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.

Engaged partners are at the heart of our organization. We come from diverse backgrounds in business, law, medicine, philanthropy, and the arts. What unites us is our desire to make a difference in L.A. and our belief that leveraging our dollars with our time and expertise will maximize our impact. >> Read about Our Partners.

Each year LASVP partners choose an investment focus, and we make two to three 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 public education and the environment (new for 2007.)  >> Read about Our Investments.