About SVP
The Fast Pitch Online is a program of Social Venture Partners Seattle. As 501c3 nonprofit, SVP Seattle is a community of people for whom improving our community is part of our life’s journey – whether we work in the nonprofit or corporate world. We are volunteers, parents, community leaders, philanthropists – a global network of local partners connecting passion and purpose. We see the chasm between the challenges we face today as a society, and the scale at which we are engaging those challenges.
We envision a Puget Sound region where everyone thrives regardless of income or race. And to get there, we do more than give away money.
SVP amplifies the impact of those out to do good in three distinct ways:
Connect and engage individuals, helping them make the greatest impact with their time and philanthropic giving.
Fund and strengthen nonprofits, helping them take their vital work for kids and the environment to the next level.
Invest in collaborative solutions, so those with a common cause can align their efforts and go farther, together.
Our Values
At SVP, we strive to live up to the following values and behaviors.
IMPACT | We pursue sustained and transformative change.
Find ways to maximize our skills and passion for community impact
Take risks, be resourceful and nimble in finding solutions
Balance passionate convictions with evidence-based decisions
Recognize the larger systems at play and embrace the complexity of change
CONNECT | We cultivate relationships and recognize we can accomplish more together.
Make room for meaningful personal connections
Have a sense of humor and be able to laugh at ourselves
Recognize everyone has something valuable to contribute
Give credit and celebrate accomplishments
Assume positive intent
TRUSTED ALLY | We model humility, openness and mutual respect.
Honor commitments and follow through
Cultivate trust and mutual respect
Be curious and humble, listen to learn and understand
Invite constructive criticism and be open to change
Speak up when something appears wrong
EQUITY | We center our efforts on those historically marginalized to balance power and access to resources.
Be aware of privilege and seek to understand different life experiences
Look around to see whose voice is not heard and engage them
Recognize when others should lead and step back
Acknowledge power imbalances and work to level them
Surface and challenge institutional and systemic inequities
STRETCH | We embrace challenging conversations and risk taking and seek opportunities to learn.
Never settle. Always strive to do better
Embrace the opportunity for learning in every situation
Facilitate uncomfortable conversations
Own our mistakes and grow from them