Our Mission
We UNITE the collective power of engaged philanthropists to ACCELERATE community IMPACT across the Greater Sacramento region.
Our Approach
SVP Sacramento combines financial contributions with the professional expertise of our partner community. Partners don't just write checks — they coach, advise, mentor, and strategize alongside the nonprofits they support.
This venture philanthropy model treats nonprofits as partners worthy of serious investment: in their people, their systems, and their capacity to deliver lasting community change.
Guiding Principles
- Philanthropic Education — We believe donors grow through learning alongside the organizations they support.
- Respect for Expertise — Nonprofits are the domain experts; SVP amplifies their work.
- Long-Term Relationships — Impact requires sustained engagement, not one-time grants.
- Collective Impact — Pooling resources multiplies what any single donor can achieve.
- Community Accountability — Our investments are measured and reported publicly.
- Equity and Inclusion — We prioritize organizations serving underrepresented communities.
Leadership
SVP Sacramento is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from the Greater Sacramento business, civic, and philanthropic community.