Social Venture Partners Denver

12/19/2025

Calling Denver-area nonprofits and impact-driven professionals!

Join us for a virtual SVP Denver Info Session on Friday, January 9 from 12–12:45 pm to learn how SVP Denver supports local social mission organizations with capacity-building support—and how professionals can get involved through skills-based engagement and community.

Whether you’re seeking support or looking to make a deeper impact, this is a great place to start.

👉 Save your spot:

An action-oriented introduction to SVP Denver for individuals and organizations to understand how our programs can help you meet your impact goals.

12/11/2025

🚀 SVP Denver is hiring!

We’re looking for a Senior Manager of Partner Engagement — a community builder who can help bring new Partners into our network and support them in creating real impact.

If you love connecting people, designing meaningful experiences, and growing purpose-driven communities, this role is for you.

✨ Relationship-building
✨ Engagement strategy
✨ Project management
✨ Entrepreneurial mindset

📄 Learn more + view the job description: https://svpdenver.org/job-openings/
✉️ Apply by Jan. 4!

Know someone who would be perfect? Tag them ⬇️

https://svpdenver.org/job-openings/

11/18/2025

⏳ The 2025 Impact Showcase is tomorrow — and you’re invited!

If you care about community, equity, creativity, mental health, youth leadership, or economic opportunity in Denver, this event is for you. Six local social mission organizations will share what they’ve been working on this year and how we can support their momentum moving into 2026.

No long presentations. No complicated pitches.
Just real people, real impact, and real ways to get involved.

🎟️ Secure your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/svp-denver-2025-impact-showcase

We’d love to see you there and introduce you to some incredible leaders doing impactful work in our community!

Join SVP Denver’s 2025 Impact Showcase to celebrate community impact, connect with changemakers, and spark new pathways for equity and collaboration.

08/26/2025

We’re hiring!

Come help build the place where Denver’s doers turn skills and capital into outsized impact. As CEO, you’ll have real autonomy, Board backing, and a committed network to grow a membership community that connects social mission organizations with what they need to thrive: engaged philanthropists, pro bono experts, and catalytic dollars.

You’ll scale a proven model of capacity building and impact investing with individual partners, companies, and funders who give both time and treasure through hands-on projects, cohort-based education, and pooled grants and investments. Over 25 years, SVP Denver has delivered 25,000+ hours of skilled support, driven $26M+ into local initiatives, and supported 300+ organizations.

Learn more & apply! https://svpdenver.org/job-openings/

08/21/2025

Last night, we came together to celebrate Rich Shockey’s incredible leadership as CEO of SVP Denver.

During his tenure, Rich helped SVP Denver:
🌟Build program-driving partnerships with organizations like Impact Finance Center and the RTL Foundation.
🌟Refine and relaunch our impact investment work, expanding opportunities for social enterprises.
🌟Revamp our Pro Bono Consulting program, serving more organizations and engaging more skilled professionals to amplify their impact.

Rich’s commitment to Denver’s social impact community has been unwavering. He listens deeply, asks the right questions, and always centers the needs of the community in his work.

Thank you, Rich, for your vision, your dedication, and the countless ways you’ve strengthened this network. We are grateful to have you in the SVP Denver community.

07/28/2025

Is your organization struggling with producing a strong marketing plan? Are you an Executive Director that would benefit from leadership training? Do you need support building out a new program? Good news, our Pro bono Consulting Application is still open!

SVP Denver has Partners across professional sectors that use their time and talent to support local social mission organizations. We do our best to connect organizations with the skills of our Partners to further their mission. Check out our website to learn more about the program offerings and fill out an application today!

https://svpdenver.org/pro-bono-consulting-2/

05/17/2025

Finding out that Women Powering Change started in founder Cynda Collins Arsenault’s own backyard made showing up this year all the more meaningful, and we were thrilled to set up a booth and be part of the experience.

From house-made tacos to powerful conversations with women-led organizations across our city, it was a day rooted in connection, community, and action. SVP Denver was proud to represent our 126 Social Mission Organizations and 54 Partners—each committed to moving resources and relationships toward community-led transformation.

A special shoutout to our incredible Partners Chloe Mullarkey, MPH and Chelsea Hendrick (Shelton) for representing us at SVP Denver's table and to Dee Akers and Savannah Hilderbrand for their leadership on the event’s Market Steering Committee. Your work brought this vision to life.

We’re excited to welcome more changemakers into this network through Partnership. If you're looking to deepen your impact in Denver’s social sector, we’d love to connect.

Reach out to Eliana Blancas with the subject “Learn About Partnership” at [email protected]!

Check us out at svpdenver.org ☀️

03/13/2025

Apply for FREE support from SVP Denver Partners today!

Pro bono Consulting - https://svpdenver.org/pro-bono-consulting-2/

Impact Investment Support - https://svpdenver.org/impact-investment-support-2/

02/28/2025

🚀 Exciting News from SVP Denver! Applications Now Open for Pro Bono Consulting & Impact Investment Support 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Pro Bono Consulting and Impact Investment Support programs! If you’re a nonprofit or social enterprise working to create meaningful change in our community, this is your chance to access the resources, expertise, and funding you need to scale your impact.

What We Offer:
1️⃣ Pro Bono Consulting:
Our network of skilled professionals will partner with you to tackle your organization’s most pressing challenges. From IT and marketing to financial modeling and operational efficiency, we’re here to help you strengthen your capacity and achieve your mission. Learn more here - https://svpdenver.org/pro-bono-consulting-2/

2️⃣ Impact Investment Support:
For social enterprises and nonprofits with earned-income models, we provide strategic guidance to help you grow sustainably and maximize your social impact. Learn more here - https://svpdenver.org/impact-investment-support-2/

Why Apply?
- Tailored Support: Our partners work closely with you to understand your unique needs and co-create solutions.
- Access to Expertise: Tap into a network of seasoned professionals across industries.
- A Community of Changemakers: Join a vibrant ecosystem of nonprofits, social enterprises, and passionate individuals dedicated to impact in Denver Metro.

Who Should Apply?
- Nonprofits and social enterprises addressing health, economic, and racial inequities in Denver Metro
- Organizations with an annual revenue under $3M
- Organizations ready to scale their impact and committed to collaboration.

How to Apply:
Visit www.svpdenver.org/apply to learn more and submit your application. The deadline to apply is March 15th, so don’t wait—start your application today!

01/15/2025

Join us for an engaging info session to launch SVP Denver’s 25th year of building relationships, innovating philanthropy, and strengthening the ecosystem for local social mission organizations. This session is designed to connect prospective stakeholders with our mission, programs, and impact opportunities in 2025.

Agenda Highlights:

- Introduction: Get to know the session’s objectives, our team, and their roles.
- Who is SVP Denver? Learn about our mission, the organizations we support, and our Partners, along with highlights from 2024 and our exciting 2025 themes.
- 2025 Programs: Explore our lineup of impactful programs and initiatives, including events, pro bono consulting, funding readiness support, and impact investment opportunities. Discover how you can connect, learn, engage, and invest with us.
- Q&A: Have your questions answered by the SVP Denver team and find out how you can get involved in our mission.

Whether you are a current or prospective Partner, previous or prospective participant in our programs, we invite you to join us. Let’s collectively ground ourselves in 2025 impact!

Date: Wednesday, February 5th
Time: 12-12:45pm
Register today and join us in creating lasting impact in 2025! https://events.humanitix.com/2025-svp-denver-info-session

11/11/2024

Last week we gathered for our second annual Impact Showcase. Despite the snow storm, over 100 people attended to learn, connect, and celebrate. We were excited to see several invaluable connections made between organizations, funders, and impact-driven individuals looking to be involved in community. From corporate connections to business advising opportunities, everyone came with something to offer. Resource sharing is central to social mission work and we are overjoyed to have fostered a thoughtful space for collaboration.

As we highlighted at the event, collective giving and trust-based philanthropy are central to SVP Denver’s mission. Together, we’re not just pooling resources; we’re shifting how resources are distributed with respect for those leading on-the-ground change. Your presence and commitment remind us of the power of this movement and reinforce our mission to democratize philanthropy. SVP Denver has a goal of raising $15,000 between the organizations featured at our Impact Showcase and our Collective Impact Fund to be distributed in future grant cycles. We hope you will consider making a donation to some of these incredible organizations!

Donation Pages

Adam’s Purpose - https://adamspurpose.networkforgood.com/projects/204559-annual-appeal-2023-2024
B-Konnected, LLC - https://bkonnected.org/
Colorado Black Arts Movement - https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Colorado-Black-Arts-Movement/welcome
Culinarians Helping Entrepreneurial Folks (CHEF) - https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Culinarians-Helping-Entrepreneurial-Folks-Chef
Denver Regional Mobility & Access Council (DRMAC) - https://drmac-co.org/?form=FUNCMNSFCCF
Early Childhood Service Corps - https://earlychildhoodservicecorps.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate
Foster Source - https://fostersource.org/donate/
HighView - https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/Highview
Innervision - https://www.venmo.com/u/InnervisionJJ
Kaizen Food Rescue - https://donorbox.org/healthy-food-for-all
Park Hill Financial District - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=CVJKTVBXSQ432
Soul 2 Soul Sisters - https://soul2soulsisters.org/donate/
Teach by Tech - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/career-pathways-for-refugees/
The Village Institute - https://www.coloradogives.org/donate/Fundthevillage
SVP Denver Collective Impact Fund - https://svpdenver.org/?ff_landing=29

10/16/2024

Last week, we gathered at Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization for an insightful session on postsecondary education, made possible by our sponsor, Prosperity Denver Fund. Their support for nearly three dozen nonprofits is making college and career training more accessible across the city. We had the privilege of learning about impactful initiatives from Denver Scholarship Foundation, Puksta Foundation, and Prodigy Ventures. Directors and program participants shared powerful stories of how their work is shaping the community.

Our Solution Session series allows us to zoom in on a singular issue and explore different approaches to addressing them. There is a disparity in the support elementary, middle, and high school students receive that ultimately impact their decision to pursue post secondary education. Through scholarships, apprenticeships, school partnerships and more, organizations in Denver have creative approaches to closing the gap in access for students across Denver.