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Lessons Learned from Getting Proximate in North Fair Oaks
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Through our current North Fair Oaks Community Grant Round, many in the SV2 community have experienced the value of getting proximate as a powerful way to
understand the complexities and nuance of a community and its people, and to inform their perspective and actions going forward. Read more to discover what we learned from this unique Get Proximate experience.
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| SV2 Annual Grantee Reporting & Ways to Support Our Grantees
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In line with funder best practices in times of crisis, SV2 recently made changes to our annual grant reporting process. These actions are aligned with the Funder Pledge we signed: "Philanthropy’s Commitment During COVID-19." We are reflecting on practices we can continue after this pandemic to further our commitment to break down power dynamics and ‘walk alongside’ the social ventures we support -- in
order to demonstrate empathy, trust and support of these impactful and inspiring organizations. During our check-ins, we learned ways our community can support some of our Grantees. Please see the following list.
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Bright Spots 2.0 - Social Ventures
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The Social Ventures we support (Grantees and Investees) are heroically, resourcefully, and lovingly supporting as well as rapidly adapting to meet our communities where we’re at. We want to highlight some ways they are doing this. We encourage you to look through their websites and other communications directly to learn more!
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Kate James' professional background includes corporate experience leading the sustainability and social impact functions for Standard Chartered (banking) and Pearson (education), as well as foundation experience as the CCO and member of the Gates Foundation executive team. Kate now manages her family’s philanthropy and impact investing.
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Lisa Hanson has extensive analytical and investment experience in the nonprofit and corporate sectors. Jay Gregory Hanson has over 20 years of executive management experience in technology and e-commerce. They and their three children are passionate about social impact and community building, with a focus on access to education, enhancing economic empowerment, basic needs, and the environment.
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Sindy Braun has 30+ years of experience in the software industry across Marketing, Product, R&D, Operations, IT, Go-to-Market, and Human Resources - most recently at VMware. She is now focused on bringing her strategic, operational, and people leadership skills, and her passion, to serving the global community. Sindy’s chosen mission is to apply her corporate expertise to empower nonprofit organizations to scale for greater impact and efficiency with limited resources.
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Please click "View Entire Message" below to view our full events listing.
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MON. MAY 4 | 5:15PM - 6:15PM
Prospective Partner Circle - Virtual Event
We invite prospective SV2 Partners to join us and learn 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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MON. MAY 4 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Environment Lightning Grant Round Meeting 1 of 2 - Virtual Event
Environmental issues are now at the forefront of challenges facing the world, with many implications for the Bay Area and our local communities. Join us as we learn more about important issues such as the climate crisis and solutions, conservation, and water, as well as ways to support as givers and changemakers. This Lightning Grant Round (LGR) is co-led by SV2 Partners Bill Brownell and Jennifer McFarlane, and SV2 Staff Amy Badiani. Note that we plan to offer this Round again in Fall 2020.
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TUE. MAY 12 | 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Prospective Partner Circle - Virtual Event
We invite prospective SV2 Partners to join us and learn 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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TUE. MAY 12 | 11:30AM - 2:00PM NOTE EXTENDED TIME
North Fair Oaks Community Grant Round Meeting #5 - Virtual Event
At Meeting #5, Partners will engage in
final discussion about the organizations and make grant decisions. Note that in order to vote in this grant decision meeting, Partners must be present on the Zoom call, and either have attended the Executive Director presentations on April 28, or listened to the recording. Program will begin at 11:30am and is extended till 2:00pm to allow
for our virtual group decision-making process.
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WED. MAY 13 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
May Impact Investing Working Group - Virtual Event
The SV2 Impact Investing Working Group (IIWG) discusses prospective impact investment opportunities, hears pitches from social entrepreneurs, and performs due diligence in order to make informed investment decisions on behalf of SV2. At the May meeting, Partners will discuss investment opportunities in light
of COVID-19. 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. Program will begin at 11:30am.
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MON. MAY 18 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Environment Lightning Grant Round Meeting 2 of 2 - Virtual Event
SV2 Partners will discuss the three finalist organizations and select a Lightning Grantee. Environmental issues are now at the forefront of challenges facing the world, with many implications for the Bay Area and our local communities. Join us as we learn more about important issues such as the climate crisis and solutions, conservation,
and water, as well as ways to support as givers and changemakers. This Lightning Grant Round (LGR) is co-led by SV2 Partners Bill Brownell and Jennifer McFarlane, and SV2 Staff Amy Badiani. Note that we plan to offer this Round again in Fall 2020.
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THUR. MAY 21 | 12:30PM - 2:00PM
Transforming Schools in EPA – Virtual Event
In nearby East Palo Alto, the Ravenswood school district is experiencing an unprecedented moment of transition and opportunity. Join SV2 partners to hear what’s happening in Ravenswood directly from parents, community partners and the new Superintendent, Gina Sudaria, at a virtual learning session on May 21st from 12:30 – 2pm. The learning session is being co-hosted by SV2 Partners Alison Elliot and Kelly Pope, in partnership with the Ravenswood Education Foundation and Innovate Public Schools. Please email Alison Elliott to RSVP and receive a link to the video conference.
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WED. JUN. 10 | 10:15AM - 11:15AM
Prospective Partner Circle - Virtual Event
We invite prospective SV2
Partners to join us and learn 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. JUN. 10 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM
June Impact Investing Working Group - Virtual Event
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 decisions 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. Program will begin at 11:30am.
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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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