February eNews | Welcome Braven and Mujeres Unidas y Activas, Introducing Our Newest Impact Investees, How Getting Proximate Can Combat Unconscious Bias

Sometimes the truths may be uncomfortable but that is where we move from the unconscious to the conscious. A group of SV2 Partners doing a walking tour of the North Fair Oaks community admitted that we were more likely to drive through, often with our doors locked, in this “other” neighborhood. It was humbling to realize that the vibrancy of the community and local businesses, including some delicious taquerias and coffee shops, was in fact not that different from the streets we were normally used to.

Meera Saxena and Ravi Jain look forward to engaging at SV2. Ravi's family founded and now runs a nonprofit in India that focuses on healthcare and runs a physiotherapy center for the local community. Ravi is actively involved in the nonprofit. Meera has a background in Urban Design and Architecture and hopes to do more with homelessness that faces the community. She has volunteered with the arts and local school community over many years. Their son also looks forward to participating in the SV2 Teens Program.

WED. FEB. 10 | 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. FEB. 22 | 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

WED. MAR. 10 | 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.

February 25th | Research Webinar: Giving Vehicle Use Among Bay Area Donors
April 15-30, 2021 | Stanford PACS Education for Philanthropy Professionals Program
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Participate in volunteer food distribution to fellow community members | Organized by One Life Counseling, contact Jennifer Bautista for details.