Los Angeles Social Venture Partners (LASVP) is a diverse network of professionals who are pioneering a new model of giving -- Venture Philanthropy. We bring our collective expertise and resources to innovative nonprofits in Los Angeles, collaborating with them to strengthen their organizations and expand their capacity to transform local communities.  >> Read about the LASVP model.

Each year LASVP partners choose an investment focus, and we make one to two investments in Los Angeles-based nonprofits. Our investment model takes a long-term perspective, and our relationships with investees typically span 3-4 years. Our current focus areas are education and the environment.  >> Read about Our Investments.

Last month two of our Investees connected for a project that is reaching kids in one of the city's highest-need areas, South LA. >>Read more on our blog