"SV2's Grant Rounds help me to be more conscious of how I make my decisions on the organizations I choose to be involved in from a funding or volunteering perspective."
Byron Hill
While each SV2 Partner’s experience is unique, here are some of the things you can do as a Donor Partner in our community:
Grantmaking: Dive into learning about Bay Area-based nonprofits working in a variety of fields, and roll up your sleeves as you join your peers in practicing diligence and making funding decisions. Learn more.
Impact Investing: Come to monthly pitch meetings to hear from early stage socially driven companies working all over the world. Join a diligence team to learn more about evaluating an investment opportunity. Learn more.
Immersive Learning: Attend a workshop, join a cohort, come on a multi-day learning trip. We offer many settings to go deeper alongside peers in your own learning about equity, justice, and giving. Learn more.
Make an Impact Beyond Dollars: Share your expertise and experience with our Grantees and Investees and help them build stronger, more effective organizations. Learn more.
Embrace Leadership Opportunities: Hone your leadership skills in a vibrant welcoming community of people dedicated to continuous learning and creating impact. Learn more.
Meet Our Partners
Each of our Partners has a unique story about why we joined SV2 and what we’ve found here.
"I truly enjoy all the learning aspects of SV2."
Jon Goulden
"I reached a point in my life where I wanted to get more involved in philanthropy. I wanted to study the issues, understand the work that was being done, and find ways that I could help."
Lisa Guerra
"Learning together with a terrific group of partners as we evaluate the potential investments is energizing. I am surprised to discover how good it feels to make investments aligned with your values."
Tony Stayner