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 expertise and hands-on support they need to thrive.
This is What Happens When Nonprofits 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 325 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
The Denver metro area is home to 17,000 nonprofits and social enterprises - and 90% of them operate on budgets under $1 million. These are the changemakers closest to our community's most pressing issues, often led by people of color and other marginalized communities. Yet the organizations doing the deepest work face the steepest climb. They need stronger infrastructure, trusted relationships, and sustained capacity to bring their bold visions to life. Today, far too few resources flow toward building that foundation and our community feels the gap.
Our Solution
SVP Denver brings together a vibrant network of individuals, businesses, and funders - our SVP Denver Partners - to fuel the leaders shaping a stronger Denver. Together, we deliver advising that strengthens strategy and operations, impact investments that move capital toward community-rooted solutions, and connection events that spark partnerships and accelerate collective progress. Every year, dozens of nonprofits and social enterprises access this support at no cost, because the leaders closest to the work deserve the resources to match their vision.
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.
We just completed the Perfect Your Pitch workshop and it was fantastic!
I enjoy being helpful in thinking through things with the organizations.
We have updated our website, use it for grants, and for our annual report.
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.