Impact Investment Accelerator

Impact Investment Accelerator is sponsored by SVP Denver. A 7-week intensive program preparing local organizations to raise and receive impact investment, including educational workshops, 1-on-1 advising, and face time with Denver funders. Consideration for Colorado Impact Investment Network (COIIN) impact investment is included.

Impact Investment Accelerator What is Impact Investment? Impact investment is any type of funding that generates both sustainable financial returns and positive impact. This kind of capital comes in many forms, including low-interest loans, revenue-based financing, recoverable grants, and equity.

As a Denver organization with earned revenue, impact investing can be a powerful tool in your fundraising toolkit! Interest rates and payback terms tailored to your plans. Impact-focused investment decision-making and diligence Stronger support and relationships with funders.

Does Impact Investment Make Sense for Your Organization? Intentionally raising and receiving impact investment is a bold, transformative step that has the power to take your organization to the next level, but it doesn't have to feel like a risky leap into the unknown. SVP Denver's Impact Investment Accelerator will help you determine: Whether this type of funding makes sense for your organization .

How Impact Investment can uniquely support your plans for the future. Exactly how much and what type of funding to ask for. Which local funders are the right fit for collaboration.

SVP Denver’s Impact Investment Accelerator is a free, 7-week intensive program designed to prepare Denver organizations to raise and receive impact investment. Deepen your knowledge to harness the potential that Impact Investment holds for your organization. Structured Accountability Dive into a 7-week intensive cohort experience and emerge investment-ready with a focused fundraising plan.

1:1 Advising with SVP Partners Work in-person with experienced professionals to hone your finances, future plans, pitch, and fundraising plan. Get feedback on your pitch from expert SVP Denver Partners and expand your network of Denver funders, face-to-face. Receive guidance and checklists to build comprehensive diligence materials and feel confident about conversations beyond the pitch.

Have the opportunity to be one of three cohort participants to present at Pitch Day for the SVP Denver community of local leaders, experts, mentors, and funders. Funding Opportunity with Colorado Impact Investment Network (COIIN) SVP Denver's investor network will convene on Pitch Day to review pitches, select COIIN 2026 impact investment recipients, and offer low-interest loans.

Number of organizations funded: 1-2 Loan terms: ~$100,000, 1-4% interest, 3-7 year term Note: This investment could be a portion of a larger investment goal (i.e. capital campaign) Apply Today! Application Deadline - August 2nd Hear from the Previous Cohorts Here's what a few leaders of organizations we have invested in have said. SVP Denver's impact investment process was incredible.

It had an immediate impact. SVP Denver came through with a fast loan to help us fill a critical gap. ‍ Your organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit or is operating under a fiscal agent.

Operating in the Denver Metro Region ‍ You are located within and/or providing 51% or more of your services within Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and/or Jefferson counties. ‍ You understand how your services are advancing health, economic, and/or racial equity and meeting a clear community need.

Developing Sustainable Earned Revenue Your organization has an earned revenue model that is planned, tested, active, or growing. Your organization has the capacity and budget to implement results of projects, but may not have the resources to pay for outside support. ‍ Your team is ready to dedicate 8 hours per week to this program.

‍ Virtual interviews with SVP team and Partners Cohort decision, acceptance/rejection communications 2026 Impact Investment Accelerator Mondays • August 31st - October 12th • 12-1pm Educational & Workshopping Sessions Thursdays • September 10th - October 15th • 12:30-3:30pm Impact Investment 101, Planning & Success Metrics, Financial Modeling Diligence with SVP Partners Pitching for Impact Investment Pitch Practice with Partners Diversifying Revenue & Earned Revenue Models In-person “speed-dating” with local impact investors Fundraising Strategy, Tools, & Resources Thursday • October 15th • 4-7pm 2026 COIIN Funding Schedule COIIN pre-diligence materials due Top COIIN funding candidates selected to present on Pitch Day COIIN 2026 Investor Forum and investees selected