Jul
The 2019 Partner Survey Results are in! This survey is one way of understanding SV2’s impact on Partners and getting insights and ideas for how we can continue to achieve our mission, and deepen our learning, impact and...
Jul
It is with deep appreciation that we celebrate the impact of two outgoing SV2 Board members: Bill Brownell and Marcia Pade. Both have served for six years on the SV2 Board, at a time of organizational growth and innovation. Bill...
Jun
This year, SV2 Teens decided to learn more about local environmental issues and solutions. They went on site-visits, learned more about and allocated a $20,000 grant across three organizations: SunWork Renewable Energy Projects (installs...
Jun
We have a number of volunteer projects for students interested in working with SV2 over the summer. Project examples include updating our databases, organizing social media content, researching app development, editing content, and...
May
Did you know that at any one time roughly one-quarter of the SV2 Partnership puts their hands up to serve as active volunteer leaders? Check out this year’s impressive leadership cohort here and let us know if you are interested in a...
May
Want to learn more about SV2 Grantees’ progress in the second and third years of their relationship with SV2? Curious about lessons learned from our impact investing? Want to learn more about the role of Lead Partners who support and...
Apr
Join us for SV2’s second Get Proximate experience in the Mayfair neighborhood of East San Jose with community members on Tuesday, June 4th. Facilitated by Somos Mayfair, SV2’s alumni Grantee, we will join residents of a community that...
Apr
Systems change almost always involves advocacy, and so does strategic philanthropy. Often it’s in the form of supporting those “on the ground” and in the community with funding and other support. At the very least, donors need to...
Apr
Our Building Opportunity and Inclusivity through the Performing Arts Lightning Grant Round was a wonder! We had the amazing opportunity to get to know how six organizations are leveraging the performing arts to cultivate equity,...
Mar
The Entrepreneurship Grant Round — part of SV2’s local Pathways to Opportunity focus — will look at approaches and organizations which are empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is a strategic pathway to...