March News

Grant Round Kickoff: Harnessing Technology for Social Good

Tuesday, 3/12 | 12:00pm - 2:30pm | In Person at SV2 Office

In this in person gathering, we'll connect with talented and diverse tech for good changemakers and learn about the 'good' in tech for good. We'll announce the five finalist organizations that will participate in our Grant Round. Lunch will be provided. We're delighted to announce our Speakers!: Dr. Nikki Mirghafori, AI Scientist, Advisor, and Buddhist Teacher, Olatunde Sobomehin, CEO, StreetCode Academy, Radha Basu, CEO, iMerit Technology Services, and Summer Kennedy, Vice President - Programs, Fast Forward. 

Health Equity Interest Group

Tuesday, 3/19 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Zoom

This Partner-led group meets monthly to learn more about health inequities in the US. We pick a different topic to dive into each month, and attendees are encouraged to look at these or do some research on their own on the topic in advance. Topics are posted 2-3 weeks ahead of time on the mysv2 platform and emailed to everyone who is registered. Please reach out to Deb Dauber with any questions.

SV2 Impact Investing | March Monthly Pitches

Wednesday, 3/20 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Zoom

The SV2 Impact Investing Group (IIG) meets monthly to hear two social enterprise startups pitch. Partners are invited to provide input on the pitches and volunteer to participate on due diligence teams. All SV2 Partners are welcome to begin regularly attending IIG meetings at any point in the year or are welcome to attend meetings on a drop-in basis. Immediately following the Monthly Pitches, the Investment Committee (IC) convenes to hear the due diligence reports from the previous month and make investment decisions on behalf of SV2. All Partners in IIG are welcome to observe the IC Meetings immediately following the Monthly Pitches.

Tech for Good Grant Round Meeting #2 | Get to know each other

Tuesday, 3/26 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Zoom

In Meeting #2 on Zoom, we'll hear directly from each of the five finalist organizations about their mission and work. SV2 and the finalist organizations will “Get to know each other.” Each Executive Director, along with any key teammates or community members they’d like to bring, will share more about their journeys, their organization's changemaking, impact and leadership, and open up for questions.

Family Philanthropy Interest Circle

Wednesday, 4/3 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Zoom

The Family Philanthropy Interest Circle is a Partner-led group which provides a safe space to explore giving 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. This event is for current SV2 Donor Partners only, and is led by Deb Dauber.

Linking Money to Mission: Nonprofit Finance Fundamentals

Wednesday, 4/10 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Zoom

This 90-minute workshop will cover the fundamental concepts of nonprofit finance in an engaging, interactive format. We’re delighted to have expert facilitators from Nonprofit Finance Fund leading us through the material. We’ve timed this offering to coordinate with the financial diligence stage in our Spring Grant Round, Tech for Good. This workshop is a must for givers and nonprofit professionals who want to better understand nonprofit financial health and sustainability, including how to read and interpret financial data.

Tech for Good Grant Round Meeting #3 | Learning + Sharing

Tuesday, 4/23 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Hybrid

In Meeting #3, SV2 Partners will go deeper in their learning about the five applicant organizations by discussing the coffee chats and financial review. This meeting will be in person at SV2 with Zoom option. Lunch will be provided at SV2.

SV2 Happy Hour - San Francisco

Wednesday, 4/24 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | In Person

Join us at an SV2 Happy Hour in San Francisco for drinks, nibbles, and a short program at the South Beach home of SV2 Partners Kathryn Phillips and Gary Grellman. Come connect with old friends and make some new ones. Please feel free to bring friends who might want to learn about SV2 and consider joining as Partners. RSVP soon as spaces are limited to 20.

Health Equity Interest Group

Thursday, 4/25 | 3:00pm - 4:30pm | Zoom

This Partner-led group meets monthly to learn more about health inequities in the US. We pick a different topic to dive into each month, and attendees are encouraged to look at these or do some research on their own on the topic in advance. Topics are posted 2-3 weeks ahead of time on the mysv2 platform and emailed to everyone who is registered. Please reach out to Deb Dauber with any questions.

The Social Impact Book Club, led by SV2 Partner Paru Desai, is for current Partners only and meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Join the Book Club on mySV2! RSVP here.

Brightline Defense

Brightline Defense is seeking an entrepreneurial Policy Director with the ability to develop and contribute to the development of legal / regulatory affairs strategy in support of ambitious policy objectives. Apply here.

One Life Counseling

Fridays | 10:00am - 2:00pm

Want to make a difference but don’t have a lot of time to volunteer? We love food donations on Fridays for our Monday Markets. One Life’s Monday Market serves over 1,200 meals. Bring any shelf stable donations at 1033 Laurel St. San Carlos and we will get them to clients with food insecurity. More Info here.

Puente de la Costa Sur

Interested in joining Puente's Board of Directors? We are looking for volunteers to help us further our mission. Join our team of volunteers and make a difference on the South Coast of San Mateo County. Learn more and fill out the interest form by March 15, 2024, or contact Rita Mancera at rmancera@mypuente.org. Apply here.

Food Distribution with Redwood City Together

Friday, 3/8 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm | In Person

Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA 94065

Join us for some community volunteering! This is a monthly food distribution where 200-250 families benefit from free groceries. This is an exciting in person volunteer opportunity to be in community with Redwood City Together, our new Community Initiative Grantee Partner. We have five slots available for the SV2 community each month. RSVP here.

World Café 2024

Thursday, 5/9 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm | In Person

Sequoia High School - Multi Purpose Room

This year's World Café will highlight supporting unhoused individuals and de-stigmatizing mental health supports for unhoused communities. Come learn from local leaders and community members, express your own perspective, and enjoy a free dinner in a welcoming space! Dinner and refreshments, English-Spanish translation, and childcare will be provided. RSVP here.

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is a learning community of everyday givers committed to accelerating equity in the Bay Area through grantmaking and impact investing. For over 20 years, SV2 has been a trusted social innovation leader supporting locals to connect, learn, and practice giving in community alongside their peers.