May News

SV2 Job Opportunity: Operations Manager

SV2 is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Operations Manager who is passionate about nonprofit management and will work with our team to drive the success of our mission through outstanding operations execution. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with an exciting group of local
givers and dynamic social ventures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Health Equity Interest Group

Tuesday, 5/21 | 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.

Family Philanthropy Interest Circle

Wednesday, 5/29 | 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.

SV2 Happy Hour - Sunnyvale

Thursday, 5/30 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | In Person

Join us at an SV2 Happy Hour on Thursday, May 30 for drinks and light refreshments at the Sunnyvale home of SV2 Partners Tara Maddala and Brad Waugh. There will be a brief presentation by Michelle Galloway, a patent attorney at Cooley LLP, lecturer at Stanford Law School and Santa Clara Law School, and current Board Member of Second Harvest. Join us for a tantalizing discussion of finding opportunities for impact by focusing on “hidden needs” in our community. Please feel free to bring friends who might want to learn about SV2 and consider joining as Partners. We look forward to seeing you there!

SV2 Impact Investing | June Monthly Pitches

Wednesday, 6/12 | 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.

Welcome New SV2 Partner

Danielle Kraaijvanger

Danielle is a non-profit advisor with a strong dedication to human rights and environmental advocacy. Having earned an Ed.D. in Organization and Leadership in 2019, her doctoral research delved into education and the prevention of human trafficking, focusing on the work of an NGO in Mumbai, India. Over the years, Danielle has lent her expertise as an executive, consultant, and advisor to various nonprofit organizations championing environmental sustainability, human rights, and women's rights. Danielle lives in Marin County with her husband Paul. They have three young adult children attending university.

Braven Bay Area

Check out Braven’s 2024 Bay Area Jobs Report! Together with our higher education and employer partners, we’re proving what’s possible when you empower the next generation of leaders with the skills, networks, experiences, and confidence necessary to launch a strong career.

Brightline Defense

Check out Advocate A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice by Eddie Ahn, Executive Director of Brightline Defense. 

College is Real | Annual Gala

Monday, 7/22 | 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Join us for College Is Real's annual Gala - The Barbie Ball (with Ken). Hear inspiring College Is Real student stories and an exciting live auction. Emceed by NBC Bay Area News reporter Garvin Thomas, the evening will feature all things Barbie... themed attire, beverages and entertainment. Plus Ken! We can't wait to welcome our friends and supporters, introduce you to our outstanding students and celebrate College Is Real's success. More Info here.

Climate Resilient Communities

Executive Director Violet Wulf-Saena's leadership and vision continue to be recognized nationally.  Through contacts made at the time of President Biden’s visit to the Bay Area last June, Violet participated in a Building Climate Resilient Communities Summit at The White House last September. In addition to being appointed a Distinguished Visitor at the Haas Center for Public Service at Stanford, she received the prestigious James Irvine Leadership Award and has been invited by the Rockefeller Foundation to attend a four-week climate leadership conference at Lake Cuomo, Italy, this summer.

Mujeres Unidas y Activas

Check out the video: Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA): Creating a New Cycle. This video shows how Mujeres Unidas y Activas is transforming victims of violence into leaders and organizers for change, and how this process impacts the next generation. It highlights the stories of two study participants, Leti and Ana, and their adult children

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.

Redwood City Together | Food Distribution 

Friday, 6/14 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Fair Oaks Community Center

2600 Middlefield Rd. Redwood City, CA

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.

Community Conversation: MoveUp with Higher Ed

Thursday, 6/6 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Zoom

You’re invited to Upward Scholars’ virtual Community Conversation: MoveUp with Higher Ed event! The event, which falls on National Higher Education Day, will feature a panel of three Upward Scholars alumni who will share how their diverse educational attainment has impacted their career development and economic mobility. Executive Director Dr. Linda Prieto will moderate the panel. RSVP here.

5th Annual virtual Graduation Celebration!

Sunday, 6/23 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Zoom

Join Upward Scholars' 5th Annual virtual Graduation Celebration! Come celebrate our students' remarkable academic accomplishments. Given their arduous process and incredible perseverance, their achievements merit a celebration amongst family. This year, we'll recognize over 30 associate degree or certificate of achievement recipients. Save this link for access to the celebration: 

https://bit.ly/GraduationCelebration2024

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.