Disparities in Multnomah County Kindergarten Readiness

A report that SVP Portland commissioned while establishing their community goal strategy. The report, researched and written by Portland State University researchers, documented disparities in kindergarten readiness and showed where […]

SVP Portland Policy Advocacy Task Force Recommendations

SVP Portland’s Policy/Advocacy Task Force met several times during Summer 2017. The purpose of the task force was (1) to understand the policy/advocacy landscape in Oregon, (2) gather information from […]

SVP Portland Investment Team Overview and Process (2017)

This document outlines SVP Portland’s investment team approach and process, which seeks to co-create an investment with a potential community partner.

Elements of a Great Executive Director – Board Chair Relationship

At a March 2013 meeting of SVP board chairs and executive directors (EDs), there was consensus that the board chair/ED relationship is a proxy for health of the organization. To that […]

Strategic Plan Dashboard Example

An example of a dashboard for a board meeting giving a high-level update on major organizational capacity areas.

SVPI Values Workshop Slide Deck

A workshop presentation for organizations to articulate their values and behaviors, and to implement those values by integrating them in priority areas and processes, like governance, partner recruiting and engagement.

SVP Minnesota’s Mission, Vision, Values and Behaviors

SVP Minnesota’s mission, vision, organizational values and behaviors.

SVP Vancouver’s Values and Behaviors

SVP Vancouver’s organizational values and behaviors.