Feb
Would you like to connect with like-minded givers and changemakers from around the globe? Join SV2 board members, Partners, and staff at the 2017 Social Venture Partners International Leadership Retreat in Scottsdale, AZ on April 19-21....
Jan
We’re pleased to announce the winner of SV2’s first Affordable Housing Lightning Grant Round – and to let you know that you still have a chance to participate in a second Affordable Housing Lightning Grant Round, starting in...
Jan
What is it? Some call it nonprofit capacity building or technical assistance. At SV2, we call it “Beyond-the-Dollars Support” (BT$). Many in SV2's talented base of Partners contribute their time and professional expertise to work...
Jan
Silicon Valley Urban Debate League (SVUDL), one of SV2’s 2016-19 Grantees, brings debate programs to low income schools in East Palo Alto, Redwood City, and San Jose, serving more than 300 students at eight schools as of Fall...
Jan
The Art of Assessing Nonprofits, a new, interactive workshop for Partners taught by SV2 Executive Director Jen Ratay on Thurs. Feb. 2 from 10:00am - 2:00pm, will help demystify the craft of nonprofit due diligence. We’ll introduce...
Jan
SV2 Grantee The Big Lift is partnering with Experience Corps, an intergenerational volunteer-based tutoring program, by training tutors, age 50+, to teach children to read. Volunteers are needed in Kindergarten-3rd grade classes in Redwood...
Jan
SV2 New Partner Guide: Check out this newly updated resource chock full of information about SV2, how to engage, and FAQ's. A great read for new and veteran Partners alike! The Curb-Cut Effect (Stanford Social Innovation Review): Angela...
Dec
Over the past several months, a team of SV2 Board members, and staff embarked on a project to build a new mobile-responsive website that is vibrant, welcoming, easy to navigate, and informative. This also marks the final phase of the...
Dec
We're excited to kick off the much-anticipated Economic Opportunity & Employment Grant Round on January 12. Elena Chávez Quezada, Senior Program Officer for Economic Security at the Walter & Elise Haas Fund, will share an overview...
Dec
Global Press Institute, one of SV2’s 2016-19 Grantees, trains and employs women in developing media markets to produce high-quality local news coverage that elevates local and global awareness, ignites social change, and addresses the...