Social Venture Partners is a philanthropic organization, but we do more than give away money. We build powerful relationships among people who want to give back and the nonprofits that make change possible - because we know everyone can do more good, together. Since 2000, SVP Calgary has partnered with 20 nonprofit organizations, given 2.5 million dollars and contributed over 30,000 volunteer hours. With more than 3,200 Partners in 40 cities around the world, SVP Calgary is part of an international network of skilled volunteers. Partners in SVP pool their funds and together they make multi-year, unrestricted gifts to carefully vetted local nonprofit investees with proven potential for social change. Partners also contribute their business and professional expertise to the nonprofits, all with the goal of strengthening the nonprofit and increasing its impact. At SVP we believe in taking the potential of every individual, connecting them directly to the people working on the issues they are passionate about and challenging them to make a difference. The results are transformational!