofits and social mission organizations addressing health, economic, and racial inequities in Metro Denver by connecting them to the support and expertise they need to thrive.
This is What Happens When Non-Profits and Social Enterprises Get the Support They Need
When organizations have access to the right expertise, connections, and resources, they can move beyond surviving and start growing. Over the past two decades, SVP Denver has walked alongside more than 320 local nonprofits and social enterprises, investing 21,000+ hours of free support and helping drive $26M into local impact initiatives, at no cost to a single organization we've served.
Year History
Nonprofits and Social Enterprises Served
of Organizations We Support Are Diverse-Led
The Problem
There are more than 17,000 nonprofits and social enterprises in Denver, but limited resources and connections hold them back from reaching their full potential. More than 90% operate on budgets of less than $1M, and research shows that organizations closest to the issues, especially those led by people of color and other marginalized communities, face consistent obstacles in building the infrastructure and relationships they need to achieve their missions.
Our Solution
We collaborate with a growing network of individuals, businesses, funders (collectively called SVP Denver Partners) to deliver high-quality training and mentorship, offer impact investments, and convene meaningful community events that drive real impact for dozens of nonprofits and social enterprises each year, at no cost to those organizations.
Our Impact
In our 25+ year history, we have:
Provided more than 21,000 hours of free, skills-based support
Driven $26M+ into local impact initiatives
Supported 325+ local mission-driven organizations
Our Vision
SVP Denver envisions a diverse, collaborative, and effective ecosystem of nonprofits, social ventures, skilled volunteers, and impact-driven funders working together to help create thriving communities across Greater Denver.
Our Values
Community.
We believe more is accomplished together, fostering belonging and collaboration that drives collective action for positive change.
Impact.
We measure success by the lasting change our collective investments of time and resources create in the communities we serve.
Equity.
We actively work to dismantle systemic barriers so that opportunities and resources are accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance.
Power-shifting.
We move decision-making, resources, and support to under-resourced communities and leaders with deep lived experience, challenging the systems that concentrate wealth and power.
Creativity.
We embrace unconventional ideas and innovative approaches to solve complex social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Curiosity.
We stay open-minded and committed to lifelong learning, continually questioning and exploring so our strategies grow alongside the communities we serve.
Hear from the Organizations and Partners We've Worked With
Here's what a few members of our community have to say about their experience with us.
SVP Denver directly aligned our organizational project with the right consultant partner.
SVP Denver came through with a fast loan to help us fill a critical gap.
SVP Denver helps us see that we can all be partners in this work.
Ready to Amplify Your Impact?
SVP Denver connects skilled professionals with the social mission organizations that need them most. Whether you're here to give support or get it, let's talk.