01
Jun
SV2’s 2014-2017 Strategic Plan
Take a look at SV2's 2014-2017 Strategic Plan.
05
Dec
What SV2’s reading and watching
SV2 Springboard Session Video -- The Giving Code: The State of Silicon Valley Nonprofits & Philanthropy. SV2 Partners Alexa Culwell and Heather McLeod Grant led a special session for SV2 on their new report on our region’s nonprofit...
02
Nov
Unlocking the Silicon Valley Giving Code
Over the last nine months, SV2 has partnered in a landmark report on Silicon Valley nonprofits and philanthropy, which was just recently published. The Giving Code, authored by SV2 Partners Alexa Cortes Culwell and Heather McLeod Grant of...
02
Nov
Spotlight on Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ)
Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ), winner of the Spring 2016 Lightning Grant Round, promotes ecological health, environmental stewardship, and community development in Southeast San Francisco by creating community stewardship and...
23
Nov
Redefining Power and Privilege in the Social Sector
Trust-based relationships. Grantee-centric philanthropy. True partnership. How do funders and nonprofit leaders together improve the efficiency, respectfulness, and outcomes of our sector? In this highly interactive session on Fri., Dec 2,...
14
Oct
Introducing SV2’s New Impact Report
Did you know that SV2 Partners overwhelmingly report becoming more strategic, collaborative and generous in their giving, and more knowledgeable about local community needs and potential solutions as a result of their involvement with...
06
Sep
Jen Ratay leads the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund in support of nonprofits and social enterprises
SV2’s executive director, Jen Ratay, was recently profiled in InMenlo.com. Check out the article here.
02
Aug
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) makes largest grant and impact investment awards in its history while educating emerging philanthropists
REDWOOD CITY – Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is pleased to announce more than $500,000 worth of grants and investments in local nonprofit and social enterprises in 2016-17. SV2 is a Silicon Valley-based community of more than...
10
Aug
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) awards $445,000 in grants and impact investments
Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (SV2) is pleased to announce $445,000 worth of grants and investments in local nonprofit and social enterprises. Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund, also known as SV2, is a Peninsula-based group of more...
08
Feb
More Tech Entrepreneurs Inclined to Give Now Instead of Waiting
SV2’s executive director, Jen Ratay, was quoted in The Chronicle of Philanthropy article focused on the new cadre of tech entrepreneurs who are giving to charity while continuing to build their businesses . Check out the article here.