Fast Pitch Pilot Gets a Green Light

During the past several months, a dedicated team of Partners conducted due diligence on the possibility of bringing a Fast Pitch event to San Diego. More than 40 Partners provided input into the process along the way.  The SDSVP board of directors accepted the team's recommendation to host a pilot Fast Pitch event in FY 2012-13, and allocated $35,000 to offset the event and administrative costs. The additional prize money will be raised through Partners and other individuals.

Next step:  the full partnership will be invited to a brainstorming session to start the design process and decide the best timeline for a successful event. Be on the look-out for your invitation, or contact Sherri Neasham at sneasham@gmail.com for more information.

SVP is Hiring!

San Diego Social Venture Partners is currently searching for an Executive Director. If names of candidates come to mind, please ask them to them submit their resume and cover letter to SDSVP.ED@gmail.com.

Please note the requirements to apply outlined in our job description.

Submissions will be accepted thru Monday, May 28, 2012.

BBQ and Boot Scootin’

On Saturday, April 21st, the San Diego Social Venture Partnersgathered at Casa de Camacho in the Crosby Estates to saddle up Texas-style! Partners, guests, and staff enjoyed savory BBQ from Bar None, an impromptu line dance lesson and upbeat Country music from a live band. All were delightfully surprised to see how many Partners dressed the part and had fun with the theme!

Click here to read more. Check out the pics, y'all!

Spotlight on Success – A Heart-Warming Evening Celebration of SDSVP

Wednesday, May 23 | 5:30-7:30 PM | AMN Healthcare 

BRAVO! As a member of San Diego Social Venture Partners, you are:

*Stopping youth violence
*Making college a reality for at-risk students
*Preparing a dedicated military veteran to enter civilian life

Join us for a dynamic, fast-paced interactive evening, moderated by former news anchor, Susan Farrell. The program will feature inspirational "tales from the trenches" from TKF, Reality Changers and REBOOT and individuals they serve who directly benefit from your support.

This magical evening will make you proud to be a member in SDSVP, so please extend the invitation to those you believe might like to become a Partner and help SVP advance critically needed, positive social change.

Enjoy delicious light appetizers and wine with friends!

RSVP TODAY! Check your inbox for the Evite and let us know you’re coming or contact Rachel at rachel@sdsvp.org by May 18.

U-T San Diego Features Reality Changers Gates Millennium Scholars

Reality Changers is proud to announce that five Reality Changers students will be receiving the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship! This means that they will receive fully-paid tuition for their bachelor's, master's, and PhD.

Click here to read the article.

Join San Diego's top-level government officials, major sponsors, families and Reality Changers' supporters on May 20th to help honor these hard-working students at their 12th Annual year-end event, "America's Finest: A Celebration of Education in America."Register here.

*Remember to check out all exciting upcoming Investee events on the left side bar!*

Help Us Select Our New Focus Area - Your Vote Counts!

It’s that time of year! SVP Partners, get ready to cast your vote for SDSVP’s 2012-13 Focus Area. This is the beginning of our investment process, and your vote will start to determine which organizations we invest in next year. In the past, Partners have selected Education, Military Families, Environment, Elders, and others.

A FOCUS AREA is a broad issue area that covers many possible actionable topics.  Through the SDSVP Discovery Team, in which all Partners are invited to participate, we will research the topic, interview experts and determine the greatest need in that sector.

Check your inbox for more info and official ballot! Ballots due May 18.

Outstanding Student Outcomes at TKF!

• In January, the Tariq Khamisa Foundation(TKF), a third-year investee, received results from a third party evaluation of their Safe School Model. The study from two independent sources reported that within the San Diego Unified School District and Escondido Union School District Safe Schools, TKF has significantly reduced behavior referrals for student misconduct by 63% in San Diego and 65% in Escondido. The full reports can be found in their Press Room.
• TKF’s Founder, Azim Khamisa, was named Spiritual Hero of the Year by Science of Mind Magazine and was on the cover of the January issue. Past recipients include Oprah Winfrey, Jimmy Carter, Christopher Reeve, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Click here to hear an interview with Azim.
• Check out TKF’s brand-spanking-new website…just launched!

Learn about our New Investee, Barrio Logan College Institute

From Coronado Lifestyle Magazine
March/April 2012
By Kris Grant

In Coronado, it’s pretty much accepted that most students will graduate from high school and continue on to college. But look across the water to the barrio that spreads out below the pillars of the Coronado bridge and you’ll find quite a different set of circumstances. Barrio Logan is an area where average household incomes are less than $20,000 and only about one in three adults over the age of 25 has a high school, much less a college, diploma.

For the past 16 years, one nonprofit institute has been quietly working magic in this Latino community. The Barrio Logan College Institute (BLCI) has been raising a passion for — and lighting the pathway toward — higher education for Latino students who have been historically underrepresented on college campuses.

Click here to read more.

SVP Selects New Nonprofit Partners for 2012

We are proud to announce our newest Investees!  San Diego Social Venture Partners chose to invest in two local nonprofits, Barrio Logan College Institute and Pro Kids who are developing educational aspirations in children and youth that lead to increased graduation rates. For the next three years, support from SVP will strengthen each organization’s infrastructure in areas such as board development, outcome planning, operations and financial systems, information technology and marketing communication.

Thank you to our InvestmentWorking Group and chair, Mark Fackler, for all of their hard work and commitment in selecting two phenomenal organizations for our Partnership to support!