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September 28, 2026

SVP Tucson Names Yissel Salafsky Executive Director

SVP Tucson has named longtime Southern Arizona nonprofit leader Yissel Salafsky as its new Executive Director, beginning a new chapter focused on strengthening nonprofits, rebuilding community connections and expanding meaningful opportunities for engaged philanthropy.

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September 22, 2026

From Poverty to Prosperity: Breaking the Cycle of Generational Poverty

SVP Tucson member Jane Shurtleff examines the Prosperity Initiative and how government, nonprofit, business, and community partners are working together to reduce generational poverty and expand economic mobility in Pima County.

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September 22, 2026

Jane Shurtleff: Tucson Expands Paths to Prosperity

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July 8, 2026

Why SVP, Why Now

SVP International’s “Why SVP, Why Now” video captures why the SVP model matters in this moment: people are looking for meaningful ways to contribute, build community, and connect their values with action. The message aligns closely with SVP Tucson’s renewed focus on partner engagement, nonprofit capacity building, and relationship-driven community impact.

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May 14, 2026

SVPI Shares Network Opportunities, Global Summit Updates, and New Resource Hub Reports

SVPI shared several updates with the global Social Venture Partners network, including final nominations for The Op-Ed Project, early planning for the 2027 Global Summit in Mumbai, new Network Pulse Reports in the SVPI Resource Hub, and upcoming learning workshops focused on affiliate strategy, governance, communications, and board leadership.

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April 1, 2026

SVP Tucson Announces Next Step Toward Independence

SVP Tucson shared an important transition update with partners in April 2026, announcing that the transfer agreement between CFSA and SVPI had been executed and that SVP Tucson was preparing for its next step toward becoming an independent 501(c)(3). The update outlined upcoming priorities, including launching an Executive Director search, engaging the Tucson nonprofit community, and selecting initial organizations for support.

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