SDSVP Selects New Investees!

SDSVP is thrilled to announce our two newest Investees, A Reason To Survive (ARTS) and the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF)!

The Investment Working Group (IWG) worked very diligently this year in selecting SDSVP’s two new Investees in the area of youth and children. The process was exciting and the Partners were passionate in looking for the perfect fit for us to lend our time, expertise and resources. The IWG divided into teams and reviewed 42 Letters of Intents, then regrouped and requested 16 organizations to submit proposals. After a thorough review, we requested 8 nonprofits to make a presentation, then we conducted 6 site visits and selected two incredible organizations. Hats off to Joyce Ross, Sherri Neasham and the entire IWG team for a job well done! Partners, your investment will go a long way with these two groups… let us tell you more about them.

ARTS focuses on empowering children facing life challenges to unleash their creative abilities and discover hidden talent to boost self-esteem and propel them to future success.

TKF envisions a world free from youth violence, using a powerful, personal story to motivate students in schools to realize that personal responsibility and respect are the foundation for building strong neighborhoods and strong communities.

In addition to a financial commitment over the next 3 years, each organization will benefit from gifts of Partners’ time and expertise to assist with strategic planning, financial review, technology implementation and publicity to insure their growth and sustainability.

SDSVP’s unique model for long-term success is especially crucial today, as the current economic downturn is requiring all organizations – especially non-profits – to do more with less.

Our passionate and dynamic Partners continue to make a difference for our Investees and San Diego by leveraging their decades of business and community leadership, cementing SDSVP’s position as a leader in the philanthropic community.

Thanks to Wendy Gibson, Lead Partner for TKF, and Scott Tritt, Lead Partner for ARTS. There are lots of opportunities to get involved this year, so please contact Wendy or Scott if you’re interested.