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Welcome Braven and Mujeres Unidas y Activas | SV2’s newest Community Partners/Grantees!

We are delighted to announce SV2’s newest Community Partners / Grantees: Braven and Mujeres Unidas y Activas! These impactful organizations were selected as Grantees at the culminating meeting of the Economic Inclusion Grant Round in December.

Introducing Our Newest Impact Investees: MedHaul and Harvest Thermal

We’re pleased to introduce our newest Impact Investees, MedHaul and Harvest Thermal! SV2 has made a $50,000 investment in MedHaul and a $25,000 investment in Harvest Thermal -- our fifteenth and sixteenth impact investments since 2015.

 

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.

Welcome, New Partners!

 
 
 

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.

 

Kevin Pan grew up in Canada, majoring in electrical engineering in school. He moved to the Bay Area several years ago for a professional opportunity. He has done some volunteering through work, having grown up volunteering through school and a nonprofit called Waterloo Region Chinese Community Association. Kevin enjoys playing badminton and board games in his spare time, as well as trying new restaurants.

Upcoming Events

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TUE. FEB. 9 | 11:00AM - 1:30PM

Environment Lightning Grant Round Meeting 2 of 2

Partners will engage in a “diligence deep dive” using SV2’s Nonprofit Assessment Rubric categories. We will discuss the strategy, impact, leadership, financials, and fund development of the finalist organizations. Meeting 2 is open to just SV2 Partners.

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.

THURS. FEB. 11 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Prospective Partner Circle

We invite prospective SV2 Partners for an informal conversation with some more seasoned Partners. Learn 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.

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

TUES. FEB. 23 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Prospective Partner Circle

We invite prospective SV2 Partners for an informal conversation with some more seasoned Partners. Learn 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.

THURS. FEB. 25 | 11:30AM - 1:30PM

Reimagining Education Equity in the COVID Recovery | Grant Round Meeting #2

At Meeting #2, Partners will review the Letters of Interest (LOIs) and select six organizations to move forward to our next stage: virtual “coffee chats” between small groups of Partners and nonprofit applicants that will take the place of written grant applications.

SUN. FEB. 28 | 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. All SV2 Partners are invited to participate. RSVP by emailing SV2 Partner Paru Desai or contact Paru with questions.

TUES. MAR. 9 | 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Prospective Partner Circle

We invite prospective SV2 Partners for an informal conversation with some more seasoned Partners. Learn 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.

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.

TUES. MAR. 23 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Prospective Partner Circle

We invite prospective SV2 Partners for an informal conversation with some more seasoned Partners. Learn 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.

 

Community Partner Highlights and Events


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