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Some Partners are new to philanthropic giving, while others have a history of either personal or foundation giving. All want to be involved in making a difference. Partners typically join SVPGT for three reasons:

Partners can scale their level of involvement from money-only to one-time events, from discreet projects to ongoing commitments (typically 6 to 12 months). Currently about 30% of SVPGT Partners are "money-only," while 70% volunteer their time in some capacity. When a Partner joins SVPGT, he or she is invited to forward a resume as well so we can learn more about the experience and skill sets our Partners bring to the table. The Executive Director then works with each Partner to find the best possible fit for his or her skills and availability in three main areas:

The entire Partnership comes together only twice each year at a Spring and Fall Partners' Meeting. Otherwise, Partners work in small teams that focus on specific tasks. Partners also meet up at Partner Education events throughout the year.

Partnership entails a minimum commitment of $5,000 a year for two or more years (all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by current law). Corporate sponsorships and matching gifts can be used to make up the annual contribution.

After you complete these steps, an SVPGT staff member will be in contact to help you get plugged into SVPGT and get connected with other partners.


Social Venture Partners Greater Tucson 2250 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85719 520-622-8476 voice 520-770-1500 fax	Who Becomes a Partner? Some Partners are new to philanthropic giving, while others have a history of either personal or foundation giving. All want to be involved in making a difference. Partners typically join SVPGT for three reasons: To invest their money and time in social challenges, and to see the impact of that time and money leveraged by pooling it with other donors. To learn more about their local nonprofit community, and how grantmaking and hands-on volunteering work. To be involved in a model of collaborative decision-making with other Partners and with local nonprofits, as well as embracing the venture capital principles in SVPGT's approach. List of Partners As of October 2008 Partner Involvement Partners can scale their level of involvement from money-only to one-time events, from discreet projects to ongoing commitments (typically 6 to 12 months). Currently about 30% of SVPGT Partners are "money-only," while 70% volunteer their time in some capacity. When a Partner joins SVPGT, he or she is invited to forward a resume as well so we can learn more about the experience and skill sets our Partners bring to the table. The Executive Director then works with each Partner to find the best possible fit for his or her skills and availability in three main areas: Serving on a Grant Committee to either choose a new round of Investees or determine ongoing funding for existing Investees. Joining a Working Group to build and manage SVPGT's internal infrastructure. Working groups tackle database and web site support, partner recruiting, partner education, and partner groups. Volunteering to work directly with an Investee. The entire Partnership comes together only twice each year at a Spring and Fall Partners' Meeting. Otherwise, Partners work in small teams that focus on specific tasks. Partners also meet up at Partner Education events throughout the year. Become a Partner Partnership entails a minimum commitment of $5,000 a year for two or more years (all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by current law). Corporate sponsorships and matching gifts can be used to make up the annual contribution. Becoming a partner is as easy as 1,2,3: Fill out the online enrollment form (30KB Word Doc) Send in your completed enrollment form Send in your first year's commitment of $5,000 (you can pay by check or with stock). After you complete these steps, an SVPGT staff member will be in contact to help you get plugged into SVPGT and get connected with other partners.

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