In San Antonio, Dan Rebmann is making a meaningful difference through his work in philanthropy. As the CEO of Beneficent Financial Services, and as an SVPSA Partner, he focuses not just on financial success, but also on uplifting and empowering the local community. For a little context, Dan graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary and believes that faith and business can work together. This faith has shaped his company and his approach to philanthropy since its founding.
Measurable Impact on Nonprofit Leadership
The results are in, and they’re compelling. Social Venture Partners San Antonio’s fifth Fellowship cohort has delivered measurable improvements in nonprofit leadership capacity, validating our investment in developing the next generation of community changemakers.
SVPSA Welcomes Adriana Pecina-Rios as New Fellowship Manager
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Adriana Pecina-Rios as our new SVPSA Fellowship Manager. With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, and program development, Adriana brings a wealth of knowledge and an unwavering commitment to social change that aligns perfectly with SVP’s mission to cultivate philanthropists, strengthen nonprofits and build strategic collaborations that help … Read More
Partner Profile: David Zammiello
Social Venture Partners San Antonio (SVPSA) is thrilled to announce the addition of David J. Zammiello, SPHR, as its newest partner. With an extensive background in nonprofit management, workforce development, and executive leadership, David promises to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our philanthropic community. David recently launched DAZA Consulting Group, LLC, aimed at optimizing processes and services … Read More
Celebrating Growth and Connection: SVPSA Fellowship Graduation 2025
The SVPSA Fellowship celebrated its 5th class on April 16th at an event hosted by the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, honoring nonprofit leaders who completed a transformative six-month program. The fellowship focused on enhancing leadership skills and community networking through intensive day-long sessions covering essential topics like finances, fundraising, and board management. Participants reported increased confidence and valuable connections with peers facing similar challenges. The celebration underscored the program’s impact and the commitment of SVPSA partners to empower future leaders in the nonprofit sector.
SVPSA Fellowship Class: A Vibrant Year of Impact and Collaboration
As we conclude the fifth class of the SVPSA Fellowship for executive-level nonprofit leaders, we celebrate the incredible journey we’ve shared this year. The Fellowship has empowered 25 nonprofit executives, strengthening their organizations, and reinforcing the importance of community engagement and volunteerism. We proudly announce that this year’s Fellowship Class saw an extraordinary commitment from many dedicated volunteers, who contributed … 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
Paying It Forward: The Journey of Ben Brooks, Jr.
Imagine the concept of “Pay it forward” and your mind would probably go right to Ben Brooks, Jr., the CEO of San Antonio nonprofit with the same name, Pay It Forward. His story exemplifies this philosophy, inspiring donors to understand why he dedicates himself to such impactful work in our city. Ben’s journey with Pay It Forward began as a … 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.
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.