Who We Are
Equity in philanthropy might seem like a tall order to fill.
But by empowering philanthropists and community-based nonprofits to create greater impact together, SVP Chicago is making equity in philanthropy a reality on the South and West Sides of Chicago.
And we’re making this happen — every day — by:
Listening to nonprofit leaders’ challenges and needs, because they know more about their communities than we do
Leveraging the collective resources of our philanthropists and corporate partners to help nonprofit leaders overcome those challenges and support their needs
Learning from our collaborations so we can continually repeat what works and revise what doesn’t
Our Values:
With an ambitious goal ahead of us, our collaborations have greater impact with shared values. At SVP Chicago, we:
Aim High: We believe in being nimble and taking risks.
Collaborate: We make greater impact together.
Bring Passion: We show up every day because we care, deeply.
Learn and Grow: We adapt as we deepen our understanding.
Stand Up for Equity: We believe all people should have the opportunity to succeed.
Have Fun: We go further when we enjoy the journey.
Take Accountability: We honor our commitments because everyone’s time is valuable.
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About SVP:
SVP Chicago invests the coaching and skills-based support, money and connections of our philanthropists to help the community-based nonprofits we serve create greater impact in their South and West Side neighborhoods. We intentionally partner with nonprofits led by individuals with a strong connection to the issues they’re tackling.