May
SV2’s Pathways to Opportunity Year explored two overlapping sectors -- Education and Workforce Development -- both of which provide proven pathways out of poverty. After robust learning panels in the Fall and a rigorous process of...
Apr
Be on the lookout! SV2’s 2018 All-Partner Survey recently launched on April 24. This survey is one of the most important tools we have for understanding our Partners, your interests, needs, and valued ideas, and the impact that SV2 has...
Apr
This year, we conducted a Lightning Grant Round focused on Resilient Youth (previously called At-Risk Youth), an issue in which Partners expressed interest in last year’s all-Partner survey. The Round was led by SV2 Board Member and...
Mar
Have you ever wanted to learn more about SV2 Grantees’ progress in the second and third years of their relationship with SV2? Curious about lessons learned from our first three years of Impact Investing? Interested in better...
Mar
SV2’s three-part Advocacy is Everywhere Deep Dive Workshop Series launched on February 2 with a full house focused on the 30,000-foot view of the interplay between advocacy and philanthropy. Christine Sherry of Sherry Consulting led a...
Mar
Don’t miss SV2’s Spring Gathering, Resilience in Action: Strengthening Communities in Turbulent Times on Wednesday, May 16 from 6:00-8:30 pm. We'll hear from Grantees Somos Mayfair and Youth Law Center on how they’re actively...
Mar
We are delighted to introduce and welcome One Degree to the SV2 community! As winner of the Tech Nonprofits Lightning Grant Round, One Degree will receive a one-year general operating support grant of $30,000. The Tech Nonprofits Lightning...
Mar
Dear SV2 community, On behalf of the SV2 Board of Directors, I am excited to announce that Linda Lazor will be our new CEO, starting Monday, March 12, 2018. After a rigorous seven-month search process, supported by the Executive Search...
Mar
It's time to nominate a fellow Partner for the 2018 Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Social Impact Award. Each year, this award is presented to an SV2 Partner who has gone above and beyond in their service on behalf of SV2 and/or our Grantees...
Mar
Greetings Partners, On behalf of the SV2 Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that we will have seats on the Board to be filled this spring. The SV2 Board has limited terms, and some current members will be terming off. There...