A Community of Social Investors
Making a World of Difference
SVP New Mexico
341 E. Alameda St.
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
505.263.5180 voice
877.586.7526 fax
The Dual Mission of SVPNM
SVP New Mexico seeks to catalyze significant, long-term positive social results in New Mexico by:
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Educating individuals to be well informed, effective, and engaged philanthropists;
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Investing time, expertise, and money in innovative nonprofits to collaboratively strengthen their organizations.
The Principles of SVPNM
Engaged Venture Philanthropy - SVP New Mexico invests time, expertise and money in nonprofits. We seek collaborative relationships with nonprofits that last for at least two and as many as five years.
Entrepreneurial Spirit - SVP New Mexico uses innovative approaches to achieve leveraged results in our nonprofit partnerships and communities. We delegate decisions, resources, and authority to those closest to the work.
Philanthropic Education - SVP New Mexico Partners educate themselves and become informed, effective, lifetime philanthropists. Ongoing individual philanthropy is catalyzed through hands-on experience and education.
Community & Collaborative Action - SVP New Mexico believes in the power of collective, self-organized effort. We encourage and maintain a highly-participatory, Partner-driven organization that use non-hierarchical, low-overhead communications and operating practices. SVP New Mexico supports an open exchange of knowledge and lessons learned, and avoids partisan, religious or political activities.
Mutual Respect - SVP New Mexico respects the expertise of community nonprofit organizations. We form close working relationships with organizations where we can mutually vest in the nonprofit’s success.
Accountability & Results - SVP New Mexico Partners are mutually accountable to each other, our Investees and the community. We achieve and document measurable results, both in our own work and through our partnerships with nonprofits.