Denver Community Impact: News, Stories & Insights

Welcome to Episode #2 of SVP Denver Board Chat! This week we feature Amy Aldridge, our Board President. Read on to learn about Amy's dream job!

Welcome to Episode #1 of SVP Denver Board Chat! This week we get to know Tricia Allen who joined the SVP Denver Board in November 2022. Read on to learn what tabletop game is Tricia’s forte!

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On September 16, 2021, we had the privilege of hosting a virtual conversation with Jennifer Stedron of Early Milestones Colorado where we learned about the future of early childhood education in Colorado.

On September 16, 2021, we had the privilege of hosting a virtual conversation with Jennifer Stedron of Early Milestones Colorado where we learned about the future of early childhood education in Colorado.

On August 31, 2021, we had the privilege of hosting a virtual conversation with Ken Weil of Social Impact Solutions where we learned the story of how the City of Denver used social impact bonds to bring about social change.

Melissa Chiappetta is an international development, education and evaluation expert who is the Founder and CEO of Sage Perspectives. She recently developed a new measurement and evaluation training program with SVP Denver to help local social mission organizations improve the way they collect and use data. We sat down with Melissa to learn more about her work and how nonprofits can make sure time spent on evaluation drives real results.

SVP Denver Partner Spotlight: Matt Jones, Theory of Change (TOC) Cohort Partner-Coach Why did you decide to join SVP Denver? I like that in SVP’s model, we as Partners provide sweat equity and in doing so, have an impact on the community. I’m showing up and donating my time which creates a rich expe

A Message from Our Executive Director I have spent the last month of 2020 in reflection and find myself grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to serve the Denver community and for the incredible work that SVP Denver has accomplished even in the midst of so much upheaval related to COVID, racial unre

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With new donors coming to you via events like Colorado Gives Day, how can you work to retain and engage them? How can you minimize barriers to continually engage your donors year-round? You may not realize that donor attrition costs your organization billions of dollars and effort. It suffocates the

Several times a year, SVP Denver hosts Impact Happy Hours. These events allow current partners to socialize, and also provide an opportunity for people who are considering joining the partnership to meet staff and partners in a fun, low-key environment. Swing by, the drinks are on us!

SVP Denver’s Service Leadership Program, co-facilitated by partners Matt Jones and Pat Landrum, is making a measurable impact in strengthening Denver's nonprofit community, ...and meeting SVP’s mission along the way.

Recent Dallas-transplant Sarah Galaro is making a a difference within the partnership. One way is by sharing her expertise with our SVP Denver investee Adoption Options by facilitating branding sessions for a new social enterprise they are launching.