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Become a Partner

Do more than give. Help build lasting nonprofit impact.

SVP Tucson Partners bring time, talent, relationships, and resources together to strengthen nonprofit organizations across Greater Tucson. Partners learn, connect, contribute, and work alongside nonprofit leaders to help organizations grow stronger and more sustainable.

Why partner with SVP Tucson

A civic home for people who want their generosity to go further.

Many people want to support local nonprofits but are looking for a deeper, more connected way to engage. SVP Tucson creates that pathway.

As a Partner, you join a community of people who care about Greater Tucson and want to combine giving with learning, hands-on support, relationships, and practical action.

Who this is for

Partners come from many backgrounds.

SVP Tucson is designed for people and organizations who want to contribute meaningfully to nonprofit impact, whether through professional expertise, lived experience, civic relationships, philanthropy, or community leadership.

Individuals

People who want to contribute their time, experience, relationships, and resources to local nonprofit impact.

Professionals

People with skills in strategy, finance, marketing, operations, leadership, technology, fundraising, HR, or governance.

Companies

Organizations looking for meaningful civic engagement, leadership development, and community connection opportunities.

Philanthropists

Donors, family foundations, donor-advised fund holders, and philanthropic families who want deeper local insight.

Partnership in action

Use what you know to help local nonprofits grow stronger.

SVP Tucson creates structured ways for Partners to support nonprofit leaders through coaching, advisory work, Fast Pitch, events, committee service, and capacity building projects.

How partners engage

Choose the ways you want to contribute.

Partnership is designed to be flexible. Some Partners engage deeply in projects and coaching, while others contribute through events, introductions, committees, funding, or strategic advice.

Coach and advise

Support nonprofit leaders as they navigate strategy, operations, fundraising, communications, governance, growth, and organizational change.

Join capacity projects

Contribute to focused projects that help nonprofits build practical tools, improve systems, clarify strategy, or strengthen execution.

Participate in Fast Pitch

Help nonprofit leaders refine their message, increase visibility, build confidence, and connect with supporters.

Expand Our Reach and Support SVP Growth

Help SVP Tucson grow through partner engagement, events, fundraising, governance, finance, community outreach, or nonprofit support.

Open doors

Use your relationships to connect nonprofits with people, funders, partners, volunteers, and community resources that can help.

Learn with peers

Build a deeper understanding of Greater Tucson’s nonprofit landscape while connecting with other civic-minded people.

What partners help build

More than one event. More than one grant. A stronger nonprofit ecosystem.

Build Capacity

Capacity

Strengthening nonprofit leadership, strategy, systems, and execution through coaching, advisory support, workshops, and hands-on projects.

Build Connections

Connection

Creating meaningful relationships between nonprofits, funders, volunteers, business leaders, civic partners, and community supporters.

Build Community

Community

Convening people around shared challenges and opportunities so Tucson’s nonprofit sector can grow stronger together.

Partner commitment

Bring what you can. Engage where you are most useful.

SVP Tucson asks Partners to contribute with intention: showing up, learning, building relationships, supporting nonprofit leaders, and helping strengthen the civic fabric of Greater Tucson.

The most valuable Partners are not only donors. They are connectors, coaches, listeners, advisors, advocates, and community builders.

Get started

Interested in becoming an SVP Tucson Partner?

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Our Partners

Thank you to our SVP Tucson Partners

Individuals and families investing their time, talent, and resources in Tucson’s nonprofits.

  • Adaline and Dan Klemmedson
  • Amy Charles & Steve McMillan
  • Andrea and Jordan Levy
  • Anne Maley and Tim Schaffner
  • Barbara Harrison
  • Beth Meyerson and Jill German
  • Beth Miller and Chip Perry
  • Bonnie Kampa
  • Brook Gilliam
  • Cande and Tom Grogan
  • Carolyn Brown and Tim Wernette
  • Catherene Morton
  • Deborah Watson and In Loving Memory, Craig Watson
  • Diane and John Patience
  • Diane and Steve Witthoeft
  • Dorice and Robert Beren
  • Helaine Levy
  • Jane and David Shurtleff
  • Jane Ragle and John Smith
  • Joanne and Howie Adams
  • John-Peter Wilhite
  • Jon Bialis
  • Julie and Bruce Friedman
  • Kassie Davis and Bruce Beatus
  • Kathleen Cheevers
  • Kent Burbank and Vicente Talanquer
  • Keri and Jeff Silvyn
  • Kerri Lopez-Howell
  • Kerry Milligan and Craig LeCroy
  • Laurie and Rob Glaser
  • Leigh Tiedemann
  • Linda and Dick Sampliner
  • Liz Kanter Groskind and Eric Groskind
  • Nancy and Steven Pregulman
  • Nanette Warner and Bob Crago
  • Patricia Andrade and Hank Walker
  • Peggy and In Loving Memory, Steve Goulding
  • Peggy Lemen
  • Sharon and Alan Levin
  • Stephanie Bowers and Aaron Rottenstein
  • Susan and Jim Stofft
  • Susan Comstock and Marc Rolfes

Join a community that helps nonprofits grow stronger.

If you are ready to contribute your time, talent, relationships, and resources to the organizations shaping Greater Tucson, SVP Tucson is a place to start.