Advocacy and Policy Change
Leverage your skills and expertise by connecting with nonprofit leaders and SVP Seattle grantees and supporting community-led change.
Active Participation
Learn how to practice effective, achievable, collective advocacy. Partners can engage in SVP’s advocacy efforts and learn how to push for policy changes that promote racial equity.
Engaging for long-term change
Traditional philanthropy alone isn’t enough to achieve lasting progress. By leveraging your relationship networks – your ties, time, and talents – you can help community partners build their reach and influence and work together to achieve a more just future for everyone.
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Story Spotlight
Tali Rausch, an SVP Seattle Board Member, demonstrates how advocacy and philanthropy can drive meaningful change. Starting as a concerned parent, she recognized disparities in children’s education and dedicated herself to addressing systemic issues. Through SVP Seattle, Tali amplified her efforts, playing a key role in wealth equity work and advocating for equitable funding at events like Have a Heart Day. Her story showcases the impact of combining passion with community-led initiatives.
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