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SUMMARY:Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:At SVP Seattle\, we continue to challenge the norms of philanthropy and reimagine giving\, and we invite you to join us on this journey. \nJoin us at our Annual Celebration\, we will feature a discussion titled “Breaking the ‘Fake’ Rules of Philanthropy.”  This discussion\, moderated by SVP’s Board Chair Ruby Love\, will feature insights from Andrea Arenas\, Stephanie McLemore Bray\, Rosa Peralta\, Ada Williams Prince\, and Dennis Quirin. Together\, they will share their experiences in challenging philanthropy’s “rules\,” the obstacles they’ve faced\, and offer tools for you to do the same. We invite you to join us and become inspired to break some rules of your own! \n\nGet your tickets today!\n \nMeet our Speakers:\n \nRuby Love \nSVP Board Chair \nRuby Love is a transformational business leader and founder of Love Resource Development Group\, LLC. She 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. She has served as Chair and on the executive team of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Rockford\, IL; Chicago\, IL\, and Washington State. She has served as Chief Development Officer to such organizations like United Way of King County\, College Success Foundation\, and Washington STEM. Her clients have included Pacific Lutheran University\, Xavier University\, Girl Scouts USA\, Wilberforce University\, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors\, Community to Community\, Children of the Setting Sun\, Front and Centered\, and others. Following over thirty years on staff and as principal of Love Resource Development Group she transitioned to Venture Scale one of Washington State’s first social purpose corporations. \nFrom an early age growing up with parents who led civil rights in her community\, Ruby honed her skills as an activist\, organizer\, and leader for racial justice. She attended Coe College and Western Washington State University. She enjoys advising emerging entrepreneurs to unlock the keys to building a better world with great technology\, philanthropy advisors and fundraisers\, positioning racial equity and social justice always front and center. Her love of artists in live performance\, jazz\, a great book\, golf\, and her active family fill her days. \n \nAda Williams Prince \nA creative leader at the cutting edge of global and domestic philanthropy. Ada has worked for two decades to advance the power and influence of women and girls of color around the world\, She has conceived groundbreaking disruptions to philanthropic norms and scalable models to transform the field along the way. By championing the formation of the first ‘Women and Girls of Color Design Council’ within a premium philanthropic and venture organization\, she has envisioned a future in philanthropy and investment built around silo-busting investment strategies and fundamental trust in women and girls at the intersection of gender\, race/ethnicity and economics. Ada is leading a growing community of funders committed to transforming capital and decision making. \n \nStephanie R. McLemore Bray \nSVP Board member \nStephanie has over 35 years of experience in the non-profit sector\, having served local\, regional and national organizations and institutions. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning\, organizational change management\, program development\, nonprofit board governance and fundraising. She is the founder of Touchstone Leadership Group\, a consulting and project management firm. She served as Chief Engagement Officer at Seattle Foundation\, a community foundation serving Seattle and King County. \nPrior to that role\, she was President and CEO of United Way California Capital Region. Stephanie has served in executive leadership roles at San Francisco General Hospital Foundation and UC Davis Health System. A graduate of Douglass College\, Rutgers\, the State University of New Jersey\, Stephanie was a participant in Harvard Business School’s Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management in July\, 2012. She is currently on the board of the Hurston Wright Foundation and Pacific University’s Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Program’s Advisory Council\, Seattle Social Venture Partners\, and Orchid Capital Collective. She has lectured on philanthropy at UC Davis School of Management and is an adjunct instructor at Pacific University of Oregon’s Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Program. Her essays and scholarly articles on philanthropy and the Black maternal health crisis have been published in the journal Health Equity\, USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism\, BlackPersonBirthingJustice.org\, and Blavity.com. In 2018\, Stephanie founded Black Women Write\, a Sacramento and Seattle-based organization that uplifts and supports Black women writers on the path to publication. \n \nRosa Peralta \nSenior Program Office of Equity Impact\, Satterberg Foundation \nRosa is the Senior Program Officer of Equity Impact at the Satterberg Foundation. Before joining Satterberg\, Rosa worked in the civil rights\, juvenile justice\, education\, and healthcare fields. Her life’s work focuses on developing tools and standards to improve and increase collaboration among public institutions\, nonprofit organizations\, and foundations to develop programs and systems that protect and advance the rights of youth and BIPOC communities. Rosa considers herself a ‘philanthropic infiltrator\,’ where she challenges the orthodoxy of the philanthropic sector from the inside out. She believes that the people most affected by injustice must play a central role in their liberation\, including challenging and holding the philanthropic sector accountable. \nRosa volunteers her time at several nonprofits. She was appointed by Washington State Governor Inslee to serve on the Board of Trustees for Seattle Colleges\, where she currently serves as President of the Board. Rosa came to the United States as an undocumented farm worker from Mexico and has lived in Seattle\, Washington\, for more than 30 years. Rosa holds sociology degrees from Whitman College (BA) and the University of Michigan (MA)\, where she is a PhD candidate. \n \nDennis Quirin \nExecutive Director of Raikes Foundation \nDennis Quirin is the executive director of the Raikes Foundation. Dennis oversees the Foundation’s work in advancing equity and sets the organization’s priorities on strategy\, grantmaking and partnerships. In 2023 he established the Resourcing Equity and Democracy (RED) department at the Foundation to compliment the foundation’s long-standing and successful focus on improving youth serving systems. RED focuses on building a representative\, multiracial democracy through base organizing. While at the Raikes Foundation\, Dennis has overseen the grant approval process moving 125 million dollars to hundreds of nonprofits to advance the Foundation’s work. \nPrior to joining the Foundation in 2019\, Dennis was the president of the Neighborhood Funders Group\, where he led the organization’s strategy\, partnership development\, budgeting\, and overall management. \nDennis has spent more than two decades supporting social and racial equity as a funder\, campaigner\, fundraiser\, and organizer through a variety of roles in California and nationally. Specifically\, he designed and led the Race and Equity Collaborative at the Proteus Fund and was on the senior leadership teams at Californians for Justice\, and the government reform initiative California Forward. He got his start in social equity and social impact work as a fellow at Public Allies and as a community organizer at Aids Healthcare Foundation and Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education (SCOPE). He has worked on a variety of political campaigns\, ballot initiatives\, and other special projects. He currently serves on the boards of the Common Counsel Foundation\, Way To Rise\, and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. Dennis is a proud Alumni of Carleton College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts. \n \nAndrea Arenas \nFounder of Andrea Arenas Consulting \nAndrea Arenas is an advocate for reimagining fundraising and philanthropy through community-driven approaches. With over 17 years of nonprofit experience\, she is the founding Co-Chair of Community-Centric Fundraising. Now a consultant\, Andrea previously worked for a philanthropic foundation\, leading equitable grantmaking practices for communities in the Puget Sound. As the Director of Development at Seattle Parks Foundation\, she led individual\, corporate\, and institutional giving programs and supported 80 neighborhood-led fiscally sponsored groups with their fundraising. Andrea aims to support organizations as they explore how fundraising and philanthropy practices can better embody equity and collective community.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/breaking-the-fake-rules-of-philanthropy/
LOCATION:Labour Temple Seattle\, 2800 1st Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240611T160000
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SUMMARY:Refugee Artisan Initiative - Mending Fair
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Artisan Initiative is now offering free mending services to the public. This exciting new project aims to reduce landfill waste\, pass on vital skills\, and create equitable income for artisans. \nThis spring’s fairs will offer four mending services: \n\nSewing a button\nSewing an open seam\nPatching a hole\nHemming pants\n\nCome visit the Maker Space at 12337 Lake City Way NE during a fair\, and you’ll have a chance to watch and learn as artisans mend and repair clothing—like a pair of jeans or a favorite shirt—for yourself or others. \nYou’re welcome to bring up to three articles of clothing. Each visitor will receive up to 20 minutes of free mending service. Mending is first come\, first serve (no advance registration required.) Please plan to stay at RAI while your item is mended.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/refugee-artisan-initiative-mending-fair-multiple-dates/
LOCATION:Refugee Artisan Initiative\, 12337 Lake City Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240603T094500
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SUMMARY:BELONG Partners Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:The BELONG Partners Approach integrates brain science\, trauma-responsive\, culturally relevant\, and restorative practices\, with social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies. Partnering with them enables schools and youth-serving organizations to shift adult mindsets\, cultivate equitable communities where students thrive academically and socially\, and shrink racial disparities. \nSeveral times a year\, they have the opportunity to host community members at one of their partner schools to observe class meetings and hear from a panel of students and school staff about the impact of the BELONG Partners approach in their school community. \nJoin them at a BELONG Partners Demonstration School where you will participate in class meeting observations and talk with a panel of students and educators! RSVP to hello@belongpartners.org. \nNext event: Monday\, June 3\, 2024\, 8:15 – 9:45am at a school in the Renton School District. \nPlease contact us or email hello@belongpartners.org to RSVP or if you would like to learn about the dates of future school tours\, or would like additional information.  \nNote that the event is limited to 15 guests at each event and spaces do fill quickly.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/belong-partners-demonstration/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240423T151027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T151027Z
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SUMMARY:Refugee Artisan Initiative - Mending Fair
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Artisan Initiative is now offering free mending services to the public. This exciting new project aims to reduce landfill waste\, pass on vital skills\, and create equitable income for artisans. \nThis spring’s fairs will offer four mending services: \n\nSewing a button\nSewing an open seam\nPatching a hole\nHemming pants\n\nCome visit the Maker Space at 12337 Lake City Way NE during a fair\, and you’ll have a chance to watch and learn as artisans mend and repair clothing—like a pair of jeans or a favorite shirt—for yourself or others. \nYou’re welcome to bring up to three articles of clothing. Each visitor will receive up to 20 minutes of free mending service. Mending is first come\, first serve (no advance registration required.) Please plan to stay at RAI while your item is mended.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/refugee-artisan-initiative-mending-fair/
LOCATION:Refugee Artisan Initiative\, 12337 Lake City Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240422T203309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T203309Z
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SUMMARY:Voices for Children 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Children’s Alliance’s biggest community celebration of the year\, featuring bestselling author Ijeoma Oluo. Ijeoma and Children’s Alliance Executive Director\, Dr. Stephan Blanford\, will discuss the transformative ideas in her latest book and explore how we can harness our power to create a better future for every child. \n\nVoices for Children raises vital support for equity-focused advocacy for kids so that every child grows up with an abundance of opportunities to reach their vast potential. This year you will be able make your donation through your smart phone or fill out a pledge card with your credit card or personal check. This event is free with suggested minimum donation of $250. \n\nThis event will be recorded for those who are unable to attend in person. Select “virtual ticket” to receive a recording after the event. \n\nIf you have any questions or accessibility needs\, please contact Dan Rogland at dan@childrensalliance.org or (206) 324-0340.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/voices-for-children-2024/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton\, 255 S. King St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240423T151205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T151205Z
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SUMMARY:Refugee Artisan Initiative - Mending Fair
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Artisan Initiative is now offering free mending services to the public. This exciting new project aims to reduce landfill waste\, pass on vital skills\, and create equitable income for artisans. \nThis spring’s fairs will offer four mending services: \n\nSewing a button\nSewing an open seam\nPatching a hole\nHemming pants\n\nCome visit the Maker Space at 12337 Lake City Way NE during a fair\, and you’ll have a chance to watch and learn as artisans mend and repair clothing—like a pair of jeans or a favorite shirt—for yourself or others. \nYou’re welcome to bring up to three articles of clothing. Each visitor will receive up to 20 minutes of free mending service. Mending is first come\, first serve (no advance registration required.) Please plan to stay at RAI while your item is mended.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/refugee-artisan-initiative-mending-fair-2/
LOCATION:Refugee Artisan Initiative\, 12337 Lake City Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240423T190430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T190430Z
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SUMMARY:Refugee Artisan Initiative - Mending Fair
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Artisan Initiative is now offering free mending services to the public. This exciting new project aims to reduce landfill waste\, pass on vital skills\, and create equitable income for artisans. \nThis spring’s fairs will offer four mending services: \n\nSewing a button\nSewing an open seam\nPatching a hole\nHemming pants\n\nCome visit the Maker Space at 12337 Lake City Way NE during a fair\, and you’ll have a chance to watch and learn as artisans mend and repair clothing—like a pair of jeans or a favorite shirt—for yourself or others. \nYou’re welcome to bring up to three articles of clothing. Each visitor will receive up to 20 minutes of free mending service. Mending is first come\, first serve (no advance registration required.) Please plan to stay at RAI while your item is mended.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/refugee-artisan-initiative-mending-fair-4/
LOCATION:Refugee Artisan Initiative\, 12337 Lake City Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
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SUMMARY:Fun\, Flowers & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Look\, Listen +Learn TV is hosting its 2nd Annual  P.A.L. Playdate celebrating the friendship of their two beloved co-hosts\, Possum and Auntie Lena\, collectively known as\, P.A.L. The event will take place on Saturday\, May 4 from 1pm – 4pm at the Family First Community Center in Renton. Don’t miss out on the fun. Register now. \nInspired by the early learning segments from our television series\, the 2nd Annual P.A.L. Playdate is a fun-filled day for children\, friends\, and families to participate in the same activities seen on the show. \nFun\, Flowers + Friends is the theme of the 2024 event\, building on the tradition of the first P.A.L. meeting in Auntie Lena’s backyard garden.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/fun-flowers-friends/
LOCATION:Family First Community Center in Renton\, 16200 116th Ave SE\, Renton\, WA\, 98058
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T185651Z
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SUMMARY:Chew on This Dinner (Sold out)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SVP Partner Julie Pham and SVP Board Member John Clements \nLocation: International District\, address provided upon registration\nTo RSVP\, please email info@svpseattle.org with your name and dietary needs. \nJoin us for a homemade meal hosted by an SVP Partner and a board member. The facilitated dinner conversations are designed to build connections and to share stories within the SVP community. Each dinner is capped at 10 people maximum\, so please only register if you are confident you’ll be able to attend. \nBe prepared to answer these questions: \n\nWhat are three communities (aside from SVP) do you belong to? You can define “community” however you’d like.\nWhat were discussions about money like in your family and why do you think they were like that?\nWho is someone in your life who models generosity and inspires you to be more generous with your time\, treasure\, and talent?\nAsks and Offers: What is something specific you’d like to ask for help with from this group? What is something specific you’d like to offer to help those in this group.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/chew-on-this-dinner-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240423T151344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T151344Z
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SUMMARY:Refugee Artisan Initiative - Mending Fair
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Artisan Initiative is now offering free mending services to the public. This exciting new project aims to reduce landfill waste\, pass on vital skills\, and create equitable income for artisans. \nThis spring’s fairs will offer four mending services: \n\nSewing a button\nSewing an open seam\nPatching a hole\nHemming pants\n\nCome visit the Maker Space at 12337 Lake City Way NE during a fair\, and you’ll have a chance to watch and learn as artisans mend and repair clothing—like a pair of jeans or a favorite shirt—for yourself or others. \nYou’re welcome to bring up to three articles of clothing. Each visitor will receive up to 20 minutes of free mending service. Mending is first come\, first serve (no advance registration required.) Please plan to stay at RAI while your item is mended.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/refugee-artisan-initiative-mending-fair-3/
LOCATION:Refugee Artisan Initiative\, 12337 Lake City Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98125
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240304T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T185337Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and site visit with Dignity for Divas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique opportunity to visit SVP Seattle’s organizational partner\, Dignity for Divas. During this event\, we will tour the Dignity for Divas’ space (including visit their new food pantry)\, and sit down for lunch and a discussion with their founder and Executive Dierctor\, Nikki Gane-Butler. \nAs we come together to learn more about Dignity for Divas’ impactful work\, we also invite you to consider making a suggested donation of $25-50 when registering to support their mission. \nThis event is open to all SVP Seattle Partners\, grantees\, and potential Partners. Interested in becoming a Partner? Email us at info@svpseattle.org!
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/lunch-and-site-visit-with-dignity-for-divas/
LOCATION:Dignity for Divas\, 306 Dexter Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240223T184640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T190627Z
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SUMMARY:Village SVP
DESCRIPTION:Village SVP is a new monthly virtual community experience intended to deepen the connections between us. Expect to meet other participants one-on-one in randomly paired connections.  You’ll also select a small break-out group to join and dive into meaningful conversations. \nIt is a great opportunity to connect with a community of diverse individuals representing change-makers throughout Seattle. \nWe hope you’ll join us for our second meeting! RSVP here
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/village-svp-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240325T180349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T180639Z
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SUMMARY:Chew on This Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SVP Partner Julie Pham and SVP Board Chair Ruby Love\nLocation: International District\, address provided upon registration\nTo RSVP\, please email info@svpseattle.org with your name and dietary needs. \noin us for a homemade meal hosted by an SVP Partner and a board member. The facilitated dinner conversations are designed to build connections and to share stories within the SVP community. Each dinner is capped at 10 people maximum\, so please only register if you are confident you’ll be able to attend. \nBe prepared to answer these questions: \n\nWhat are three communities (aside from SVP) do you belong to? You can define “community” however you’d like.\nWhat were discussions about money like in your family and why do you think they were like that?\nWho is someone in your life who models generosity and inspires you to be more generous with your time\, treasure\, and talent?\nAsks and Offers: What is something specific you’d like to ask for help with from this group? What is something specific you’d like to offer to help those in this group?
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/chew-on-this-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T170000
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CREATED:20240314T222345Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Giving
DESCRIPTION:What is Mindful Giving? \nThe conscious practice of weaving a community and vision that is aligned with values. Mindful Giving is giving with and into wholeness. \nJoin Us If You: \n\nWant to find wholeness in giving\, and receiving. What is wholeness? Asking and answering that for yourself is part of the journey \nWant to nurture personal giving as a practice of ease\, clarity\, and sufficiency.\nWant to become aware\, in mind and body\, of how individual giving connects to the broader context that we live in\, which includes systems of philanthropy and social justice.\nAre someone who gives\, regardless of income level\nAre curious about how to apply mindfulness practice to giving (and receiving)\n\nThe Offering: \n\nBiweekly Reflection: Every two weeks over 3 months beginning March 31 we will send you a virtual package that include prompts for Personal Reflection\, Learning\, Mindfulness Practice\, and Processing – we recommend setting aside 1 hour for this\, and doing this with a partner.\nMonthly Community: We will open a monthly 60-min virtual space for us to come together as a community for reflection and processing. Dates are Thursdays 4/25\, 5/23\, and 6/20\, 12-1p. \nFee: $25-500 sliding scale per person. A sliding scale is a way to offer people with different accessibility to wealth\, stability and income to participate. We offer the guidelines below in case helpful. Please choose a level that fits your situation\, and you have the option making monthly payments if that makes it more accessible. The $100-249 level helps cover our costs.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/mindful-giving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240223T000252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T000847Z
UID:6689-1711130400-1711139400@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Refugee Artisan Initiative's Inaugural Gala
DESCRIPTION:Refugee Artisan Initiative’s inaugural Gala will feature a global meal\, beverages\, live auction\, and dessert. During this multi-cultural celebration\, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about RAI’s work\, meet the artisans\, and support the mission.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/refugee-artisan-initiatives-inaugural-gala/
LOCATION:Mercer Island Community Center\, 8236 SE 24th St\, Mercer Island\, WA\, 98040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240223T174209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T174209Z
UID:6700-1711044000-1711051200@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Climate Justice Grantmaking Collaborative
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Climate Justice Grantmaking Collaborative is an exciting initiative joint-led by Basilica Bio and Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP) to equitably and collectively distribute a grant award of up to $75\,000 over three years to a BIPOC-led and serving 501(c)3 or fiscally sponsored organization working towards climate justice in King County. \n  \nSVP Partners are encouraged to apply to join the cohort.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/climate-justice-grantmaking-collaborative/
LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Grant Making,Learning Journeys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240228T182355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T182355Z
UID:6717-1711029600-1711033200@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Resource Development Committee meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Resource Development Committee! The Resource Development Committee is composed of SVP Partners focused on recruiting and retaining partners and renewing Partners’ gifts of time\, talent\, treasure\, and ties. \nPlease email info@svpseattle.org for more details.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/resource-development-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240223T184353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T184353Z
UID:6703-1710331200-1710334800@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Village SVP
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce a new networking space at SVP called Village SVP. Village SVP is a new monthly virtual community experience intended to deepen the connections between us. Expect to meet other participants one-on-one in randomly paired connections.  You’ll also select a small break-out group to join and dive into meaningful conversations. \nIt is a great opportunity to connect with a community of diverse individuals representing change-makers throughout Seattle. \nWe hope you’ll join us! RSVP here
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/village-svp/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240223T172557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T172557Z
UID:6695-1710237600-1710261000@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Community Wealth Building Workshop with The Democracy Collaborative
DESCRIPTION: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\, businesses and financial capital. Cities across the nation\, and the globe\, are combating crises like the racial wealth gap by advancing CWB strategies. \nRSVP is required. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/community-wealth-building-workshop-with-the-democracy-collaborative/
LOCATION:Centilia Cultural Center\, 1660 South Roberto Maestas Festival St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20240206T004026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T211236Z
UID:6659-1708430400-1708434000@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Climate Justice Cohort Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Climate Justice Grantmaking Collaborative is an exciting initiative joint-led by Basilica Bio and Social Venture Partners Seattle (SVP). \nThis info session is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the cohort\, SVP and Basilica Bio. \nZoom link provided upon registration.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/climate-justice-cohort-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Grant Making
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20231130T161516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T193738Z
UID:6441-1707843600-1707847200@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Skilled Volunteering Onboarding
DESCRIPTION: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? \nJoin 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 as website development and design\, project management\, strategic planning\, and communications strategy. You’ll learn more about the non-profits we support\, our approach to volunteering and capacity building\, hear stories from other volunteers on their experiences\, and what volunteering opportunities are open right now. \nWe require this orientation for anyone interested in volunteering with SVP. \n*Zoom link provided upon registration.*
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/skilled-volunteering-onboarding-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T133000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20231127T181914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T181921Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and site visit with Refugee Artisan Initiative
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring this event\, you’ll have the chance to connect with these amazing leaders\, learn about their work\, and hear about ways to support their work through SVP’s Skilled Volunteering Program. We’ll end with a lunch and Q & A with Ming Ming and Tali. \n			\n						Register
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/lunch-and-site-visit-with-refugee-artisan-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
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/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20231120T203832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T203832Z
UID:6391-1706097600-1706101200@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:New Partners Onboarding (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to meet with fellow new Partners\, and learn more about SVP Seattle. At the onboarding\, Emiko Atherton\, our Executive Director\, will share: \n\nSVP’s mission\, vision\, and program\nWhat it means to be an SVP Partner\nHow to share your time and talent through volunteer projects\nInformation about upcoming SVP programs\nYou will also have a chance to connect with other new Partners.\n\n 
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/new-partners-onboarding-virtual-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
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/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20230905T201638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T205130Z
UID:6063-1701864000-1701867600@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:A Dialogue about Transformation Capacity Building with Ananda Valenzuela
DESCRIPTION: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 change. \nThis event is virtual (Zoom link and article provided upon registration). \n\nRSVP Here\n\n \nAbout Ananda: \nAnanda Valenzuela (any pronouns) provides interim executive director leadership\, facilitates organizational transformation\, and coaches values-aligned leaders. He is passionate about nourishing joyful organizational cultures\, supporting equitable self-management\, and building liberatory practices. They have served as interim executive director at multiple organizations\, provided capacity-building support to nonprofits for over ten years\, and currently sit on the boards of Change Elemental and Hampshire College. Ananda grew up in Puerto Rico and slowly made her way across the United States\, holding a variety of consulting\, governance\, and activist roles along the way.
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/a-dialogue-about-transformation-capacity-building-with-ananda-valenzuela/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
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/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
CREATED:20231006T191730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T172621Z
UID:6205-1699977600-1699984800@svpseattle.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Board Social
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n			\n						RSVP Here
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/meet-the-board-social/
LOCATION:Poco Bar & Lounge\, 1408 E Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T223943
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
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