Social Venture Investors: Calendar of Events
Social Venture Investors make a huge difference through engaged philathropy. It's hard work, but a lot of fun too!
Investors and their friends are invited to casual, cool events held throughout the year. There is never an obligation for your guests and you can pick and choose the events that interest you and fit into your schedule.
Here's a glimpse at a typical SVI year:
- January: Face the Facts Luncheon
- March: SVI Reveal
- May: Investment Session
- July: Picnic Pops Thank You Night
- September: Face the Facts Luncheon
- November: Face the Facts Luncheon
What happens at SVI events?
- Face the Facts Luncheon: Those interested in SVI and current members attend these informative luncheons to learn more about a community issue and the SVI funding that is helping to address it.
- Reveal: Open to SVI members and those interested in learning more, you'll hear updates on the previous year's funding recipients and the announcment of the new investment options. This is our largest annual recruitment event.
- Investment Session: SVI members who join by April 30, are invited to attend this annual event to select the innovative programs that will receive SVI funding.
- Picnic Pops Thank You Night: A very casual evening under the stars, enjoying the Grand Rapids Symphony Picnic Pops…our thank you to SVI members for making a difference!
- Rendezvous: These fun, casual get togethers – after work cocktails, morning coffee, or lunch – are hosted by members to introduce their circle of friends and associates to SVI, and are scheduled periodically. Call Gina Bovee at 616.454.1751 x113 to ask how we can help you host a Rendezvous.
Thank you to Fifth Third Bank for serving as the lead sponsor of the SVI program.
Thank you to these SVI event sponsors:
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Thank you also to SVI members Bucky Love and Kathy and Phil Vogelsang who are generous SVI event sponsors.
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