Built on the principles of venture capital investing, our approach consists of four key components.
Our ApproachWe started with a simple idea—that relevant principles of private investing could transform the nonprofit sector.
Our HistoryBuilt on the principles of venture capital investing, our approach consists of four key components.
Our ApproachWe started with a simple idea—that relevant principles of private investing could transform the nonprofit sector.
Our HistoryWe are tireless innovators building strong organizations and strategic networks that measurably improve the lives of children and youth throughout Greater Washington.
Ready for Work is VPP's six-year, $15 million cross-sector collaboration that seeks to ensure that Prince George's County high school students graduate career- and college-ready.
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AppleTree is an entrepreneurial enterprise consisting of a research and development institute and a public charter preschool with ten AppleTree campuses, serving as models for effective teaching and learning.
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This month, leaders from the private sector, government, philanthropy and nonprofits gathered for the Economic Club of Washington D.C.’s 32nd Year Milestone Celebration. I was honored to attend because Venture Philanthropy Partners was one of ten local organizations awarded a $50,000 grant from the Economic Club that evening.
We sat down with VPP Board Member Brad Seamon recently to hear about the lessons and insights he’s learned from working across the private, government and social change sectors along with the defining experiences that shaped his life and outlook on philanthropy.
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