Social Venture Partners is Greater Cincinnati’s home for engaged philanthropists. We share a passion for giving back and collectively invest time, talent and grant money to maximize our impact in the community.
Our Vision
All people in Greater Cincinnati can reach their full potential.
We Believe…
That all people, no matter their background or circumstance, should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
That by sharing professional expertise, our partners can make the Greater Cincinnati community a better place.
That innovative solutions to community challenges can yield great results.
That working directly with our investees provides more value than giving money alone.
In keeping with these values, we expressed our commitment to continue to fight inequities in our community following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020. Read our Statement to Our Community
Carrie Johnson Rick Wagner Sharon Mitchell Bradley East Bruce Berno Ann Sandman Chris Shroat
Chair
Vice-Chair/Membership Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Investment Committee Chair
Fast Pitch Co-Chair
Fast Pitch Co-Chair
Jeff Williams Sandra Hughes Shannon Crutchfield Stephanie Smith Craig Young Pete Effler
Communications & Marketing Chair
SVP International Liaison Social Chair
Education & Innovation Chair At-Large, Cincinnati Cares
At-Large, Investee Relations
Our Cincinnati Social Venture Partners
The strength of our organization lies in our partners, who are as varied as our community.
AGE: Our partners range from 25 to more than 60 years old. About 1 in 5 are younger than 40.
GENDER: Half of our partners are women and half are men.
WORK BACKGROUND: Some partners work full-time, others are retired or self-employed. Some have climbed the corporate ladder, others are just starting out and some are lifelong volunteers.
MOTIVATION: Some partners join to share their leadership, others to hone their skills, network with others or simply give back to the Greater Cincinnati community.
EXPERTISE: The diverse skills our partners share include time management, strategic planning, risk assessment, accounting, finance, event planning, creative talents, social work and much more.
HOW THEY JOIN: Some join as individuals, some are sponsored by their employers or foundations.
All of our partners are looking for a way to Go Beyond Giving.
