Apr 21, 2025
SAN DIEGO (APRIL 21, 2025) — San Diego Social Venture Partners (SVP) announced today that it has once again earned the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofits. The Platinum Seal is Candid’s highest level of recognition and places SVP among a select group of nonprofits nationwide that demonstrate an ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and measurable impact.
“This recognition reaffirms SVP’s role as a trusted partner to San Diego nonprofits—and as a thoughtful steward of the time and resources our Partners and Board invest in our mission,” said Erica Halpern, CEO of San Diego Social Venture Partners. “Transparency and accountability are core to how we operate, and this honor reflects our deep commitment to integrity and achieving meaningful results for the nonprofits we serve.”
Founded in 2001, SVP connects highly skilled professionals with nonprofit organizations across San Diego County to provide pro bono capacity-building consulting support. In 2024, SVP launched 33 nonprofit consulting teams, its most impactful year to date.
Through engagements focused on support areas including strategy, fundraising, operations, and communications, SVP strengthens the effectiveness and sustainability of nonprofits across all issue areas.
Candid, formerly known as GuideStar and the Foundation Center, provides data on more than 1.8 million 501(c)(3) organizations. Its tools and research help funders, donors, and the public better understand nonprofit activities, benchmark performance, and make informed giving decisions. The Platinum Seal is only awarded to nonprofits that provide comprehensive and verified information on their mission, leadership, financials, and impact.
To learn more about SVP’s mission or how to get involved, visit: www.sdsvp.org
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