How does SVP Calgary fit into philanthropic trends?
Social Venture Partners Calgary fits into the trend of the changing relationship between a non-profit and its supporters. As the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers writes, ‘Not so long ago, nonprofits tended to list their team as staff, board, and volunteers, placing donors on the outside, mailing in checks. Now more organizations understand that donors are part of the organizational team that enables nonprofits to reach their goals.’ While every non-profit and donor is different, as the chart below illustrates, the expectations from both have tended to change over time. Old Way • Non-profits assumed they should never tell a donor anything but good news for fear of jeopardizing the donors commitment to the organization. • Donors were seen only as a source of money. • Donors often supported one organization for a lifetime. • Giving was simply ‘charity’ or ‘tithing’ something donors did automatically but at a distance. • Donors at similar giving levels were treated more or les
