Venture philanthropists seek out nonprofits that show a great deal of potential for making a difference, and provide them with funding and guidance.
Venture philanthropy is the new philanthropy for the new economy.
That's where venture philanthropists come in, helping nonprofits to better define goals, measure progress, and be accountable for results. But where venture capitalists hold their investees responsible for capital gains, venture philanthropists hold nonprofits responsible for social gains. Those interested in venture philanthropy should be ready to juggle myriad tasks on a very small staff. The staff at SVP totals five. Entry-level jobs primarily entail performing research and filing reports on the flood of nonprofits requesting funding.