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Category Archives: SDSVP
Conquering the Fear of Asking
In my mid-twenties, I developed a motto for my life that was “face your fear.” Over the years, after much self-reflection and many conversations with my wife, I changed this motto to “identify your fears and break through them.” This … Continue reading
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Social Venture Partners International Conference 2010
I recently returned from my fourth Social Venture Partners International Conference, held this year in Long Beach, CA. Hundreds of fellow SVP partners from around the world gathered to learn, share best practices and, of course, have a great time. … Continue reading
Once Upon a Time…
Once upon a time, there was a man name Alan. Alan was a kind hearted man and also a man on a mission. Like Jonny Appleseed, Alan was always planting seeds, but his were not seeds for trees. Rather, his … Continue reading
SVPI Conference 2008
The model of San Diego Social Venture Partners is truly amazing. I hear the statistics of the incredible leverage that our dollars produce. I hear the feedback from the investees about the amazing value of our time, expertise and recourses. … Continue reading
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Yearly Message to SDSVP Partners
San Diego Social Venture Partners is a unique organization dedicated to serving two separate and distinct constituencies, our Partners and our Investees. Our Mission “San Diego Social Venture Partners cultivates effective philanthropists who drive community solutions with investments of their … Continue reading
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SDSVP Stategic Planning Meeting, May 10, 2008
SDSVP conducted a fascinating offsite meeting last Saturday. In attendance were most of the SDSVP Board and a handful of other interested Partners. The meeting was facilitated by Stan Pappelbaum who sits on the SDSVP Board. He did an excellent … Continue reading
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SDSVP Dinner Dialogue
Two weeks ago I wrote about many of the experiential educational opportunities that we have at SDSVP. The Investment Working Group (IWG) is a great example of a fabulous hands on learning opportunity. For me, most of what I learn … Continue reading
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SDSVP Education
Education of Partners is part of the SDSVP foundation. For me, SDSVP has been doing a fabulous job in educating me in philanthropy. With 20+ years of active philanthropic activities, I am amazed at my rate of learning at SDSVP. … Continue reading
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SDSVP Vision
In January, I was a bit behind on the rest of my non-SDSVP life and was not able to write for the January 15th newsletter. So in place of my usual piece I asked that the Mission, Core Values and … Continue reading
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SDSVP Blessings
To start the New Year properly, I would like to share with you my blessings in relation to SDSVP. I am blessed that Peggy is ED of SDSVP. She does a tremendous job in holding this organization together. We are … Continue reading
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