BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SVP Seattle - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://svpseattle.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SVP Seattle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20240117T204103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T204103Z UID:6608-1707955200-1708041599@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Day with Children's Alliance DESCRIPTION:We are joining former grantee Children’s Alliance for their Advocacy Day in Olympia. Children’s Alliance advocates for policies to support Washington’s most underserved children. One of their legislative priorities is economic justice the same bill’s SVP is tracking. We see this Advocacy Day as the perfect opportunity to support the needs of our non-profit partners and advocate for economic justice. \nWhen you register\, please mark that you are with SVP Seattle. Please let Emiko Atherton know if you want to carpool with SVP Seattle. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/advocacy-day-with-childrens-alliance/ LOCATION:Olympia\, WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/catiebergman_photography_2023_edits-163_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20240112T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T201759Z UID:6582-1706117400-1706121000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Day Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative session at our Drop-In Office Hours! Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or a first-time participant\, this is your opportunity to get firsthand information on Advocacy Day\, understand the current status of important bills\, and have all your questions answered. \nZoom provided upon registration. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/lobby-day-office-hours/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Advocacy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T183000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20231205T205956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T191448Z UID:6444-1704819600-1704825000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action - SVP's Legislative Session Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:SVP has taken on a new initiative – advocating for economic justice and poverty alleviation in our state! This is the natural outcome of our journey to include meaningfully in advocacy in our work. We have an important and unique voice\, as philanthropists focused on racial justice\, to bring to the collation of organizations advocating for bills that address aspects of our regressive tax code in our state. \nJoin us for our 2024 Washington State Legislature kick-off! During the kick-off\, you’ll meet other volunteers\, gain resources and talking points behind the bills we will advocate for\, understand the timeline for getting bills passed\, craft your “story” so you can easily compose and/or deliver testimony\, and be part of the change. Together\, we can bring the vision to alleviate poverty and wealth inequality to reality. \nMark your calendars and join us online for Advocacy in Action – SVP’s Legislative Session Kick-Off! \nRegister here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/advocacy-in-action-svps-legislative-session-kick-off/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/catiebergman_photography_2023_edits-56_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20230714T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T235516Z UID:5842-1701104400-1701111600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Getting Ready to Advocate for Washington State Legislation Addressing Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Your voice is critical and can have an impact – especially at the state level. Learn how to advocate with your elected representatives and when your voice can have the most impact during the state legislative session. We will also share the landscape of local organizations that are working on these issues and who have dedicated advocacy activities and events. \nMany of us donate to food banks to ensure that people in our community are not going hungry. Want to participate in long term systems change\, which would mean fewer hungry people? Join us as we use our collective knowledge to bring our collective SVP voice to bear in the upcoming 2024 State Legislature legislation session (January-March 2024). \n\nGet Tickets URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/getting-ready-to-advocate-for-washington-state-legislation-addressing-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Four-Nov-27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20230714T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T183828Z UID:5824-1699549200-1699556400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:What’s Going On: Policy Considerations to Address Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Come hear from community leaders about both why we need to and how we can put in place policies and programs that help people overcome systemic poverty and wealth inequality. There are several programs that we know have been very effective and some creative ideas are being proposed such as Baby Bonds and a Guaranteed Basic Income. In addition\, Washington State has one of the most regressive tax structures in the US. Many are taking note and proposing real solutions for our state legislature to contemplate in the upcoming 2024 session\, including a wealth tax\, reformed estate tax\, and other ideas.   \n \n Get Tickets\n \nMeet our speakers:\n \nDr. Stephan BlanfordExecutive Director\, Children’s Alliance \nAs the Executive Director of Children’s Alliance\, Dr. Stephan Blanford leads a team of committed staff\, volunteers and more than 6\,000 members\, advocating fiercely for the improved outcomes for children in Washington state. As an unapologetic advocate for racial and social justice\, Stephan’s work has ranged from early learning to college entrance leading small\, direct service youth development agencies to multidisciplinary demonstration projects. \nIn 2013\, he was elected by the voters of Seattle and served a four-year term on the Seattle School Board\, where he received the “Leadership for Equity” award at the conclusion of his term. More recently\, the Evergreen Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators awarded him the “Billy J. Frank Race and Social Justice” award for leadership and advocacy. Extending his work at a national level\, he is the board chair of Integrated Schools and serves on the board of Partnership for America’s Children\, Balance our Tax Code Coalition\, and several other progressive organizations. \nDr. Blanford holds a Bachelors’ degree in Social Justice from Antioch University\, a Masters in Public Policy from the Evans School of Governance and Public Policy and a Doctorate from the College of Education at the University of Washington. \n \nSenator Noel Frame36th Legislative DistrictD-Seattle \nNoel Frame (she/her) has represented the people of the 36th Legislative District as their state senator since January 2023\, after having served the district as state representative beginning in January 2016. \nNoel is an award-winning legislator\, having been honored more than 15 times for her work advocating for youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems\, expanding services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges\, championing economic development\, and fixing the state’s upside-down tax code. She takes on many of the toughest challenges facing our state – reforming our criminal legal system\, building more affordable housing\, strengthening and investing in the diverse communities that make up Washington state\, balancing our tax code\, and more. \nIn 2023\, she serves as vice chair of the Senate Housing Committee\, vice chair of the Senate Business\, Financial Services\, Gaming & Trade Committee\, and as a member of the Senate Human Services Committee. She previously served as the chair of the House Finance Committee. \nIn addition to her role in the state Legislature\, Noel is a small business owner and partner of BDS Planning & Urban Design\, a community development consulting firm located in Belltown. She is a facilitator\, organizer\, strategist\, and engagement specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in the non-profit\, private\, public\, and political sectors. \nNoel and her husband Jim live in Greenwood with their toddler\, Holden. She has lived in the 36th District since 2005 and is originally from Battle Ground\, in southwest Washington. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from George Washington University in Washington\, DC. \n \nSharonne NavasCo-Founder and Executive Director of the Equity in Education Coalition \nThe first American-born child of immigrant parents from Guatemala and El Salvador\, Sharonne understands\, and values\, the complexity of being multi-lingual and multi-cultural in America.  A native of New York City\, Sharonne moved to the Seattle area in 2009. \nPast professions include being a community organizer with Stand for Children\, Executive Director of Para Los Niños\, Assistant Director of Development for NARAL Pro-Choice America\, Deputy Executive Director for Ayuda\, Inc.\, and Development Coordinator for the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. \nIn 2010\, she was appointed as Commissioner for the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. \nIn 2016\, she was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Green River Community College. \nSharonne was an advisory member for the Thrive By Five‘s “Talk\, Love\, Play” initiative\, a cohort member of Thrive by Five’s “Advancing Racial Equity Theory of Change in Early Learning\,” a committee member of the WA State Education Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee.  Sharonne is currently a member of the advocacy caucus\, community network steering committee\, and sponsors group of the Road Map Project of CCER. \nShe also volunteers for the South King Council on Human Services and was a Board member of the League of Education Voters and is on the Steering Committee of the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition.  Sharonne holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from St. John’s University. \nShe spends her off-time exploring the various foods and wines of WA State with her husband Steve and their tweenie dachshunds\, Manny\, and Porter. \n \nLilliane Ballesteros \nLilliane has 15 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations to develop and implement funding strategies\, and advocate for program and policy changes. She started working with LCF in 2013 in a Development Role. since 2019\, she has served in her current role as Executive Director to support and build statewide power with Latinx/e communities. Lilliane loves exploring WA State\, including eating oysters in Seattle\, clamming on the coast\, and enjoying the Yakima River. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/whats-going-on-policy-considerations-to-address-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Three-Nov-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20230714T191254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T224605Z UID:5805-1697648400-1697655600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Philanthropy and Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Philanthropists will discuss their relationship with wealth and what they are trying to do to address systemic poverty and wealth inequality. \n \n Get Tickets\n \nMeet our speakers:\n \n \n \n \nCathy Habib  \nCathy and her husband\, David\, joined SVP in 2001.  Cathy had spent 10 years in Software Development at Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft before transitioning to staying home with their two young children.  Cathy served on the SVP Education grant committee in 2007 which then inspired her to get more involved as a volunteer in local Education efforts.  She served on the Bellevue Schools Foundation board for 9 years\, several of those years as their VP of Grantmaking.  In 2011\, Cathy joined the early “volunteer” staff of Eastside Pathways\, a cradle-to-career collective action organization in East King County.  She now serves as the Eastside Pathways board chair which oversees the nonprofit Eastside Pathways “backbone” and provides a leadership table for the Eastside Pathways Partnership.  Because of Cathy’s interest in collective action\, she joined the SVP EduCAT committee in 2018 to deepen her knowledge of Collective Action efforts in the Puget Sound region.  \nDavid Habib \nDavid Habib joined Social Venture Partners in 2000\, after a career in software development at Microsoft.  Since 2000\, he has focused exclusively on the nonprofit sector\, where he has provided program management and software engineering for database and web-based applications for nonprofits. Along with his wife Cathy\, he has been involved in philanthropy and nonprofit work since then. \nHe has served on two SVP grant committees\, and has been an avid technology volunteer\, working on database projects for many SVP investees and other Puget Sound area nonprofits including SPEB\, Rainier Athletes\, Youth Eastside Services\, Child Care Resources\, New Futures\, Washington Environmental Council\, Powerful Voices\, Seattle SCORES\, Groundwire\, Rainier Scholars\, and many others. He also worked for Salesforce.com’s Foundation\, working on software for the nonprofit sector. \nBeth McCaw \nBeth McCaw is the founding funder of Threshold Philanthropy\, LLC\, and with her husband Yahn Bernier\, co-founder of the Bernier McCaw Foundation. Beth and Yahn have a long history of giving in their communities\, most recently in Washington state\, which has been their home since 1998.  It’s here that Beth had transformative experiences on the Board of Directors of YWCA of Seattle/King County/Snohomish County and YWCA USA\, as President & CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation\, and also as a member of the Sisterhood\, a community of seven white women and six Black women who are living into what it means to deeply reckon with white supremacy and the wealth gap. As part of the Sisterhood\, Beth is actively working to build intergenerational wealth in Black families and at Threshold\, through relationship-building and the return of resources\, is exploring individual reparative action and how to help people and communities heal. \nSrilakshmi (Sri) Remala  \nSrilakshmi (Sri ) Remala is a Senior Program Officer on the K-12 Solutions team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, focused on scaling high-quality instructional materials through digital experiences for students and educators that build context\, motivation and engagement mathematics. Over the last 10 + years\, she has focused her career on bringing technology products to market that improve student and teacher outcomes especially for low-income students and students of color. She has led product teams at ed-tech companies like Committee for Children\, Agile Mind\, and DreamBox Learning and recently developed a mobile app for college students to stay on track to achieve their term goals. Sri began her education sector work as part of the on the ground team of two non-profits in our region\, Washington STEM and Community Center for Education Results (CCER).  Sri is driven by the belief that where you live and zip code you were born into should not determine the quality of education and opportunities you receive.  She is actively involved in her family’s philanthropy effort at The Satya and Rao Remala Foundation and has made investment both locally and abroad in STEM programs\, university scholarships and educator development opportunities. The Remala Foundation support for education takes many forms and is rooted in the belief that education opens doors to opportunity and economic mobility. Sri holds a bachelor’s from Carnegie Mellon University and an MPA from UW Evans School of Public Affairs. Sri currently serves on the advisory board for the University of Washington College of Education and Zeno Math. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/philanthropy-and-wealth-inequality-2/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Two-Oct-18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20230714T190407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T231816Z UID:5791-1694624400-1694631600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Foundations of Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host Anne E. Price to kick off our series with a look at the underlying foundation of wealth in the US. She has spent 25 years in the public sector working on child welfare\, hunger\, welfare reform\, workforce development\, community development and higher education. Anne E. Price currently serves as Co-President and Founder of The Maven Collaborative\, an organization working to fully dismantle racial and gender inequality within our economy. \nBook Giveaway! \nThe first 25 people to register and attend the first of the series — Foundations of Wealth Inequality on September 13th — will receive a copy of Poverty\, by America\, by Matthew Desmond. This new book explores systemic poverty in the United States and the role that more fortunate Americans play in perpetuating the endurance of persistent poverty. \n\nGet Tickets URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/foundations-of-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T090000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20230508T224446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T201055Z UID:5578-1685001600-1685005200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:SVP International: May Learning Lab 2 DESCRIPTION:Join Social Venture Partners International for our next Virtual Learning Lab to learn from other philanthropists and experts while sharing your insights. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to: \n\nConnect with Partners from across the globe\nGain more insight into accountable and impact-driven giving\nLearn about emerging trends in philanthropy and the social sector\n\nFind a Learning Lab that works with your schedule and click the link to register: \n\n\n\n\nMay Learning Lab 1 – Thursday May 11\, at 4:30 pm PST\n\n\n\n\nMay Learning Lab 2 – Thursday May 25\, at 8:00 am PST\n\n\n\n\nJune Learning Lab 1 – Thursday June 8\, at 4:30 pm PST URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/svp-international-may-learning-lab-2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ArtboardCopy35-9900000000079e3c-e1683585582942.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20230213T223510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T155308Z UID:5136-1678795200-1678798800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Co-Creation Cohort DESCRIPTION:SVP Seattle continues to reimagine our programs to center the voices of people most impacted by inequity\, and to harness wealth\, power\, and privilege to dismantle unjust systems and create better futures for us all. During these monthly gatherings\, Partners brainstorm and discuss programs that center and explore equity and anti-racism work. \n  \nInterested? Sign up here. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/co-creation-cohort-7/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Bontje861-0121-e1678377183930.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20221114T235209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T235337Z UID:4905-1669032000-1669035600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Affinity Group DESCRIPTION:SVP Advocacy Affinity Group – Join Us! \nWe provide a space for SVP Partners to connect together and explore advocacy practice and initiatives. We are a group of SVP Partners interested in advocacy who invite you: \n\nTo eagerly show up for open meetings\, when you’re available\, or when you have specific ideas to promote\nTo generate excitement around advocacy initiatives (like creating a book group or getting behind a proposed state law)\, and get things going\nTo help create opportunities for Partners to learn from each other and share what advocacy they are personally doing\nTo determine the focus and organization of this group going forward\n\nIf you are interested in joining please email Tara Hedyati at tarah@svpseattle.org  URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/advocacy-affinity-group/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Advocacy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20221018T194448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T202440Z UID:4646-1666872000-1666875600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Learning Series: Go from Caring to Acting DESCRIPTION:Learn how to support the passing of a new law or change an established one in this workshop led by SVP Partner Terri Cole. You will walk away with resources to engage in individual advocacy work and engage in SVP partner organizations’ advocacy efforts. \nABOUT OUR ADVOCACY LEARNING SERIES\nIn Fall 2022 SVP Seattle is offering a three-part advocacy learning series. As part of our organization’s Reimagine work\, SVP is broadening the definition of philanthropy to include advocacy work and address systemic racism by engaging Partners in local and regional advocacy efforts. Learn the 101’s of advocacy for non-profits\, how to support legislative change at the state level\, and how we as philanthropists can show up and support advocacy efforts that advance racial equity.  Join us as we develop our advocacy programming\, give us real-time feedback\, and help us establish robust advocacy education programming! URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/session-1-go-from-caring-to-acting-advocating-for-progressive-state-laws/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-18-at-12.30.20-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20220913T153352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T153432Z UID:4535-1663588800-1663592400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Special Session: SVP Seattle Advocacy Affinity Group DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special meeting of SVP Seattle’s Advocacy Affinity Group. Futurewise will join us\, hosted by SVP Seattle Partner Alex Brennan. \n Alex Brennan is the Executive Director of Futurewise\, Washington State’s premier statewide land use advocacy organization\, founded in 1990. Since he became Executive Director in 2019\, he has built new successful campaigns to address climate change and housing affordability in state and local planning. Alex previously spent eight years as an organizer and planner at a community-based affordable housing provider in Seattle. Before that\, he worked as a real estate and economic development consultant. He holds a Master’s in City Planning from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \nOur ongoing Advocacy Affinity Group is a space for: \n\nA group of SVP Partners interested in advocacy\,\nWho eagerly show up for open meetings\, when they can or have specific ideas to promote\,\nGenerate excitement around advocacy initiatives (like creating a book group or getting behind a proposed state law) and generating action\,\nCreate an opportunity where Partners can learn from each other and share what advocacy they are doing\, and\nDetermine the focus and organization of this group going forward.\n\nWe meet on the third Monday of each month. If you are interested in joining\, please email Tara Hedyati at tarah@svpseattle.org  URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/special-session-svp-seattle-advocacy-affinity-group/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AAG-Graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20211206T213113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T180054Z UID:3109-1643284800-1643290200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:PHILANTHROPIC ADVOCATES: How we get in our own way! DESCRIPTION:Advocacy Basics\, Part 3 – PHILANTHROPIC ADVOCATES: How we get in our own way and why it’s imperative we change! \nSVP Seattle Partners Ruby Love and Sharon Chen\, joined by Guillermo Rogel Jr\, a professional lobbyist in Washington state\, will talk about how philanthropists working in advocacy can sometimes undermine our own effectiveness when we forget to think about equity issues in all phases of policy change — crafting\, passing\, as well as implementing. Using examples and stories that we have seen when working on racial justice and environmental issues\, we will lead a discussion about common blind spots and practical ideas for avoiding them. \nWorkshop Leads \nRuby Love\, SVP Partner and Board Member and Organization Strategist at Front and Centered \nRuby is an entrepreneur and strategist known for advocating for socially responsible business and community organizations. Her career has afforded relationships that have brought millions of much needed philanthropic support to the arts\, education\, STEM\, social services\, and advancing philanthropy. From an early age growing up with parents who led civil rights in her community\, she honed her skills as an activist\, organizer and leader for racial justice. She enjoys advising emerging entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders to unlock the keys to building a better world with racial equity and social justice always front and center. \nSharon Chen\, SVP Partner and Resource Manager at Front and Centered \nSharon is a results-oriented executive board member and non-profit sector strategist committed to transforming democratic systems and policies to center the voices of highly impacted communities. She has expertise in organizational development\, policy\, campaign development and equity strategies\, and is a tested programs and teams leader trained in the tech sector. \nPILOTING ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS! \nSVP Seattle is adding advocacy to its body of work that Partners can learn about and engage in. As part of the organization’s Reimagine work\, SVP is working to broaden the definition of philanthropy to include advocacy work and address systemic racism by engaging Partners in local and regional advocacy efforts. Join us as we develop our advocacy programming\, give us real-time feedback\, and help us establish robust advocacy education programming! \n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n Form not found. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/philanthropic-advocates-how-we-get-in-our-own-way-2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/advocacy2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142405 CREATED:20211206T212927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T180152Z UID:3106-1642680000-1642685400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:GO FROM CARING TO ACTING: Advocating for Progressive State Laws DESCRIPTION:About this event\nAdvocacy Basics\, Part 2 – GO FROM CARING TO ACTING: Advocating for Progressive State Laws \nDemocracy is messy\, systemic change is hard\, and issues feel overwhelming. It is hard to know where and how to have an impact. Fortunately\, you can! \nJoin this informal and informative workshop to understand how to use your voice to advocate for progressive Washington State laws. Learn how to work on supporting the passing of a new law or changing an established one. Walk away with resources to engage in individual advocacy work and/or engage in SVP’s partner organizations’ advocacy efforts. \nThis is a virtual event. Please have a laptop or smartphone handy\, this is a hands-on workshop where you will conduct real-time searches. \nLed by Terri Cole\, SVP Partner \nAfter 30 years in the high-tech industry\, Terri shifted her focus towards using her passion\, experience\, and skills to create a more just world. Since becoming an SVP Partner in 2018\, Terri has served on the New Grant Committee and is currently the SVP Lead Partner with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. \nTerri is also involved in advancing progressive local and state policies and laws. Since retiring\, Terri has focused on engaging with elected officials when the state legislature is in session\, and tracking and supporting key bills promoted by progressive policy organizations such as League of Women Voters\, Washington Coalition for Police Accountability\, Washington BLM Alliance. \nPILOTING ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS! \nSVP Seattle is adding advocacy to its body of work that Partners can learn about and engage in. As part of the organization’s Reimagine work\, SVP is working to broaden the definition of philanthropy to include advocacy work and address systemic racism by engaging Partners in local and regional advocacy efforts. Join us as we develop our advocacy programming\, give us real-time feedback\, and help us establish robust advocacy education programming! \n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n Form not found. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/go-from-caring-to-acting-advocating-for-progressive-state-laws-2/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/advocacy1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142406 CREATED:20211206T212355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T180146Z UID:3103-1642075200-1642080600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:WHAT IS ADVOCACY? An introductory workshop DESCRIPTION:Advocacy Basics\, Part 1 – WHAT IS ADVOCACY? An introductory workshop. \nThis hands-on workshop\, led by SVP Seattle Executive Director Emiko Atherton\, is designed to give participants an understanding of what it means to engage in advocacy. Both individually\, working for causes you believe in\, and as an SVP Partner\, supporting SVP partner organizations’ advocacy efforts. Learn about advocacy at different levels of government — city\, county\, and state — and SVP’s vision to both broaden the definition of philanthropy to include advocacy work and address systemic racism by engaging in local and regional advocacy efforts. \nLed by Emiko Atherton\, SVP Seattle Executive Director \nEmiko comes to SVP with over fifteen years of leadership experience in the public and nonprofit sectors and engaged in advocacy work. Her career includes extensive work in strategic planning\, policy development and implementation\, fundraising\, coalition building\, and advocacy. Prior to joining SVP Seattle\, Emiko served as Vice President for Thriving Communities at the national nonprofit Smart Growth America. In this role\, Emiko received national recognition for her work to bring a racial equity lens into national and local transportation policies. Her work was highlighted in national media outlets\, including the New York Times\, the Washington Post\, and NPR. \nThis is a virtual event. Please have a laptop or smartphone handy\, this is a hands-on workshop where you will conduct real-time searches. \nPILOTING ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS! \nSVP Seattle is adding advocacy to its body of work that Partners can learn about and engage in. As part of the organization’s Reimagine work\, SVP is working to broaden the definition of philanthropy to include advocacy work and address systemic racism by engaging Partners in local and regional advocacy efforts. Join us as we develop our advocacy programming\, give us real-time feedback\, and help us establish robust advocacy education programming! \n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n Form not found. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/what-is-advocacy-an-introductory-workshop/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/advocacy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T130000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142406 CREATED:20211208T231716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T201658Z UID:3145-1641902400-1641906000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Co-creation Community of Practice DESCRIPTION:SVP Seattle continues to reimagine our programs to center the voices of people most impacted by inequity\, and to harness wealth\, power\, and privilege to dismantle unjust systems and create better futures for us all. During these monthly gatherings\, Partners brainstorm and discuss programs that center and explore equity and anti-racism work. \n404\nSorry\, an error occurred.\n\n\n Form not found. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/co-creation-community-of-practice/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cocreation1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142406 CREATED:20211020T211850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T190419Z UID:1933-1635964200-1635969600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:PHILANTHROPIC ADVOCATES: How we get in our own way! DESCRIPTION:Learn how philanthropists working in advocacy can sometimes undermine our own effectiveness when we forget to think about equity issues. \nSVP Seattle Partners Ruby Love and Sharon Chen\, joined by Guillermo Rogel Jr\, a professional lobbyist in Washington state\, will talk about how philanthropists working in advocacy can sometimes undermine our own effectiveness when we forget to think about equity issues in all phases of policy change — crafting\, passing\, as well as implementing. Using examples and stories that we have seen when working on racial justice and environmental issues\, we will lead a discussion about common blind spots and practical ideas for avoiding them. \n\n\nRSVP\n \nWorkshop Leads \nRuby Love\, SVP Partner and Board Member and Organization Strategist at Front and Centered \nRuby is an entrepreneur and strategist known for advocating for\nsocially responsible business and community organizations. Her career\nhas afforded relationships that have brought millions of much needed\nphilanthropic support to the arts\, education\, STEM\, social services\, and\nadvancing philanthropy. From an early age growing up with parents who\nled civil rights in her community\, she honed her skills as an activist\,\norganizer and leader for racial justice. She enjoys advising emerging\nentrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders to unlock the keys to building a\nbetter world with racial equity and social justice always front and\ncenter. \nSharon Chen\, SVP Partner and Resource Manager at Front and Centered \nSharon is a results-oriented executive board member and non-profit\nsector strategist committed to transforming democratic systems and\npolicies to center the voices of highly impacted communities. She has\nexpertise in organizational development\, policy\, campaign development\nand equity strategies\, and is a tested programs and teams leader trained\nin the tech sector. \nPILOTING ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS! \nSVP Seattle is adding advocacy to its body of work that Partners can\nlearn about and engage in. As part of the organization’s Reimagine work\,\nSVP is working to broaden the definition of philanthropy to include\nadvocacy work and address systemic racism by engaging Partners in local\nand regional advocacy efforts. Join us as we develop our advocacy\nprogramming\, give us real-time feedback\, and help us establish robust\nadvocacy education programming! URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/philanthropic-advocates-how-we-get-in-our-own-way/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ADVOCATE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260415T142406 CREATED:20211020T195313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T185442Z UID:1902-1635445800-1635449400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:GO FROM CARING TO ACTING: Advocating for Progressive State Laws DESCRIPTION:Join this informal and informative workshop to understand how to use your voice to advocate for progressive Washington State laws. Learn how to work on supporting the passing of a new law or changing an established one. Walk away with resources to engage in individual advocacy work and/or engage in SVP’s partner organizations’ advocacy efforts. \nTerri Cole\, SVP Partner\nAdvocacy Basics\, Part 2 – GO FROM CARING TO ACTING: Advocating for Progressive State Laws \nDemocracy is messy\, systemic change is hard\, and issues feel overwhelming. It is hard to know where and how to have an impact. Fortunately\, you can! \nThis is a virtual event. Please have a laptop or smartphone handy\, this is a hands-on workshop where you will conduct real-time searches. \n\nRSVP\n \nLed by Terri Cole\, SVP Partner \nAfter 30 years in the high-tech industry\, Terri shifted her focus towards using her passion\, experience\, and skills to create a more just world. Since becoming an SVP Partner in 2018\, Terri has served on the New Grant Committee and is currently the SVP Lead Partner with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation. \nTerri is also involved in advancing progressive local and state policies and laws. Since retiring\, Terri has focused on engaging with elected officials when the state legislature is in session\, and tracking and supporting key bills promoted by progressive policy organizations such as League of Women Voters\, Washington Coalition for Police Accountability\, Washington BLM Alliance. \nPILOTING ADVOCACY WORKSHOPS! \nSVP Seattle is adding advocacy to its body of work that Partners can learn about and engage in. As part of the organization’s Reimagine work\, SVP is working to broaden the definition of philanthropy to include advocacy work and address systemic racism by engaging Partners in local and regional advocacy efforts. Join us as we develop our advocacy programming\, give us real-time feedback\, and help us establish robust advocacy education programming! URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/go-from-caring-to-acting-advocating-for-progressive-state-laws/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ADVOCATE.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR