Social Venture Partners is an international network of engaged philanthropists who invest time, money, and professional expertise in local non-profits. Through our model of Venture Philanthropy, we seek to effect significant, long-term positive social change in our community. We are entrepreneurs, business professionals, volunteers, parents, community leaders, and engaged philanthropists – a global network of local partners connecting passion and purpose. We take an innovative approach to philanthropy, leveraging our dollars, networks, professional skills and resources to support our Investees. This “time plus money” approach helps our Investees increase their capacity to deliver positive social impact.