Prospective Partner Info Session

In 2023, we provided over 100 impact organizations with robust training, thousands of hours of skills-based volunteer support and more than $1M in funding – and it all happened because of our generous, creative, impact-driven community of Partners.

Agenda for this Event

You’ll get to meet other individuals from the community that are passionate about creating social change in Denver + learn about specific opportunities / ways to get involved with SVP.

• 15 minutes - Community Connections + Intro to SVP Denver
• 20 minutes - Upcoming Opportunities and Programs
• 20 minutes - Q&A

Upcoming Opportunities

Here's a glimpse at ways you can make an impact with us this Summer: Be a Partner in our Theory of Change Training Cohort - Work with a team from a local impact organization to provide feedback and support as they develop their Theory of Change - a roadmap for the impact they want to make in their community.

• Dates: TBD
• Commitment: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Be a Partner in our Social Impact Business Plan Cohort - work with a team from a local impact organization at the BIPOC Nonprofit Development Center (BNDC) to provide support as they build their social impact business plan.

• Dates (Tuesdays 1:30-3):
  • Coach Orientation: May 21
  • Session 1: June 11
  • Session 2: June 25
  • Session 3: July 9
  • Session 4: July 23
  • Session 5: August 6

• Commitment: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Be a Partner in our Create Your Pitch Cohort - work with a team from a local impact organization at the BIPOC Nonprofit Development Center (BNDC) to provide support as they create a pitch for potential funders.

• Dates (Thursdays 1:30-3):
  • Coach Orientation: May 21
  • Session 1: June 6
  • Session 2: June 20
  • Session 3: July 11
  • Session 4: July 25

• Commitment: 2 hours per week over 9 weeks

Pro Bono Consulting Projects - We're collecting new applications for support now. Recent projects include:

• Collaborating with a group of education nonprofit EDs to develop a college success strategy
• Helping a local youth center plan its capital campaign to improve their physical space
• Supporting a conservation nonprofit in developing/improving their financial controls & policies
• Helping an education organization identify business partners that can host internships for low income high school students

Mentor / Advise Local Impact Organizations Looking for a flexible way to support leaders of local nonprofits and social enterprises? We'll be matching up local professionals with opportunities to serve as advisors and mentors. If you've got 2-3 hours per month and experience to share, we'd love to have you participate. We'll be exploring a combination of one-off sessions and ongoing mentor relationships (with 3-12 month commitments).

What You'll Do & Get

• Engage and support Denver area social impact organizations
• Build meaningful relationships based on shared purpose
• Get and share community resources
• Attend meetups, trainings and social events
• Learn from local subject matter experts and impact leaders
• Enjoy flexible ways to engage and contribute based on your schedule

Your Experience and Background

Wondering if you’re the right fit? Our Partners and Board bring a wide range of professional and lived experiences. They are business leaders, philanthropists, community activists, nonprofit leaders and engaged citizens. Generally, we’re looking for passionate people who want to do some / all of the following:

• Share their experiences, connections and resources with local impact organizations.
• Join a community of peers passionate about creating a more equitable Denver
• Learn more about the challenges facing Denver communities + meet the local changemakers implementing innovative solutions

We offer many flexible and highly customized ways to connect, contribute, and drive change in our community.