SVPSA: 2024 Impact Report In 2024, Social Venture Partners San Antonio (SVPSA) achieved remarkable strides toward its mission of cultivating philanthropists, strengthening nonprofits, and investing in collaborative solutions. The 2024 Impact Report, “Building Stronger Communities Together,” serves as a testament to the transformative power of collective giving and effective partnerships. We invite you to delve into the full report to … Read More
Nonprofits Save $3 Million Through Skilled Volunteer Tool Provided by Funding Collaborative
San Antonio, TX – October 1, 2024 – Nonprofits across San Antonio and surrounding regions have saved more than $3 million in value thanks to a virtual pro-bono matching tool that connects skilled volunteers with nonprofit organizations. The resource, Catchafire, was launched by a collaborative of local funders, led by Social Venture Partners San Antonio (SVPSA), to provide essential support to … Read More
Bexar Branches: Cultivating a Greener, Healthier San Antonio
For Jaci Randel, the vision of a healthier environment where everyone can thrive has always been at the heart of her work. This passion led her to help establish Bexar Branches Alliance in 2021, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing San Antonio’s urban forests. Jaci’s journey to founding this organization is a testament to her lifelong commitment to making the world … Read More
Unveiling the Magic Behind Magik Theatre’s Success
A story of how SVPSA’s Catchafire program made a difference In the heart of San Antonio, Magik Theatre stands as a beacon of creativity and imagination, captivating audiences of all ages with its spellbinding productions. But behind the scenes, Director of Development, Heather, had a vision to enhance the theater’s operations and ensure its continued success. Enter our hero, Jack, … Read More
Catchafire program surpasses $1.6 million in value
Investing in measurable impact is a core value of Social Venture Partners. This is why we fund programs like Catchafire that enable nonprofits to do more, and to increase their skill levels. As of today, nonprofits across the region have received $1,663,749 in value from pro-bono professionals who volunteer their time on the Catchafire portal. This is thanks to a collaborative of … Read More
Making lemonade through Lemonade Circle
Growing up on San Antonio’s East Side, Brandi Coleman treasured the support of teachers and community leaders. As an adult, she wanted to recreate that support for today’s generation of African American girls. That led her to start The Lemonade Circle, a mentorship program serving girls of color in grades 5 through 12.
How Skilled Volunteers Are Helping Nonprofits
Magdalena House is a shelter for women and their children fleeing domestic violence and trafficking. San Antonio happens to be one of the areas with the highest rate of trafficking in the nation. There is never enough time to do all that could be done.
The Power of the SVPSA ConnNectwork
A car wash does not seem to be a very big deal. However, when a fledgling organization gets an unexpected communication offering the proceeds of a Haunted Car Wash to be held the weekend prior to Halloween, the wheels start to turn.
Fellowship with SVPSA Helped SOS Grow
VPSA Fellowship alumnus Amir Samandi remembers the “ah-ha” moment that triggered the thought to start Students of Service (SOS).
Refreshed Thinking Transforms Fellows’ Work
After each gathering of the SVPSA Fellowship, Texas Kidney Foundation CEO Tiffany Jones-Smith comes home with a checklist of action items. Paging through her notebook to the most recent entry, she reflects, “If I implemented five of the nine that are here, that’s transformative.”
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