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Piyush Chawla, SVP India

Meet Piyush Chawla, a Partner of SVP India. Piyush is on the frontlines working hand in hand with the community at SVP India in Delhi. From education and healthcare to human rights, Piyush has seen firsthand the impact that trust-based philanthropy can have. Trust-based philanthropy reimagines relationships between grantmakers, NGOs, and communities to ensure that resources are distributed in the most equitable and impactful way.

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Blogs

Transformational Together: A Recap of Our 2025 Global Summit

From May 28–31, our network gathered in Austin, Texas, for an invigorating, purpose-filled gathering of minds, hearts, and action. The 2025 SVPI Global Summit was more than an event—it was […]

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  • Why Now Video

    05/06/2026

    What does it mean to show up in this moment — when communities are navigating deep inequity, rising demand, and growing disconnection? Our Why Now video captures why SVP exists […]

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  • How we got started

    The Vision That Became a Global Movement: Honoring Paul Brainerd

    02/26/2026

    On February 15, 2026, we lost a visionary. Paul Brainerd, founder of Social Venture Partners, passed away at 78 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Lots of […]

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  • What Happens When a Global Network Finally Shares Its Intelligence

    02/16/2026

    For years, I’ve felt deep gratitude for what we’ve built at Social Venture Partners — and a growing sense that something more was possible. Across our global network, partners and […]

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  • SVP NYC launch

    Celebrating a New Beginning: Reflections on the Launch of SVP’s Newest Affiliate

    11/25/2025

    There are moments in this work when you can feel the shift happening in real time — when a room fills with possibility, shared purpose, and the unmistakable sense that […]

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  • Investing in Trust: Social Venture Partners’ Unique Approach to Philanthropy

    11/07/2025

    In International Business Times, our CEO Ciara Garcia discusses how SVP is reimagining philanthropy through trust, partnership, and community leadership. Garcia shares how the SVP network builds structures where communities […]

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  • Danette O'Connell

    Introducing Danette O’Connell: A Q&A with SVP NYC’s New CEO

    10/01/2025

    The SVP community is thrilled to welcome SVP New York City, the newest affiliate in our global network—and to introduce Danette O’Connell, the affiliate’s inaugural CEO. Danette brings more than […]

    Affiliate Spotlight

  • The SVP Declaration of the Future

    09/30/2025

    Born out of the momentum of our Global Summit and board retreat, the Declaration of the Future is more than a document—it is our promise. It affirms our guiding beliefs, […]

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  • SVP NYC

    SVP Expands to New York City: A Collective Milestone for Our Global Network

    09/03/2025

    We’re thrilled to announce that Social Venture Partners is officially expanding to New York City! This launch marks a significant milestone in our collective journey to reimagine philanthropy as a […]

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