Category Archives: SDSVP

SDSVP has a new set of Goals. We have both external and internal facing goals. Our Mission “San Diego Social Venture Partners drives community solutions with investments of time, expertise and resources” demands that our goals have an external facing … Continue reading →

I had an interesting ‘ah hah” a few weeks ago while listening to the radio. The talk show hosts were speaking about all the fraudulent charities that spring up after terrible events like the San Diego wildfires. Besides making me … Continue reading →

What is SDSVP’s responsibility in a crisis like the wildfires we have just experienced? I saw and heard of countless examples of truly compassionate Partners. We donated supplies. We offered shelter for people and pets. We helped coordinate the collection … Continue reading →

I just attended a very inspirational SVP International Conference in Seattle this weekend. I was joined by hundreds of other SVP Partners from around the world. SVP has affiliates in 25 cites in 3 countries, USA, Canada, and Japan. Fellow … Continue reading →

SDSVP is modeling some terrific behavior that I would like to highlight. SDSVP has recently established a fabulous set of Core Values. These Core Values have been formally adopted by the organization and now our job is to have our … Continue reading →

Since becoming Chair, I have written 3 short items for the newsletter. I have asked you for money for the endowment, thoughts on what our goals should be and finally referrals for new members. As I look back, I sound … Continue reading →

Let’s Get More Members! I think that SDSVP is the best membership organization in San Diego. The leverage that our $5,000 yearly donations make is truly amazing. The gift of time, expertise and resources to the San Diego community is … Continue reading →

Below is my second submission to the SDSVP electronic newsletter. I am asking for input on goals for the organization. My hope is to get input from a wide cross section of Partners. My fear is that I will not … Continue reading →

This is a brief article I submitted for the SDSVP newsletter. I am a huge believer in endowments. I think that if a non-profit can build an endowment to cover the overhead necessary to run the organization, it allows for … Continue reading →