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Venture Philanthropy and Social Venturing Services for Funds, Families and Foundations.

Venture philanthropy is a type of philanthropy in which methods and techniques from the world of venture capitalism are applied, for example, long-term investment and the provision of non-financial support. Organisations that are supported in this manner vary from traditional charities, to charitable organisations whose activities also generate a small turnover, to commercial ventures that strive towards particular social objectives. The organisations are often structured and shaped in accordance with how the country and culture in question dictate. The most important aspects of venture philanthropy are:

* Commitment
* Made-to-measure financing
* Long-term support
* Non-financial support
* Attention to organisational development
* Formulation of objectives and management of results

Venture philanthropists focus on a broad spectrum of organisations. They are not only involved with charities whose existence depends on donations and subsidies, and they are not only involved with non-profit organisations. They also invest in organisations that generate turnover.

Social venturing is using expertise, vision and financial resources to invest in projects that are inaccessible to commercial investors and ineligible for government subsidies.