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SVP/MN ENTREPRENEURIAL FOCUS

Social Venture Partners Minnesota is searching for organizations that are entrepreneurial in their thinking and practice. We give two forms of support: financial and expertise to non-profit organizations.

We seek to support the development of compelling stories and leaders who truly want an intimate working relationship with SVP/MN’s partners. We are champions for bold initiatives that create results that will have a positive effect on the lives of children.

We seek to advance philanthropy and volunteer service to achieve positive social change for children who live in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Using social venture capital thinking and approaches as a framework, Social Venture Partners Minnesota is committed to impact the educational potential of “at risk” kids. Our emphasis on educational potential includes: engagement with innovative service organizations to serve the following:

Early childhood development (pre-school kids 0-5 years)
Academic, creative, & business literacy (middle & charter school age)
Continuing & advanced educational services (elementary and middle school)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TIMELINE

Requests for Proposal Call		April 1, 2008
Proposals Due		August 1, 2008
Review by Grant Committee(s)		August – Dec., 2008
Investee(s) Selected		December 15, 2008

INVESTEES

Social Venture Partners Minnesota is currently engaged with five dynamic nonprofit organizations that focus on developing the potential of ‘at risk’ kids: Athletes Committed to Educating Students (A.C.E.S), Genesys Works, Students Today Leaders Tomorrow, YouthCARE and Hiawatha Leadership Academy.

Former investees include: Admission Possible, Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts and Seeing Hands. All our investees have powerful stories to tell about improving the lives of kids and families challenged by poverty.

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