VPP was created to be an inspiration for change and a catalyst for social innovation. By demonstrating a different way of investing through a series of funds, we believed we could influence those of emerging wealth to have more impact with their philanthropy and to alter the norms of the nonprofit field.

And though we’ve had early successes in our first five years, in reality, we are just scratching the surface of what needs to be done for our nonprofit partners and to drive change in the field to succeed in the long run. Significant changes—both inside and outside the field—need to occur to make sure that breakthrough organizations continue to grow, thrive, and become sustainable over time.

VPP is ready to make an even larger impact in the areas of education, learning, and development. We have the leadership, organization, and track record to move Venture Philanthropy Partners to a higher level in helping our investment partners change the fate for children, certainly for those here in the National Capital Region, and just maybe, someday, across America.