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 […]
Join us for a drink, some light bites, and chat with our SVP board members. It's a great opportunity to connect with our fantastic board members and gain valuable insights into our board's plans and goals for the future of SVP. RSVP Here
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 […]
SVP Seattle’s Skilled Volunteering Program pairs SVP Partners with non-profit organizations to work together on capacity-building projects. Join this discussion with Ananda Valenzuela on the article they co-authored on "Transformation Capacity Building" in the Stanford Social Innovation Review. This is an opportunity to deepen your learning on how to partner with non-profits for transformation and […]
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 […]
Join us to meet with fellow new Partners, and learn more about SVP Seattle. At the onboarding, Emiko Atherton, our Executive Director, will share: SVP’s mission, vision, and program What it means to be an SVP Partner How to share your time and talent through volunteer projects Information about upcoming SVP programs You will also […]
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. Zoom provided upon registration.
Join us for a unique opportunity to have lunch and visit SVP Seattl'es organizational partner, Refugee Artisan Initiative. During this event, we will tour RAI's maker space with their founder and Executive Director, Ming-Ming Tung Edleman, and Director of Business Development, Tali Rausch.During this event, you'll have the chance to connect with these amazing leaders, […]
What is SVP’s approach to skilled volunteering? What does capacity building for a non-profit mean? What kind of non-profits and volunteer jobs are available? Join SVP Seattle staff and Partners to learn more about how SVP pairs Partners with non-profits looking for skilled volunteers to work on projects focused on building an organization’s capacity, such […]
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 […]
The 2024 Climate Justice Grantmaking Collaborative is an exciting initiative joint-led by Basilica Bio and Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP). This info session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the cohort, SVP and Basilica Bio. Zoom link provided upon registration.
Join People’s Economy Lab (PEL) and the Democracy Collaborative as they bring a diverse group of community leaders, public officials, activists, entrepreneurs and philanthropists together to explore the transformative power of Community Wealth Building (CWB). CWB is an economic development model that transforms local economies by giving communities direct ownership and control of productive assets like real estate, […]
