October eNews | SV2 Visionary Leadership Circle, 2019-20 Impact Report, SV2 Teens Kicks Off, Get Proximate

Visionary Leadership Circle (VLC) members provide catalytic support for SV2’s organizational capacity and sustainable impact. Each year, VLC members are invited to a small number of intimate gatherings with a special guest. On Tuesday, October 27 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm, SV2 will host VLC members for a timely conversation with special guest Dr. Larry Brilliant CEO, Pandefense Advisory and Chair, Advisory Board of Ending Pandemics.

We invite current and prospective Partners interested in learning more about joining the VLC to contact Lucinda Brommersma or reach out to VLC Steering Committee members Aarti Chandna, Kelly Pope, Tony Stayner or Rachel Klausner.

SV2 Teens starts January 10th, 2021 for the teenage children (grades 7 - 12) of SV2 Partners. Like all of our programming, SV2 Teens will be virtual this year - together we’ll still make this a meaningful and fun experience! We’re hosting an SV2 Teens Info Session on Sunday, December 6th from 1:30 - 3:00 pm on Zoom RSVP here. We invite everyone who is interested -- both current and prospective Partner families to attend. Read about what SV2 Teens did last year to learn more about and make an impact in criminal justice reform. This program includes great opportunities for Teens to get heart-and-hands on with social impact and philanthropy, lead activities, and qualifies for community service hours.

As funders at SV2 we are all committed to everyone thriving to their fullest potential. SV2’s Get Proximate Initiative is a deep learning journey rooted in an Empathy to Action cycle to help realize that vision. Through different perspectives and voices, we can better understand systemic barriers and inequalities and our role as partners in addressing them. This article is the first in a series about the principles and practice of getting proximate. We are also excited about embedding getting proximate in SV2’s work and planning for a workshop in February 2021 as well as experiential activities with the North Fair Oaks community.

To keep current with Get Proximate activities and information, please join the Get Proximate community on mySV2 (for SV2 Partners). For any questions about Get Proximate, please contact Paru Desai.

TUE. OCT 6 | 12:30PM - 2:00PM

Bay Area Fundraising in the time of COVID-19

We invite SV2 Grantees, Alumni Grantees and SV2 Partners and Prospective Partners working with nonprofits to join us and learn about fundraising in today’s environment. During this workshop, participants will share today’s challenges with nonprofit fund development, learn how fundraising has shifted during COVID-19, understand opportunities and bright spots, and collaborate in small groups to update their COVID-19 story to attract more unrestricted funding to support their missions.

WED. OCT. 7 | 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.

THUR. OCT. 8 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Appreciation Celebration for Linda Lazor

SV2 Partners and Friends, please join us to celebrate and thank Linda for the many contributions she has made in her role as SV2’s Chief Executive Officer. On September 25, Linda stepped down from the CEO role to return to retirement, but happily will be remaining actively engaged as an SV2 Partner.

Feel free to bring stories that capture how Linda has helped SV2 move forward in a positive direction, or how she’s been a support to others in their own social impact journeys. Please have on hand a drink of your choice, as we will virtually toast Linda in appreciation of her leadership.

MON. OCT. 12 | 5:30PM - 7:00PM

The Environment Partner Interest Circle (EPIC) Sniffs out Wildfires and Extreme Conditions

Ten cigarettes a day! Due to the recent fires, outdoor workers, like gardeners, package deliverers, or city maintenance personnel, each smoked ten cigarettes. Wildfires are destroying lives, livelihoods, and neighborhoods at an increasing pace. Not seeing flames does not mean you are safe. Cigarette anyone? At EPIC’s session on wildfires you will hear from local citizens sharing their real-world experiences – building resilience; fleeing wildfires, recovering from the devastation, managing financial and business consequences. And participants will have the opportunity to dive into more detail during breakout sessions.

Wildfires are part of California. Fifteen years from now, will we say August 2020 was the worst ever or not so bad compared to 2035. How will you improve our future?

WED. NOV. 4 | 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.

MON. NOV. 16 | 1:00PM - 2:30PM

Family Philanthropy Interest Circle

The Family Philanthropy Interest Circle is a Partner-led group which provides a safe space to explore personal experiences, successes, and challenges in an ongoing, intimate setting. If you are a current Partner with a family foundation, a donor advised fund, family office, or some other structured family giving vehicle, please join us. In the meeting, 1-2 Partners will share their giving stories, followed by group discussion of issues you may want to get feedback about. This event is for current Partners only, and led by Lisa Guerra and Anjana Patel. Reach out with questions to Lisa Guerra.