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 understand how SVPSA is leading change in San Antonio.
Download the whole report here.
Empowering Philanthropists
SVPSA’s mission is centered around inspiring individuals to become more engaged and effective philanthropists. By creating opportunities for learning, connecting with like-minded donors, and gaining hands-on nonprofit experience, SVPSA has equipped members with the skills and insight necessary to amplify their impact. In 2024, our 53 members engaged actively, we saw a 20% growth in new partners, demonstrating the broadening appeal of our mission across generations. Notably, there was a significant 24% increase in partnerships from MENASA, Hispanic, and Black philanthropists. In 2024 alone, SVPSA facilitated 1,593 volunteer hours and raised $94,509 in partnership gifts – a 57% increase from the previous year. The impactful collaboration and skill-sharing between SVPSA partners and nonprofits have led to significant growth and long-term sustainability.
Strengthening Nonprofits
SVPSA continued to bolster nonprofits through capacity-building programs. Rather than providing one-on-one mentoring alone, we created a cohort of executive leaders so we can work with more nonprofits. Our Fellowship program has provided training for 68 nonprofit leaders since inception in 2019. The group meets in day-long workshops for 6 months to improve business operations and strategic thinking. This effort was created because nonprofits told us us that practical training for executive leaders in operations areas like financial management, HR, marketing, data and analytics, technology, fundraising and managing boards was essential to their success and growth.
In addition to our one-on-one coaching, the cohort experience blossomed into an even greater benefit to these leaders because of the camaraderie and relationships they could then build with each other.
Creating Collaborative Solutions
One of SVPSA’s core pillars is the development of collaborative solutions to address pressing social issues. In 2024, this involved partnering with eight local funders to support 147 local nonprofits with micro grants. Together, we provided subscriptions to platforms like Catchafire to provide pro-bono skilled volunteers that resulted in 2024 value worth $920,617, significantly exceeding our investment with a remarkable 780% ROI. This initiative empowered nonprofits to achieve more with limited resources, allowing them to focus on their primary missions while benefiting from external expertise.
A Year of Engaging Events
SVPSA underscores the importance of events that brings community leaders and nonprofits together to identify core issues and discuss actionable solutions. Through our events in 2024, attendance grew by 13%, raising $21,834 – a 70% increase from the previous year. These gatherings provided crucial networking opportunities and facilitated discussions that fostered collaboration and innovation. Register for upcoming events here.
The Road Ahead
As we reflect on our accomplishments, we remain driven by the goal of creating lasting societal change. By joining SVPSA, you become an integral part of a network dedicated to strategic giving and impactful partnerships. We encourage you to download the full 2024 Impact Report and explore how you can be part of building a better community by sharing your time, talent, and treasure.
Together, let’s continue to build bridges, nurture partnerships, and drive progress for nonprofits across San Antonio. Embrace the opportunity to make a difference.