April News

SV2 Happy Hour - San Francisco

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

Please join us at an SV2 Happy Hour in San Francisco on Wednesday, April 24 for drinks and nibbles at the South Beach home of SV2 Partners Kathryn Phillips and Gary Grellman. We will also have a short presentation by Jim Fruchterman, founder and former CEO of Benetech and founder and current CEO of Tech Matters. Join us for what promises to be a fascinating discussion about tech for good, and how professionals who want to give back can best engage and support the social sector. 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!

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.

Tech for Good Grant Round Meeting #4 | Grant Decision

Tuesday, 5/7 | 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Zoom

In Meeting #4 on Zoom, SV2 Grant Round participants will discuss the five finalist organizations using SV2’s rubric categories, and vote for two organizations. These two organizations will receive 3-year unrestricted grants of $75,000 each. Participants must be present at this Zoom meeting in order to vote.

New Partner Orientation

Monday, 5/13 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Zoom

You’re a new Partner and we want to connect you to our community! Meet other new Partners and get oriented to the ins and outs of SV2 – programming, community norms and guidelines, answers to FAQs and more.

SV2 Annual Impact Investment Portfolio Review

Wednesday, 5/15 | 11:30am - 1:00pm | Zoom

Bring your lunch and join us online for our SV2 Annual Impact Investment Portfolio Review. In May, instead of a pitch meeting, we are proud to highlight the market growth and impact stories of our 26 current portfolio companies. We encourage you to bring a friend interested in impact investing, and we also warmly welcome SV2 Donor Partners who have not been involved in impact investing to join us.

Grantee Partner Updates and Celebration Meeting

Monday, 5/20 | 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Zoom

Join us on Zoom to learn more about our outstanding Grantee Partners! In this meeting, you’ll learn more about what our Grantee Partners do, their impact, examples of SV2’s impact, and ways we can continue to support them. We’ll celebrate community strengths, learn about challenges, and hear their feedback for SV2.

US South Trip Information Session

Tuesday, 5/21 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Zoom

Please join us for an information session to learn more about SV2’s upcoming Trip to the US South: Race, Equity, & American Identity. You’ll hear directly from past trip participants, who have expressed that this trip was one of the most rewarding, intensive and eye-opening learning experiences they’ve ever had. The info session and the trip are open to friends of SV2 and ecosystem partners, as well as the SV2 community. 

Health Equity Interest Group

Wednesday, 5/22 | 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mujeres Unidas y Activas

International Workers' Day Marches

Wednesday, 5/1

The march and action will continue the legacy of the struggle of workers and the working class!
San Francisco | 10:00am - 2:00pm | More Info here.
Oakland | 2:00pm - 4:30pm | More Info 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.

Food Distribution with Redwood City Together

Friday, 5/10 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm | In Person

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.

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.