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Get Proximate to Understand Multiple Narratives
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Whether we realize it or not, narratives can influence the way we see and think about social issues. The Get Proximate initiative asks us to be curious and to actively seek out alternate narratives with some practical examples that will deepen
our understanding as we seek to affect systemic change.
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A Look Back SV2 Fall Gathering: Reimagining Meaningful Impact
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More than 80 SV2 Partners, Grantees, and social change partners attended SV2's (first virtual!) Fall Gathering, Reimagining Meaningful Impact on Wednesday, September 30th. We were delighted and inspired to hear from social change leaders: Lisa Jones, SV2 Partner and Recipient of the Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Social Impact Award, Villy Wang, Founder, President & CEO of BAYCAT (SV2 Grantee) and Catherine Berman, Co-Founder and CEO of CNote (SV2 Impact Investee). Watch the full program, and be inspired by their incredible
stories!
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Tammy Crown was formerly a VP of Strategy for Charles Schwab and Company in San Francisco. She currently serves on the Boards of the World Wildlife Fund, The Nueva School and Teach for America, Bay Area, where she serves as Chair. Ms. Crown also sits on the Environmental Committee for CFP foundation in Chicago. She and her husband Bill invest in education, poverty and environmental nonprofits. Ms. Crown holds an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a BS in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Austin Hwang is a co-founder of an AI startup and is currently involved with other nonprofit and alumni groups. He looks forward to learning more about social impact investing, with an interest in setting up a social impact fund in the future. Austin graduated from University of Oxford with a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering.
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Please click "View Entire Message" below to view our full events listing.
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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.
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THURS. NOV. 5 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM
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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TUE. NOV. 10 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM [note: extended time]
Economic Inclusion Grant Round Meeting #3
At Meeting #3, Partners will hear presentations from the Executive Directors of the three finalist organizations, as well as have an opportunity to ask the Executive Directors their questions.
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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.
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THUR. NOV. 19 | 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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SUN. NOV. 22 | 7:30PM - 9:00PM
SV2 Social Impact Book Club
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TUE. DEC. 1 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM [note: extended time]
Economic Inclusion Grant Round Meeting #4
At Meeting #4, Partners will engage in a “diligence deep dive” using SV2’s Nonprofit Assessment Rubric categories. At this optional but encouraged meeting, Partners who wish to go deeper into the diligence process will examine and discuss the strategy, impact, leadership, and financials of the three finalist organizations. Participants are welcome to join for the first hour (financials), the second hour (strategy/impact and leadership), or both.
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SUN. DEC. 6 | 1:30PM - 2:30PM
Calling all Teen Changemakers! SV2 Teens Information Session
SV2 Teens is a youth-led changemaking
initiative. During the program, Teens learn about and go deeper with their social impact interests, practice active listening, take a community-asset based approach, further develop leadership and teamwork skills, and grow as changemakers. Teens gain exposure to pressing local social issues, learn about nonprofit organizations and thoughtfully allocate small unrestricted grants to three organizations. At this session, current SV2 Teens, alumni, and their parents will share their first-hand experiences with the program and the impact the experience has had on them. We'll share an overview of the 2021 program. Join us!
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WED. DEC. 9 | 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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THUR. DEC. 10 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM
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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TUE. DEC. 15 | 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Economic Inclusion Grant Round Meeting #5
At Meeting #5, Partners will report out the diligence deep
dive from Meeting #4, engage in final discussion, and make grant decisions. Note that for this grant decision meeting, Partners must be present at the Zoom meeting to vote.
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SUN. DEC. 20 | 7:30PM - 9:00PM
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 October meeting, SV2 Partners will discuss My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. All SV2 Partners are invited to participate. RSVP by emailing SV2 Partner Paru Desai or contact Paru with questions.
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Community Highlights & Events
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Capacity Building Events:
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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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