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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SVPNM
What
can you say about your Investees? What are their characteristics?
The organizations that SVPNM funds are in need of and committed
to an infusion of our volunteer support to build and strengthen their
organization's capacity to deliver programs. They also are seeking to
replicate or expand an existing program or to launch a new program. The
organizations are committed to program evaluation and measuring outcomes. In
addition, they have a vision for their organization's growth over the
next three to five years, and how SVP New Mexico can help them accomplish
this growth.
What kind of people do you look for in the Investees
you fund?
SVP New Mexico's Investees are led by innovative, passionate leaders
with vision and ideas about effecting change and solving problems in the
community, and creating more social value from their limited resources.
They often use traditional business skills to achieve their goals and
make creative use of limited resources to doggedly pursue their social
mission. They are open to working with high level volunteers, and
embrace collaboration.
What are SVP New Mexico's funding criteria?
SVP New Mexico funds programs in any region of the state of New
Mexico. Applicants must qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501
(c)(3) or 170 (c) of the Internal Revenue Service code.
How large are the individual grants given by
SVP New Mexico?
Grants typically range from $5,000 to $25,000 on an annual basis,
with an expectation of funding for at least 2 and up to 5 years.
Can Partners nominate Investees?
Yes, they can. Some Partners have worked in the community and know
of good candidates for grants. SVP New Mexico encourages Partners
to bring those organizations to light but these organizations are subject
to the same application procedure as any other organization. SVP
New Mexico has conflict-of-interest policies to prevent any preference
given to a prospective Investee based on a prior relationship with a Partner. Grant
decisions are the sole and objective responsibility of the SVP New Mexico
Grant Committees.