SVP International

SVP Chicago is an affiliate of Social Venture Partners International (SVPI) the world’s largest network of engaged philanthropists — 29 affiliates, 2,100+ donor-partners, across four countries. In partnership with community, social change organizations, and movement leaders, SVPI’s global network of SVP affiliates is working towards a more just and equitable future for ALL.

SVPI’s core conviction is simple yet revolutionary: philanthropy can be one of the most powerful levers for justice in our lifetime. But too often, giving remains transactional, short-term, and disconnected from the people and communities it seeks to serve.

SVPI offers a proven, scalable model that transforms this pardigm — working at three interconnected levels to develop the people who give, strengthen the places where change happens, and advance the practices that make philanthropy equitable and effective. Together, we move from charity to collaboration — from top-down giving to community-led, equity-centered philanthropy.