(photo) Jeana Orman and her boarded and eventually adopted guide dog, Bomba. When Jeana Orman first ventured into the nonprofit world, her journey began like many others—sitting on a board, attending meetings, and helping wherever she could. But for Jeana, this traditional route left her yearning for more. “I felt like I wasn’t doing enough,” she recalls. “Being in board … Read More
The Future of Giving: What National Trends Mean for San Antonio’s Nonprofit Community
The new Generosity Commission report confirms what we’ve long believed at SVPSA: strong nonprofits need more than just funding—they need strategic partnership.
Geekdom and Social Venture Partners San AntonioAnnounce Mission Pitch to Drive Nonprofit Innovation and Growth
San Antonio (Oct. 14, 2024) – Geekdom and Social Venture Partners San Antonio (SVPSA) have announced the launch of Mission Pitch, a program designed to empower local nonprofit organizations with the resources, mentorship, and funding needed to innovate and expand their impact in the community. Geekdom and SVPSA announced their partnership today during San Antonio Startup Week. Set to culminate with a pitch competition in October 2025, Mission Pitch invites nonprofit leaders and … Read More
Connecting Millennials and Gen Z to Philanthropy: SVPSA’s Approach
Social Venture Partners San Antonio (SVPSA) wants to discover ways to get Gen Z and Millennials engaged with philanthropy by giving both time and treasure. As part of our strategy to cultivate more donors, we are finding ways to connect all generations for the betterment of our community. One initiative is to collaborate with the United Way of Bexar County’s … Read More
Dr. Kathryn E. Keeton: A New Partner Bringing Expertise and Passion to SVPSA
We are thrilled to introduce a new partner at Social Venture Partners San Antonio (SVPSA), Dr. Kathryn E. Keeton! With a wealth of experience and a passion for making a difference, Dr. Keeton is a valuable addition to our community of changemakers. As Vice President and Chief of Staff at UT Health San Antonio and a Managing Partner of Minerva … Read More
Steven Meyer: A Local Leader Committed to Community Impact
With deep roots in the San Antonio community and a passion for making a difference, Steven is a welcome addition to our network of changemakers. As Branch Manager at ABC Home and Commercial Services in San Antonio, Steven brings a wealth of leadership experience and a commitment to enhancing community welfare.
Creating a Positive Ripple Effect: How SVPSA is Making Waves in Our Community
In a world where every action counts, the power of creating positive change cannot be underestimated. At Social Venture Partners San Antonio (SVPSA), we believe in the transformative impact of collective action. From empowering nonprofits to fostering collaboration, we’re dedicated to making a lasting difference in our community. Join us as we explore how SVPSA is creating a positive ripple … Read More
Developing a Plan for Giving
A majority of giving to nonprofits is with a donation here and there. We look at our list once a year around tax time. We give to our school, to our church, maybe a hospital that helped our family. You get a lot of requests and give to those who catch us at the right time, one here, two there and so on.
All of these causes need your support, but do you actually measure the impact of your giving and see measurable change? Would you like to be more purposeful in your charitable giving? You don’t have to give a million bucks to see change. That is a myth! All of us can see an impact from our giving.
Founding Partner describes growth of SVPSA
Pawl and two other partners were introduced to the concept of Social Venture Partners (SVP) by a member of the SVP chapter in Austin. He admitted he had never heard of anything like it from a philanthropic standpoint, and was immediately intrigued. Pawl comes from a capital markets background and had worked with venture capital firms before. So the venture capital approach to business being applied to philanthropies was something that was immediately attractive for Pawl.
“I’ve seen how impactful private capital can be when applied appropriately, along with professional guidance to growing private businesses,” Pawl said. “And I thought, what a fantastic thing to do in the philanthropic world.”
Helping nonprofits make an impact
After moving to San Antonio in 2022, Rebecca White quickly found her niche. With two decades of experience in the nonprofit world, including five years leading her own consulting firm, she immediately started to explore the local nonprofit landscape.
When she learned about SVPSA from Partner Billy Cox, she was captivated.
“At first I thought wow, could this be? Maybe I don’t understand what he’s saying,” she said. “Then I dug into SVPSA and I was just so impressed.”