Social Venture Investors: Pooling Resources to Serve the Community
Social Venture Investors pool their $2,000 charitable gifts to fund innovative nonprofit programs that improve the quality of life in greater Grand Rapids. This program is for philanthropists who want to:
- Join with others to make their charitable dollars go further
- Learn about community needs and resources
- Invest in innovative nonprofit programs
- See the clear and measurable impact of their charitable giving
- Network with peers while making a difference in our community
In just six years, SVI members have given $658,000 and supported 21 innovative programs. Interested in learning more? Please call Gina Bovee at 616.454.1751 x113.
- Become a 2008 Social Venture Investor
- See the 2007 SVI grants and a list of current members
- Watch the 2007-2008 SVI Impact Video
- Read the 2007 Grant Report
- View the SVI annual calendar of events
- Sign up to receive SVI Inner Circle
- Leadership Team
"Personally, I can't write a $30,000 check for charity, but every time we make an SVI grant, I feel like I just did." Glen Johnson, Vice President, Wealth Management Group, Fifth Third Bank
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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