Health Equity Interest Group
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Wednesday, 10/25 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Zoom
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This Partner-led group will meet monthly on Wednesday evenings to learn more about health inequities in the US. We will start our year with a broad look at the problem and narrow down our focus based on member interests, with the goal of identifying non-profits doing good work in this sector by the end of the year. Please reach out to Deb Dauber with any questions.
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Collective Impact Learning Session
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Tuesday, 11/7 | 6:00pm - 7:45pm | Zoom
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Join us on Zoom for an engaging discussion about collective impact in Redwood City and North Fair Oaks with SV2 Grantee Partner Redwood City Together. Redwood City Together (RWCT) acts as a backbone organization and is the bridge between nonprofit organizations, government, and philanthropy to meet acute needs in the community. In this interactive session, we’ll connect with inspiring and collaborative leaders: Tito Alvarez (Youth Programs Coordinator, Pal Center), Lisette Espinoza Garnica (Vice Mayor, City of Redwood City), Carrie DuBois (Board Trustee, Sequoia Union High School District), and Rafael Avendaño (Executive Director, Redwood City Together).
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SV2 Impact Investing | November Monthly Pitches
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Wednesday, 11/8 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Zoom
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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.
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Family Philanthropy Interest Circle
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Thursday, 11/9 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Zoom
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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 Donor 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.
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Mental Health & Wellbeing Grant Round Meeting #3 | Learning + Sharing
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Tuesday, 11/13 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Zoom
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In Meeting #3 on Zoom, Partners will go deeper in their learning about the five applicant organizations by discussing the results of the coffee chats and the financial review. The coffee chats are relational, structured, and energizing conversations! The coffee chats replace written grant applications, which can often be very burdensome for busy nonprofit leaders to complete.
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WELCOME NEW SV2 PARTNERS
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Sherene Chen
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In her next chapter, Sherene wants to combine her wealth advisory knowledge with her passion for philanthropy by helping a foundation, social impact fund, or other philanthropic endeavor to deliver a sustained impact. In her first chapter, Sherene spent over ten years in
finance, working in wealth management services at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan Chase and corporate finance management at Agilent Technologies. Just over ten years ago, Sherene started her own business as a wardrobe stylist, styling for various photo, video, print publications, runway shows, and clothing boutiques. She volunteered with the San Francisco Dress for Success program and became involved with a variety of philanthropic organizations and government boards, such as the Marin Women’s Commission, Ross Valley Women’s League, the American Association of University Women, and Marin Charitable. She then served as CEO for Bloom Marin, a nonprofit that provided complimentary wardrobes to men, women and children transitioning to a life of self-reliance. After helping Bloom Marin be acquired by the YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley in April 2022, Sherene sees herself weaving together these diverse chapters of her life into one that incorporates her business acumen
from her years in wealth advisory and corporate finance with her experiences in the nonprofit and philanthropic worlds.
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Susanna had a career in the tech sector before becoming a CFP®. She worked for a multinational wealth management firm before starting her own practice. Susanna is passionate about promoting financial literacy and helping people to reach their financial goals. She serves
as a member of the Pro-bono Committee of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Financial Planning Association. She is a volunteer counselor for AARP TaxAide, a Financial Mentor for young adults at 3rd Decade and a Financial Coach for Samaritan House, San Mateo. She also tutors students from St. Francis of Assisi Church in East Palo Alto. She joined SV2 to learn to be more effective and impactful in ways to give back.
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SV2 BOOK CLUB READING LIST
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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!
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Grantee Partner Volunteer Opportunities & Highlights
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Friday, 11/3 | In Person
Open House: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Conversation Club: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Upward Scholars' NEW office! (1020 Marsh Rd. Menlo Park)
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Upward Scholars invites you to their open house and in-person English Conversation Club! This is an ideal way to visit their new office, meet the staff, Board, and Advisory Council, and engage with Upward Scholars students. Students build self-confidence in their English conversation skills via this safe, friendly, and welcoming environment.
During club time, participants focus on topics that stimulate and inspire students' educational journeys while supporting them in their English listening and speaking skills development
Refreshments will be provided and child care is available for children 3 years and older.
Please RSVP for both or either event by October 27 and invite your friends to join as well.
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Fridays | 10:00am - 2:00pm
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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.
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We have a diverse and vibrant volunteer community that includes folks who prep and serve our students, serve as academic tutors, help to teach our classes, and form valuable relationships as mentors with our students. More info here.
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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.
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Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2)
Sobrato Center for Nonprofits – Redwood Shores
350 Twin Dolphin Dr, Suite 103
Redwood City, CA 94065
Tax ID: 51-0644783
info@sv2.org
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