It is with bittersweet sentiment that we share the news that Executive Director and Partner, Peggy Kidd, has decided not to return to SVP as ED after her family leave. Peggy helped to usher SVP into the next stage of growth and was instrumental in doubling the size of the organization from 65 to 130 Partners. She did an outstanding job during the last five years, and she will be greatly missed. As an integral part of the San Diego community, we know we’ll see her and her twin baby girls, Alyssa (above) and McKaylee (below), touching the lives of others. Peggy, thank you for your leadership, positive energy and dedication to the community. We wish you well in this new season of life!
The board is embarking on a search for a new Executive Director. In the meantime, Marion Paul will continue to serve as our interim Executive Director until a new ED is found.
Audeo Charter School
- Audeo has a more defined and focused approach to their market as a result of their newly developed business plan and outcome and marketing planning with SVP.
- Students served have grown from 150 to 700 in seven years and anticipate 1,000 by the end of 2012.
- Launched College Apps Academy, a fee-for-service program committed to helping high school seniors gain admission to the top colleges and universities.
- Last year, 130 students graduated from the program as compared to 51 in the previous year
By Rachel Camacho
When Robin Ritch became an SVP Partner in April 2011, she didn’t miss a beat. Upon joining, Robin’s intention was to use her business skills in helping nonprofits become more productive. She has been able to do this and so much more! Robin dove right into taking on challenges and responsibilities, becoming a member of IWG, PWG and a Co-Lead Partner for Audeo Charter School. When people meet Robin, they discover a warmth and confidence that is a pleasure to be around. We thought you’d enjoy getting to know Robin too.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has chosen Everyone Counts Inc. to exclusively develop an electronic voting system for the 85th Academy Awards, to be held in 2013. Kudos to Chairman and CEO of Everyone Counts Inc., Lori Steele Contorer!
Vic Wintriss and his nonprofit school,Wintriss Technical Schools that teaches computer programming to youth are featured in the Del Mar Times. Keep up the great work, Vic!
Peggy Kidd and twin baby girls are doing well. McKaylee (far left) and Alyssa (left) are now 4 months old. They are smiling, cooing, love to dance and totally interactive!
Witness the impact of SVP Investee, A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on the life of a 15 year old girl. Inocente refuses to let her dream of becoming an artist be caged by her life as an undocumented immigrant forced to live homeless for the last nine years. Inocente is one of the youth served by the ARTS Empower program.
This film is in production. Click here to view the trailer.
Join SVP for a Night at ARTS!
Thursday, Jan 26
4-5 PM - Interactive Tour
5-6:30 PM - Happy Hour at Solare
For more info or to RSVP, email Dan at dan@sdsvp.org
Congratulations to Rachel and Tom vanBetten on the birth of their baby girl, Annika LeClaire vanBetten on December 13.
San Diego Grantmakers has elected David Lynn to represent Social Venture Partners on their Board of Directors. David will replaceAlan Sorkin who provided many years of guidance to the organization.
Social Venture Partners and guests gathered at the magnificent home of Sandra Timmons and Richard Sandstrom on a crisp December night in Olivenhain. George Brown, Executive Director of Investee, Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA spoke briefly yet poignantly about SVP's impact on the organization. SVP's outgoing Board Chair, Ray Ellis introduced incoming Chair, Tuck Forsyth to the group. In the spirit of the season, SVP Partners donated 22 gift cards to the Armed Services YMCA for their Secret SANTA (Support And Nurture Those Americans who serve) Christmas program. A special time of celebration was had by all!
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It is with bittersweet sentiment that we share the news that Executive Director and Partner, Peggy Kidd, has decided not to return to SVP as ED after her family leave. Peggy helped to usher SVP into the next stage of growth and was instrumental in doubling the size of the organization from 65 to 130 Partners. She did an outstanding job during the last five years, and she will be greatly missed. As an integral part of the San Diego community, we know we’ll see her and her twin baby girls, Alyssa (above) and McKaylee (below), touching the lives of others. Peggy, thank you for your leadership, positive energy and dedication to the community. We wish you well in this new season of life! 
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