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Let's Practice Mindfulness
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Mindfulness is now a very familiar term and most people, whether they practice it or not, are aware of its benefits as an effective tool that allows us to thrive and which supports our health and well-being at work, in school and in relationships. In this article, we share ways some of our Community Partners are practicing mindfulness.
What does mindfulness mean to you, what are your go to practices, insights, stories, etc.? We’d love to start a community sharing practice. Please share your thoughts here or connect directly with Paru Desai, SV2 Partner.
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Investing in Climate Solutions Series Kicks Off
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The headlines around the climate crisis are sobering. But in humanity’s race with climate change, there is good news—we have the solutions today to begin drawing down emissions to mitigate its worst effects, and more innovations are on their way. Learn more about investing capital for climate solutions at this kickoff meeting of
our multi-part learning series.
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Introduce your friends and colleagues to SV2
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SV2 Partners, we encourage you to help us spread the word about the SV2 community. If you know someone who might be interested, please invite them to join us in helping to create a Bay Area and world where everyone can thrive. They are welcome to attend an upcoming SV2 event, or you can forward a name or two to Paru Desai and she will follow up directly with them. Thanks for your support in growing our community and increasing our impact!
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Rose Bloomin currently serves as a board member of Community Forward SF, a nonprofit that runs several homeless shelters in San Francisco including a medical shelter, sobering center, and women's shelter. Previously she served as the co-founder and CEO of HandUp.org, a web based donation platform used by over 100 nonprofits across the US to raise $7.3M for basic needs like housing and medical care. Her family's philanthropic interests include poverty, health, human and animal suffering, and climate change.
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Dolly Parikh is an innovative and accomplished social-impact leader with more than 20 years of success in managing projects and teams addressing some of humanity’s biggest challenges. She is passionate about leading organizations and projects that address real human needs and have far-reaching positive social impacts. She is the current Executive Director of Overseas Volunteer for a Better India's Water Project, whose charter
is to transform India from water poverty to water plenty by 2030. She is also the Co-Founder and Chief Design Strategist at Aloki Inc, a design firm providing brand, web and graphic design services to enable clients to build lasting relationships with their end-users. She is the 2022-23 President-Elect of The Rotary Club of Silicon Valley for Global Impact.
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Please click "view entire message" below for our full events listing.
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WED. SEPT. 15 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Impact Investing Working Group
The SV2 Impact Investing Working Group discusses prospective impact investment opportunities, hears pitches from social entrepreneurs, and performs due diligence in order to make informed investment recommendations on behalf of SV2. The Working Group is comprised of Partners who are committed to actively participating in all aspects of impact investing, including the due diligence process. All Partners are welcome to begin regularly attending IIWG meetings at any point in the year or are welcome to audit meetings on a drop-in basis.
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SUN. SEPT. 19 | 7:30PM - 9:30PM
SV2 Social Impact Book Club
The SV2 Book Club meets monthly to discuss the latest book on their reading list and explore social issues. During the September meeting, SV2 Partners will discuss Dog Whistle Politics by Ian Haney Lopez. All SV2 Partners are invited to participate. RSVP by emailing SV2 Partner Paru Desai or contact Paru with questions.
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MON. SEPT. 20 | 11:00AM - 12:30PM
New Partner Orientation
You’re a new Partner and we want to set you up for success! Join other new Partners at an orientation where we’ll talk about the ins and outs of SV2 – how our grantmaking and impact investing work, community
norms and guidelines, answers to FAQs and more.
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TUES. SEPT. 21 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Economic Inclusion: Empowering the Underrepresented to Advance their Goals
Having the means to get a well paying job, a fair work environment, supporting oneself and families with dignity, a voice in the workplace, creating a culture of collective care for workers, equitable opportunities for advancement and leadership, a seat at the decision and policy-making table...these are some of many examples of what we're learning economic inclusion means in our community.
Join us for our virtual Economic Inclusion Grant Round Kickoff on Tuesday, September 21st 6:30-8:30pm. We're grateful and delighted to connect with these leaders at our event, including those who work directly with our Bay Area communities:
SV2 Economic Inclusion Grant Round Partner Leaders Sneha Challa and Mark Wilson will also share more about our Grant Round process and timeline, as well as an initial list of community-sourced organizations we’ll collectively learn more about.
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THURS. SEPT. 23 | 5:30PM - 6:30PM
SV2 Happy Hour
Delta may keep us still in a primarily virtual world but it won’t keep us from having fun! Join us for a virtual happy hour to connect and catch-up. Co-hosts Jody and Paru are planning some fun games and time to connect in smaller groups and as a whole group. Come in your finest Zoom cocktail attire (including pajamas!) and your favorite beverage.
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WED. SEPT. 29 | 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Investing in Climate Solutions: Overview
The headlines around the climate crisis are sobering. But in humanity’s race with climate change, there is good news—we have the solutions today to begin drawing down emissions to mitigate its worst effects, and more innovations are on their way. Learn more about investing capital for climate solutions at this kickoff meeting
of our multi-part learning series.
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WED. SEPT. 29 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM
Prospective Partner Circle
We invite prospective SV2 Partners for informal conversation with some more seasoned Partners. Learn more about how SV2 works, ways to engage, learn and lead within the SV2 community, and share what you are hoping for from your SV2 experience as you explore our community.
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WED. OCT. 13 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Impact Investing Working Group
The SV2 Impact Investing Working Group discusses prospective impact investment opportunities, hears pitches from social entrepreneurs, and performs due diligence in order to make informed investment recommendations on behalf of SV2. The Working Group is comprised of Partners who are committed to actively participating in all aspects of impact investing, including the due diligence process. All Partners are welcome to begin regularly attending IIWG meetings at any point in the year or are welcome to audit meetings on a drop-in basis.
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THU. OCT. 28 | 12:30PM - 2:30PM
SV2 Economic Inclusion Grant Round Decision Meeting
SV2 Partners interested in participating, please RSVP by Monday, Sept. 20th 2021 and join the mySV2 Economic Inclusion Group.
This Grant Round has two parts, and we're looking forward to an energizing and insightful process together!
Part 1 of 2 Learning, Connecting, and Deciding: Between the Sept. 21st Kickoff and Oct. 28th, participating SV2 Partners will research community-sourced nonprofits, learn community engagement best practices, chat with Executive Directors to learn more about what economic inclusion means, community strengths and what their organizations do, organizational health, challenges, and opportunities to support, and utilize SV2's grantmaking rubric. On Oct. 28th, Partners will
share learnings, do further diligence in a structured, asset-based format, and vote to determine which two organizations become SV2's newest Community Partners / Grantees.
Part 2 of 2 Getting Proximate and Relationship Building: In November and December, Partners will participate in experiences to get to know community members that both organizations support, start to develop strong trust and relationships, and learn about ways to give, champion, and be strong allies.
If you have any questions, please contact the Grant Round Leader Team:
Mark Wilson and Sneha Challa, SV2 Partners
Amy Badiani, SV2 Staff
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Celebrations, Opportunities, Events
With some of our current Community Partners / Grantees
- ICA
- Job openings: searching for a Development Manager, Vice President, Communications and Development, and Impact Data Specialist (please share with anyone who may be interested).
- Building Back Equitably
- Shop the ICA Marketplace! | By shopping with us, you’re helping the Bay Area small business ecosystem thrive.
- Mujeres Unidas y Activas | Thursday,
September 23rd 2021
- MUA members and other movement organizers were featured in an article by YES! magazine. The article highlights their voices and images in efforts to influence the reconciliation bill currently
being debated in Congress. It explains the link between the domestic worker movement, racial justice, and climate justice.
- FIESTA de MUA! A Virtual Dance Party | Come party with MUA! Learn great Latin dance moves and groove with us online. The event will be free and open to all! We invite you to donate to the event as a way to help keep our work growing. Choose MUA benefit event 2021 from the drop-down menu when making your donation.
- One Life Counseling Center | Thursday, September 9th 2021
- StreetCode Academy
With more friends and allies...
- Allies of BIPOC People: Co-led by Simma Lieberman, “The Inclusionist” and Fresh “Lev” White with the goal of “leveling up” our allyship game and becoming co-conspirators for change. We encourage all allies to join this riveting, honest
and empowering discussion.
- Ashoka Changemaker Summit 2021 | Online September 30th-November 25th, Onsite December 1st-3rd, 2021
- The Summit is the global milestone to share cutting-edge ideas that change systems for the better. Meet other doers, shapers and thinkers who believe in the power of changemaking to drive social impact.
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation Latinx Giving Guide
- The Latinx-led nonprofit organizations highlighted in this guide provide leadership, direct services, advocacy and support for Latinx communities in San
Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The LatinXCEL Fund, created in partnership with the Castellano Family Foundation, will invest in people and organizations that address the infrastructure needs of nonprofits serving Latinx communities in our two-county region.
- Social Venture Partners International
- Check out SVPI's Stories of Change & Impact, a new report highlighting the work across our global SVP network over the last 18 months. You’ll read stories of the ways we are taking action to reimagine giving within and across our 40+ communities for a scale of impact greater than any one of us can achieve independently.
- We All Count: Data Equity Workshop | Sept. 15th & 17th, 2021 and Nov. 16th & 18th, 2021
- The We All Count Data Equity Framework remains one of the few actionable systems of tools, checklists, and strategic processes that can support you in making both
immediate and long-term changes in the way that your entire team uses data.
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SV2, Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund, is a community of more than 200 individuals who have joined together to learn about effective giving and pool their resources to invest in innovative nonprofits and social enterprises.
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Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2)
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - Redwood Shores
350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 103
Redwood City, CA 94065
United States
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