BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SVP Seattle - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SVP Seattle 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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230211T013603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T213711Z UID:5122-1687370400-1687377600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:June Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 21\, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for a Partner gathering at Tapster-South Lake Union. Meet with fellow SVP Partners old and new at this casual event. Come for some light bites\, beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages: stay for the great company. \nOur happy hours are 21 and over. We love dogs\, but not at this event. \n\nRSVP Here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/june-gathering/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Unknown-3-e1683142103121.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230606T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230606T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230508T224552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T201000Z UID:5581-1686069000-1686072600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:SVP International: June Learning Lab 1 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-june-learning-lab-1/ CATEGORIES: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:20230525T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T090000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 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/ 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:20230520T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230420T001933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T175616Z UID:5348-1684580400-1684594800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Look\, Listen & Learn: First Annual P.A.L. Anniversary DESCRIPTION:Join Look\, Listen & Learn on Saturday\, May 20\, from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\, for its first-anniversary party celebrating the friendship of its two beloved co-hosts\, Possum and Auntie Lena\, collectively known as P.A.L. Gather at the Renton Community Center for garden-themed activities. \nInspired by the early learning segments from our television series\, the First Annual P.A.L. Anniversary is a fun-filled day for children\, friends\, and families to participate in the same activities seen on the show. The event theme for 2023 is Gather\, Garden + Grow\, commemorating P.A.L.’s first meeting—in Auntie Lena’s backyard garden! \nFor more information\, visit: www.looklistenandlearn.org/first-annual-pal-anniversary \nRSVP Here  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/look-listen-learns-first-annual-p-a-l-anniversary/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screen-Shot-2023-04-19-at-4.38.45-PM-e1681949964280.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230306T224913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T183944Z UID:5201-1684342800-1684350000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Spring Spotlight Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the SVP Seattle community over beverages and appetizers to celebrate our graduating Grantees\, United Indians of All Tribes\, and Washington Building Leaders of Change. We’ll also hear a keynote from Microsoft’s Amy Liu\, sharing her insights on the future of sustainable urban development. The Spring Spotlight Celebration is hosted at the Daybreak Star Cultural Center in Discovery Park\, Seattle. \n \n RSVP Here\n \nKeynote Speaker\n \nAmy Liu is Director of Human Services and Affordable Housing Initiative in Washington State at Microsoft. In that role\, she helps lead Microsoft’s Affordable Housing initiative and also oversees philanthropic grants in Washington State. Amy’s career has spanned many industries and types of organizations\, including the public\, private and non-profit sectors. Amy is a recovering attorney with a wide range of work experiences\, including working in an urban school district\, the mortgage finance industry\, law firms\, a Presidential campaign\, and a statewide education advocacy organization. She is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan with both her undergraduate and law degrees. She has been an avid angler for most of her life and has recently committed to learning to fly fish. \nSpecial Opportunity: Guided Gallery Tour\n \nGuided Tour of the Daybreak Star Permanent Collection and Sacred Circle Gallery4:00 – 5:00 pmRSVP required: email SVP Partner Terri Cole \nIn 1975\, the City of Seattle’s 1% for Art Program allocated $80\,000 for the Daybreak Star Center for an original collection of Native American Art across cultures. Native American artists were selected through a national competition to create a group of works representative of contemporary India and Alaskan Native art from over 360 tribes in North America. Enjoy hearing about the art collection from one of United Indians staff\, Jose.  URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/spring-spotlight/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Bontje861-0085-e1678317557967.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230508T224206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T201127Z UID:5575-1683822600-1683826200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:SVP International: May Learning Lab 1 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/learning-lab-may-11/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys 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:20230510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230510T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230120T165317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T184824Z UID:5079-1683720000-1683723600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Book Club: Meet the Author DESCRIPTION:Please join SVP Seattle\, in partnership with Progress Alliance and the Washington Women’s Foundation\, on Wednesday\, May 10\, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm for an exclusive online event with Clyde W. Ford\, author of the 2022 book\, Of Blood And Sweat: Black Lives And The Making Of White Power And Wealth. His book provides a compelling look at the past and its broad implications for present-day calls for racial equity\, justice\, and the abolishment of systemic racism. \nThis conversation will be moderated by SVP Seattle Executive Director\, Emiko Atherton. We’ll also have time for a Q&A with the audience and Mr. Ford.  \n \nSVP is hosting an informal watch party in person at the Cloud Room on Capitol Hill. Join a small group of staff and Partners to watch the Clyde W. Ford author event together. Please email Heather at heatherh@svpseattle.org with questions or to join the gathering.  \nWe encourage you to read the book and buy your copy at Parable – a Black-owned bookstore based in Tacoma. Please click here to purchase it online at Parable. \n \n RSVP Here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/spring-2023-book-club-meet-the-author/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ford_cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230419T233730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T161121Z UID:5344-1683367200-1683388800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Look\, Listen & Learn: Season 4 Casting DESCRIPTION:Is your little one interested in being part of Look\, Listen + Learn? Sign up for auditions!\nAuditions will be held Saturday\, May 6th\, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at John Stanford Center in SODO. Each audition is roughly 15 minutes long. \nConsistent with our mission\, LL+L TV seeks to include diverse children and families in our productions. \nChildren must be 6-9 years old to audition. No prior acting experience is required. \nPreference will be given to Black\, Indigenous\, and other children of color. The criteria we use to identify children to feature on our show include: \n\nDevelopmentally appropriate social-emotional skills and behaviors\nAbility to focus attention for a short period of time\nWillingness to interact and positively respond to questions or instruction\nBasic English-language speaking skills\nSome familiarity with Look\, Listen and Learn\n\nSign-up here.  \nAuditions are limited and will be filled on a first-come\, first-serve basis. If all time slots are booked\, please email ap@looklistenandlearn.org to be added to the waitlist in the event of a cancellation. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/look-listen-learn-season-4-casting-may-6th/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5e2539dd-0108-662b-96ad-424ca1ed3429-e1681947428940.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230120T172047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T005135Z UID:5077-1683028800-1683032400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Book Club: Of Blood and Sweat (May 2) DESCRIPTION:We’ll be reading Clyde W. Ford’s new book\, Of Blood And Sweat: Black Lives And The Making Of White Power And Wealth. His book provides a compelling look at the past and its broad implications for present-day calls for racial equity\, justice\, and the abolishment of systemic racism. \nThis group will meet online four times total\, February 23\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 2 from 12:00-1:00 PM. \n\nFebruary 23 Please read the Introduction and chapters 1 through 4\nMarch 21: Please read chapters 5 through 8\nApril 18: Please read chapters 9 though 12\nMay 2: Please read chapters 13 through 16 and the Afterword\n\nEveryone is welcome to join the book club regardless of whether they have been able to read the assigned content. \nAfter the book club\, we invite you to join our online event with author Clyde W. Ford on Wednesday\, May 10 at 12 PM! \nWe encourage you to buy your copy at Parable – a Black-owned bookstore based in Tacoma. Please click here to purchase it online at Parable. \nRSVP here. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/spring-2023-book-club-of-blood-and-sweat-may-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Spring-2023-Book-Club-1920-×-1080-px-e1678983752379.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230426T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230330T215523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T174652Z UID:5321-1682511300-1682515800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:SPIN: Young Entrepreneur Project DESCRIPTION:Please join SVP Seattle and our newest grantee\, STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN)\, for a lunchtime networking event supporting young entrepreneurs of color. \nThe Young Entrepreneur Project (YEP) supports young entrepreneurs to plant\, grow\, invest\, and receive the fruits of their business ventures. YEP supports students of color to manifest STEM businesses by learning skills and doing hands-on training. YEP students are prepared not only with the entrepreneurial and STEM skills to succeed\, but also with tools to overcome the social emotional challenges of becoming young\, successful entrepreneurs. In its inaugural year at Cleveland High School\, the program currently has 16 students registered with a weekly 80% attendance rate during the weekly workshops. \nAfter working on their business ideas since the fall\, the YEP students are excited to pitch them to you! \n\nWhen: April 26th\, 2023\, 12:15-1:30 p.m.\n\nWhere: 5511 15th Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98108\, Cleveland High School\, Seattle\, WA\n\nWhat: Networking event where students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with up to three professionals and pitch their business ideas and logos. Lunch is provided.\nWho: Professionals with experience working in high-tech\, start-ups of all kinds\, game design\, computer engineering\, investing\, product development\, marketing\, and other entrepreneurial endeavors. We welcome SVP Seattle Partners and prospective Partners!\n\nTo join us\, we ask that you: \n\nRSVP to emikoa@svpseattle.org by April 14th.\nProvide your LinkedIn profile by April 21st for the students to review.\nPost-event\, complete a “Glow and Grow” feedback form\, provided by SPIN\, for each student you meet with at the event. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/spin-young-entrepreneur-project/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Screen-Shot-2023-03-30-at-5.32.38-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230120T172110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T005202Z UID:5074-1681819200-1681822800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Book Club: Of Blood and Sweat (April 18) DESCRIPTION:We’ll be reading Clyde W. Ford’s new book\, Of Blood And Sweat: Black Lives And The Making Of White Power And Wealth. His book provides a compelling look at the past and its broad implications for present-day calls for racial equity\, justice\, and the abolishment of systemic racism. \nThis group will meet online four times total\, February 23\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 2 from 12:00-1:00 PM. \n\nFebruary 23 Please read the Introduction and chapters 1 through 4\nMarch 21: Please read chapters 5 through 8\nApril 18: Please read chapters 9 though 12\nMay 2: Please read chapters 13 through 16 and the Afterword\n\nEveryone is welcome to join the book club regardless of whether they have been able to read the assigned content. \nAfter the book club\, we invite you to join our online event with author Clyde W. Ford on Wednesday\, May 10 at 12 PM! \nWe encourage you to buy your copy at Parable – a Black-owned bookstore based in Tacoma. Please click here to purchase it online at Parable. \nRSVP Here.  URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/spring-2023-book-club-of-blood-and-sweat-april-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Spring-2023-Book-Club-1920-×-1080-px-e1678983752379.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230214T005557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T224901Z UID:5157-1681214400-1681218000@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-8/ CATEGORIES: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:20230411T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230314T194655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T003619Z UID:5249-1681203600-1681214400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Partners in the Community DESCRIPTION:Join the SVP Seattle board members and staff for a special event next month. We’ll be volunteering as food bank helpers at Asian Counseling and Referral Services. Following our volunteering shift\, we’ll head to a nearby restaurant for lunch. \n\n\n\nWhat:   Food bank volunteering + lunch afterward\nWhere: ACRS’ CID Food Bank at 800 S. Weller St.\, 98104\nWho:    SVP Partners and friends (must be 16 years of age or older)\nWhen: April 11th from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.\, optional lunch afterwards\n\n\n\nWe only have 3-5 slots\, so RSVP now! To sign up\, please email emikoa@svpseattle.org. \nQ&A\nWhy are you doing this one-time event when SVP is known for skilled volunteering? \nSVP’s Reimagined Vision has our Partnership showing up and supporting community whenever is needed. We also hope to build community with each other as we work side by side. \nWhat will we be doing at ACRS? \n\n\n\nPrepping grocery bags for delivery\nAssembling and packaging food\nLoading and unloading food into delivery vehicles\nSupporting with organization and light cleaning within the facility\n\n\n\nACRS asks that all volunteers are fully vaccinated and complete a COVID-19 Vaccine Attestation. \nWhere will you go for lunch? \nDepending on the size of the group\, we will make a reservation a locally-owned restaurant that is located within walking distance of the Food Bank.  URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/svp-seattles-partners-in-the-community-event/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/swoosh-e1678822885255.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230404T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230211T013513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T162604Z UID:5112-1680624000-1680631200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:April Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 4 from 4:00-6:00 pm for a Partner happy hour at Metier Brewing Company. Meet with fellow SVP Partners old and new at this casual event. Come for some light bites\, beer\, and non-alcoholic beverages: stay for the great company. \n(Be sure to put Métier Brewing in your GPS as there is a Métier Racing And Coffee in a nearby neighborhood.) \nRSVP here. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/april-happy-hour/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/April-SVP-Happy-Hour-1200-×-675-px-e1678983954687.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230330T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230330T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230321T203202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T203654Z UID:5278-1680193800-1680199200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:SVP International: Virtual Learning Lab DESCRIPTION:Please save the date for SVP International’s first Virtual Learning Lab of the year on Thursday\, March 30 at 4:30 pm PST. This is an opportunity for you to connect with Partners around the globe\, learn about emerging trends in philanthropy and the social sector\, and strategize and practice together on how we can reimagine giving to be more accountable and impact-driven. Thank you for being part of SVP and our work to reimagine giving. \n  \nRSVP here. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/svp-international-virtual-learning-lab/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/social-venture-partners-international_processed_190197724dff2f9a4e7b93dcfede26493c86b4a14e7f0e86b0b0c1db779073c1_background_image-e1679430662800.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230120T172200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T162240Z UID:5072-1679400000-1679403600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Book Club: Of Blood and Sweat (March 21) DESCRIPTION:We’ll be reading Clyde W. Ford’s new book\, Of Blood And Sweat: Black Lives And The Making Of White Power And Wealth. His book provides a compelling look at the past and its broad implications for present-day calls for racial equity\, justice\, and the abolishment of systemic racism. \nThis group will meet online four times total\, February 23\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 2 from 12:00-1:00 PM. \n\nMarch 21: Please read chapters 5 through 8\nApril 18: Please read chapters 9 though 12\nMay 2: Please read chapters 13 through 16 and the Afterword\n\nEveryone is welcome to join the book club regardless of whether they have been able to read the assigned content. \nAfter the book club\, we invite you to join our online event with author Clyde W. Ford on Wednesday\, May 10 at 12 PM! \nWe encourage you to buy your copy at Parable – a Black-owned bookstore based in Tacoma. Please click here to purchase it online at Parable. \nRSVP here.  URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/spring-2023-book-club-of-blood-and-sweat-march-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Spring-2023-Book-Club-1920-×-1080-px-e1678983752379.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 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/ 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:20230223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230120T010353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T225025Z UID:5068-1677153600-1677157200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Spring 2023 Book Club: Of Blood and Sweat (February 23) DESCRIPTION:We’ll be reading Clyde W. Ford’s new book\, Of Blood And Sweat: Black Lives And The Making Of White Power And Wealth. His book provides a compelling look at the past and its broad implications for present-day calls for racial equity\, justice\, and the abolishment of systemic racism. \nThis group will meet online four times total\, February 23\, March 21\, April 18\, and May 2 from 12:00-1:00 PM. \nAfter the book club\, we invite you to join our online event with author Clyde W. Ford on Wednesday\, May 10 at 12 PM! \nWe encourage you to buy your copy at Parable – a Black-owned bookstore based in Tacoma. Please click here to purchase it online at Parable. \nRSVP here. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/spring-2023-book-club-of-sweat-and-blood-february-23/ CATEGORIES:Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Spring-2023-Book-Club-1920-×-1080-px-e1678983752379.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230210T225345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T005449Z UID:5116-1676376000-1676379600@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. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/co-creation-cohort-6/ CATEGORIES: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:20230201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230111T224127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T173429Z UID:5017-1675267200-1675274400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:February Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first happy hour of the new year\, hosted at the Cloud Room on Capitol Hill. Meet with fellow SVP Partners old and new at this casual event. There will be light bites and drinks available. \nSpace is limited\, so be sure to RSVP. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/february-happy-hour/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/SVP-Happy-Hour-1200-×-675-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20230104T015240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T015240Z UID:5013-1673352000-1673355600@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. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/co-creation-cohort-4/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cocreation1-e1660855700987-fd98abe185074cfa.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221214T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20221017T174913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T171632Z UID:4642-1671019200-1671022800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Non-profit Learning Series: Who is Robert\, and why are we following his rules? DESCRIPTION:Join SVP Partner and Board member Alexa Carver and Dila Perera\, Executive Director of Open Arms Perinatal Services\, to explore non-profit boards and governance.  \n \nAlexa Carver currently operates an independent consulting firm\, Inspire Impact Consulting\, where she works with a wide variety of nonprofits and schools. For the past 15 years\, she has focused her work with boards and leadership teams on strategic thinking\, board development\, and equity in governance to inspire maximum mission impact for the organizations she works with. \n \nDila Perera\, MPH\, MSW has worked in public health and advocacy locally and internationally\, including time spent as a doula for Open Arms. She earned both a Master of Public Health  in Maternal Child Health and Global Health as well as a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington. Dila became Executive Director of Open Arms in 2015 and is proud to lead Washington’s first and leading community-based nonprofit organization providing perinatal services. \nABOUT OUR NON-PROFIT LEARNING SERIESThis fall\, we are deep-diving into how non-profits are changing to center the voices of our Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color communities. The three-part series will each feature an hour-long presentation and conversation for Partners and community to learn together. Whether you are new to non-profits or seasoned in the sector\, you’ll gain new information and contribute to the conversation. Each of the hour-long sessions will feature SVP Seattle Partners and non-profit leaders sharing their wisdom and experience. The first session will focus on non-profit history and mission\, in What’s the Backstory of Non-Profits? The second session will feature a conversation on non-profit models and philosophy\, in Shedding the Charity Mantra\, and the third session will delve into non-profit boards and governance to answer the question Who is Robert\, and why are we following his rules? Join for one session\, or better yet\, all three. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/non-profit-learning-series-session-3-boards-and-governance/ CATEGORIES:Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Whats-the-backstory-of-non-profits-October-29-1200-pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20220713T205336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T180719Z UID:4270-1670932800-1670936400@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. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/co-creation-cohort-5/ CATEGORIES:Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cocreation1-e1660855700987.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20221011T233526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T000029Z UID:4630-1669741200-1669748400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Fall Partner Meeting DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to announce the date of our Fall Partner Meeting on  November 29. This is our first in-person meeting in nearly two years\, and we have a lot to talk about—including new programs\, new grantees\, and lots of new opportunities for you to get involved. \nHosted at the space of our new grantee\, CHOOSE 180. we will have tasty local food and a variety of drink options. Together we will celebrate\, preview the year ahead at SVP Seattle\, and explore how we can further our learning journey. \nSVP Seattle’s community has grown so much over these last few years\, with many new Grantees and Partners joining. We cannot wait to finally come together as a community outside of a Zoom square\, and we hope to see you there \nSVP is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community. We ask that each attendee be prepared to show proof of COVID vaccination and take a rapid antigen test the day of the event. Masking is optional and rapid tests will be available at the event for those who have not had an opportunity to test. Please stay home if you test positive or if you have COVID or flu symptoms. We thank you for your investment in the health and safety of our community.   URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/fall-partner-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-11-28-at-2.01.17-PM-e1669672905856.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 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/ 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:20221115T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221115T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20221109T194830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T194830Z UID:4886-1668531600-1668535200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:SVP International: New Partner Orientation DESCRIPTION:Join SVP International for a New Partner Orientation\, happening online on November 15th at 5pm Pacific. \nThis event is an opportunity to meet like-minded people across the globe\, learn about SVP’s global network and our unique model\, and understand more about our shared work to reimagine giving. \nRegister online here > URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/svp-international-new-partner-orientation/ CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Convo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20221017T174711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T202714Z UID:4640-1667995200-1667998800@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Non-Profit Learning Series: Shedding the charity mantra DESCRIPTION:In the second session of our Non-Profit Learning Series\, SVP Board Chair Ruby Love will cover the model and philosophy of non-profit organizations. How are they different for government or for-profit businesses? What are the different kinds of non-profit organizations and structures?\n \nABOUT OUR NON-PROFIT LEARNING SERIES\nThis fall\, we are deep-diving into how non-profits are changing to center the voices of our Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color communities. The three-part series will each feature an hour-long presentation and conversation for Partners and community to learn together. Whether you are new to non-profits or seasoned in the sector\, you’ll gain new information and contribute to the conversation. Each of the hour-long sessions will feature SVP Seattle Partners and non-profit leaders sharing their wisdom and experience. The first session will focus on non-profit history and mission\, in What’s the Backstory of Non-Profits? The second session will feature a conversation on non-profit models and philosophy\, in Shedding the Charity Mantra\, and the third session will delve into non-profit boards and governance to answer the question Who is Robert\, and why are we following his rules? Join for one session\, or better yet\, all three. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/non-profit-learning-series-session-2-models-and-philosophy/ CATEGORIES:Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Whats-the-backstory-of-non-profits-October-29-1200-pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 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/ 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:20221026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20220928T211638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T202639Z UID:4571-1666785600-1666789200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Non-Profit Learning Series: What’s the backstory of non-profits? DESCRIPTION:Learn about the history and mission of non-profits with SVP Seattle Partners and community leaders Regina Elmi and Stephanie McLemore Bray. Regina is the Executive Director of Supporting Partnerships in Education and Beyond\, and Stephanie is the Chief Engagement Officer at the Seattle Foundation. \nABOUT OUR NON-PROFIT LEARNING SERIES\nThis fall\, we are deep-diving into how non-profits are changing to center the voices of our Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Color communities. The three-part series will each feature an hour-long presentation and conversation for Partners and community to learn together. Whether you are new to non-profits or seasoned in the sector\, you’ll gain new information and contribute to the conversation. Each of the hour-long sessions will feature SVP Seattle Partners and non-profit leaders sharing their wisdom and experience. The first session will focus on non-profit history and mission\, in What’s the Backstory of Non-Profits? The second session will feature a conversation on non-profit models and philosophy\, in Shedding the Charity Mantra\, and the third session will delve into non-profit boards and governance to answer the question Who is Robert\, and why are we following his rules? Join for one session\, or better yet\, all three. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/non-profit-leaning-series/ CATEGORIES:Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Whats-the-backstory-of-non-profits-October-29-1200-pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221013T180000 DTSTAMP:20260414T110908 CREATED:20221005T012713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T012713Z UID:4577-1665676800-1665684000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:October 13 Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:We are excited to kick off the first of our monthly happy hour series at Demetris Woodstone Taverna in Edmonds. Meet with fellow SVP Partners old and new at this casual event. Stick around for some seafood\, pizza\, and delicious beverages. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/october-13-happy-hour/ LOCATION:DEMETRIS WOODSTONE TAVERNA\, 101 Main Street\, Edmonds\, WA\, 98020\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-04-at-6.05.10-PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR