Ventures selected for partnership with SVA must fit the following criteria:
1. Focused on Education and/or Employment
Must provide educational support to disadvantaged young people from urban areas, and/or support young people at risk of falling into employment exclusion, and/or the long-term unemployed.
2. High Level of Social Impact
Addresses a clear need with a robust solution that has the potential to bring about significant and lasting benefit for a substantial number of people.
3. Compelling Entrepreneur or Leader
Run by a strong, passionately committed leader, social entrepreneur or CEO who has ambition for growth and the potential to develop his or her capability.
4. High Potential Board or Management Committee
Has an actively engaged Board or Management Committee, led by an effective Chair, that has a strong appetite to develop its effectiveness and to grow the organisation’s social impact.
5. Demonstrated Results
Clearly demonstrates with credible evidence the ability to deliver results to a significant number of the people that the organisation/program aims to serve.
6. Strong Growth Opportuniy
Based on a model for change that has excellent potential to grow to a significant scale
7. Organisation Readiness
Established with basic operational processes in place (including financial processes), DGR status, sound financial health and legally compliant with relevant regulations (such as regulations around working with children)
8. SVA’s Ability to Add Value
Must be at a suitable stage of development where the organisation is able to embrace SVA’s capacity building, highly-engaged partnership approach and structured way of working