BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SVP Seattle - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://svpseattle.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SVP Seattle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240325T181652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T185651Z UID:6752-1714672800-1714680000@svpseattle.org 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/ LOCATION:WA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HEJ-5.2.2023-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240423T151344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T151344Z UID:6833-1714219200-1714233600@svpseattle.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mending.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T133000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240304T185337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T185337Z UID:6719-1713355200-1713360600@svpseattle.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dignity-for.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240223T184640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T190627Z UID:6706-1712750400-1712754000@svpseattle.org 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/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-design.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240325T180349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T180639Z UID:6740-1712340000-1712347200@svpseattle.org 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/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/HEJ2-5.2.2023-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240314T222345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240314T222751Z UID:6731-1711612800-1711645200@svpseattle.org 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/ LOCATION:WA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/65d9104392f3b_Untitled-design-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T203000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RAI-gala-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BB2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/resdev2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240313T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/VillageSVP-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240312T163000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_698236789_1069512252963_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Grant Making ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Climate-Justice-Cohort-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240117T204103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T204103Z UID:6608-1707955200-1708041599@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Day with Children's Alliance DESCRIPTION:We are joining former grantee Children’s Alliance for their Advocacy Day in Olympia. Children’s Alliance advocates for policies to support Washington’s most underserved children. One of their legislative priorities is economic justice the same bill’s SVP is tracking. We see this Advocacy Day as the perfect opportunity to support the needs of our non-profit partners and advocate for economic justice. \nWhen you register\, please mark that you are with SVP Seattle. Please let Emiko Atherton know if you want to carpool with SVP Seattle. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/advocacy-day-with-childrens-alliance/ LOCATION:Olympia\, WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/catiebergman_photography_2023_edits-163_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240213T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Skilled-Volunteering-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T133000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20231127T181914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T181921Z UID:6421-1706184000-1706189400@svpseattle.org 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/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/RAI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20240112T185143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T201759Z UID:6582-1706117400-1706121000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy Day Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative session at our Drop-In Office Hours! Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or a first-time participant\, this is your opportunity to get firsthand information on Advocacy Day\, understand the current status of important bills\, and have all your questions answered. \nZoom provided upon registration. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/lobby-day-office-hours/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Advocacy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Add-a-heading.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240109T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20231205T205956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T191448Z UID:6444-1704819600-1704825000@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Advocacy in Action - SVP's Legislative Session Kick-Off DESCRIPTION:SVP has taken on a new initiative – advocating for economic justice and poverty alleviation in our state! This is the natural outcome of our journey to include meaningfully in advocacy in our work. We have an important and unique voice\, as philanthropists focused on racial justice\, to bring to the collation of organizations advocating for bills that address aspects of our regressive tax code in our state. \nJoin us for our 2024 Washington State Legislature kick-off! During the kick-off\, you’ll meet other volunteers\, gain resources and talking points behind the bills we will advocate for\, understand the timeline for getting bills passed\, craft your “story” so you can easily compose and/or deliver testimony\, and be part of the change. Together\, we can bring the vision to alleviate poverty and wealth inequality to reality. \nMark your calendars and join us online for Advocacy in Action – SVP’s Legislative Session Kick-Off! \nRegister here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/advocacy-in-action-svps-legislative-session-kick-off/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/catiebergman_photography_2023_edits-56_websize.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-05-at-1.48.41-PM-e1693947075569.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230714T193118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T235516Z UID:5842-1701104400-1701111600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Getting Ready to Advocate for Washington State Legislation Addressing Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Your voice is critical and can have an impact – especially at the state level. Learn how to advocate with your elected representatives and when your voice can have the most impact during the state legislative session. We will also share the landscape of local organizations that are working on these issues and who have dedicated advocacy activities and events. \nMany of us donate to food banks to ensure that people in our community are not going hungry. Want to participate in long term systems change\, which would mean fewer hungry people? Join us as we use our collective knowledge to bring our collective SVP voice to bear in the upcoming 2024 State Legislature legislation session (January-March 2024). \n\nGet Tickets URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/getting-ready-to-advocate-for-washington-state-legislation-addressing-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Four-Nov-27.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screen-Shot-2023-10-06-at-12.16.09-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230714T192022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T183828Z UID:5824-1699549200-1699556400@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:What’s Going On: Policy Considerations to Address Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Come hear from community leaders about both why we need to and how we can put in place policies and programs that help people overcome systemic poverty and wealth inequality. There are several programs that we know have been very effective and some creative ideas are being proposed such as Baby Bonds and a Guaranteed Basic Income. In addition\, Washington State has one of the most regressive tax structures in the US. Many are taking note and proposing real solutions for our state legislature to contemplate in the upcoming 2024 session\, including a wealth tax\, reformed estate tax\, and other ideas.   \n \n Get Tickets\n \nMeet our speakers:\n \nDr. Stephan BlanfordExecutive Director\, Children’s Alliance \nAs the Executive Director of Children’s Alliance\, Dr. Stephan Blanford leads a team of committed staff\, volunteers and more than 6\,000 members\, advocating fiercely for the improved outcomes for children in Washington state. As an unapologetic advocate for racial and social justice\, Stephan’s work has ranged from early learning to college entrance leading small\, direct service youth development agencies to multidisciplinary demonstration projects. \nIn 2013\, he was elected by the voters of Seattle and served a four-year term on the Seattle School Board\, where he received the “Leadership for Equity” award at the conclusion of his term. More recently\, the Evergreen Chapter of the American Society of Public Administrators awarded him the “Billy J. Frank Race and Social Justice” award for leadership and advocacy. Extending his work at a national level\, he is the board chair of Integrated Schools and serves on the board of Partnership for America’s Children\, Balance our Tax Code Coalition\, and several other progressive organizations. \nDr. Blanford holds a Bachelors’ degree in Social Justice from Antioch University\, a Masters in Public Policy from the Evans School of Governance and Public Policy and a Doctorate from the College of Education at the University of Washington. \n \nSenator Noel Frame36th Legislative DistrictD-Seattle \nNoel Frame (she/her) has represented the people of the 36th Legislative District as their state senator since January 2023\, after having served the district as state representative beginning in January 2016. \nNoel is an award-winning legislator\, having been honored more than 15 times for her work advocating for youth involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems\, expanding services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges\, championing economic development\, and fixing the state’s upside-down tax code. She takes on many of the toughest challenges facing our state – reforming our criminal legal system\, building more affordable housing\, strengthening and investing in the diverse communities that make up Washington state\, balancing our tax code\, and more. \nIn 2023\, she serves as vice chair of the Senate Housing Committee\, vice chair of the Senate Business\, Financial Services\, Gaming & Trade Committee\, and as a member of the Senate Human Services Committee. She previously served as the chair of the House Finance Committee. \nIn addition to her role in the state Legislature\, Noel is a small business owner and partner of BDS Planning & Urban Design\, a community development consulting firm located in Belltown. She is a facilitator\, organizer\, strategist\, and engagement specialist with more than 20 years’ experience in the non-profit\, private\, public\, and political sectors. \nNoel and her husband Jim live in Greenwood with their toddler\, Holden. She has lived in the 36th District since 2005 and is originally from Battle Ground\, in southwest Washington. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from George Washington University in Washington\, DC. \n \nSharonne NavasCo-Founder and Executive Director of the Equity in Education Coalition \nThe first American-born child of immigrant parents from Guatemala and El Salvador\, Sharonne understands\, and values\, the complexity of being multi-lingual and multi-cultural in America.  A native of New York City\, Sharonne moved to the Seattle area in 2009. \nPast professions include being a community organizer with Stand for Children\, Executive Director of Para Los Niños\, Assistant Director of Development for NARAL Pro-Choice America\, Deputy Executive Director for Ayuda\, Inc.\, and Development Coordinator for the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. \nIn 2010\, she was appointed as Commissioner for the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs. \nIn 2016\, she was appointed to the Board of Trustees of Green River Community College. \nSharonne was an advisory member for the Thrive By Five‘s “Talk\, Love\, Play” initiative\, a cohort member of Thrive by Five’s “Advancing Racial Equity Theory of Change in Early Learning\,” a committee member of the WA State Education Opportunity Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee.  Sharonne is currently a member of the advocacy caucus\, community network steering committee\, and sponsors group of the Road Map Project of CCER. \nShe also volunteers for the South King Council on Human Services and was a Board member of the League of Education Voters and is on the Steering Committee of the Southeast Seattle Education Coalition.  Sharonne holds a BA in Psychology and Sociology from St. John’s University. \nShe spends her off-time exploring the various foods and wines of WA State with her husband Steve and their tweenie dachshunds\, Manny\, and Porter. \n \nLilliane Ballesteros \nLilliane has 15 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations to develop and implement funding strategies\, and advocate for program and policy changes. She started working with LCF in 2013 in a Development Role. since 2019\, she has served in her current role as Executive Director to support and build statewide power with Latinx/e communities. Lilliane loves exploring WA State\, including eating oysters in Seattle\, clamming on the coast\, and enjoying the Yakima River. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/whats-going-on-policy-considerations-to-address-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Three-Nov-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230912T013954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T014115Z UID:6121-1698253200-1698256800@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\nTo RSVP\, please email info@svpseattle.org with “RSVP to New Partner Onboarding” in the subject line. Zoom link sent upon registration confirmation.\n \n RSVP Here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/new-partners-onboarding-virtual-2/ LOCATION:WA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/New-Partners-Onboarding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230912T211400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T211724Z UID:6129-1697716800-1697720400@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.* \n \n RSVP Here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/skilled-volunteering-onboarding/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Learning Journeys ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screen-Shot-2023-09-12-at-2.05.46-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231018T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230714T191254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T224605Z UID:5805-1697648400-1697655600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Philanthropy and Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:Philanthropists will discuss their relationship with wealth and what they are trying to do to address systemic poverty and wealth inequality. \n \n Get Tickets\n \nMeet our speakers:\n \n \n \n \nCathy Habib  \nCathy and her husband\, David\, joined SVP in 2001.  Cathy had spent 10 years in Software Development at Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft before transitioning to staying home with their two young children.  Cathy served on the SVP Education grant committee in 2007 which then inspired her to get more involved as a volunteer in local Education efforts.  She served on the Bellevue Schools Foundation board for 9 years\, several of those years as their VP of Grantmaking.  In 2011\, Cathy joined the early “volunteer” staff of Eastside Pathways\, a cradle-to-career collective action organization in East King County.  She now serves as the Eastside Pathways board chair which oversees the nonprofit Eastside Pathways “backbone” and provides a leadership table for the Eastside Pathways Partnership.  Because of Cathy’s interest in collective action\, she joined the SVP EduCAT committee in 2018 to deepen her knowledge of Collective Action efforts in the Puget Sound region.  \nDavid Habib \nDavid Habib joined Social Venture Partners in 2000\, after a career in software development at Microsoft.  Since 2000\, he has focused exclusively on the nonprofit sector\, where he has provided program management and software engineering for database and web-based applications for nonprofits. Along with his wife Cathy\, he has been involved in philanthropy and nonprofit work since then. \nHe has served on two SVP grant committees\, and has been an avid technology volunteer\, working on database projects for many SVP investees and other Puget Sound area nonprofits including SPEB\, Rainier Athletes\, Youth Eastside Services\, Child Care Resources\, New Futures\, Washington Environmental Council\, Powerful Voices\, Seattle SCORES\, Groundwire\, Rainier Scholars\, and many others. He also worked for Salesforce.com’s Foundation\, working on software for the nonprofit sector. \nBeth McCaw \nBeth McCaw is the founding funder of Threshold Philanthropy\, LLC\, and with her husband Yahn Bernier\, co-founder of the Bernier McCaw Foundation. Beth and Yahn have a long history of giving in their communities\, most recently in Washington state\, which has been their home since 1998.  It’s here that Beth had transformative experiences on the Board of Directors of YWCA of Seattle/King County/Snohomish County and YWCA USA\, as President & CEO of Washington Women’s Foundation\, and also as a member of the Sisterhood\, a community of seven white women and six Black women who are living into what it means to deeply reckon with white supremacy and the wealth gap. As part of the Sisterhood\, Beth is actively working to build intergenerational wealth in Black families and at Threshold\, through relationship-building and the return of resources\, is exploring individual reparative action and how to help people and communities heal. \nSrilakshmi (Sri) Remala  \nSrilakshmi (Sri ) Remala is a Senior Program Officer on the K-12 Solutions team at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, focused on scaling high-quality instructional materials through digital experiences for students and educators that build context\, motivation and engagement mathematics. Over the last 10 + years\, she has focused her career on bringing technology products to market that improve student and teacher outcomes especially for low-income students and students of color. She has led product teams at ed-tech companies like Committee for Children\, Agile Mind\, and DreamBox Learning and recently developed a mobile app for college students to stay on track to achieve their term goals. Sri began her education sector work as part of the on the ground team of two non-profits in our region\, Washington STEM and Community Center for Education Results (CCER).  Sri is driven by the belief that where you live and zip code you were born into should not determine the quality of education and opportunities you receive.  She is actively involved in her family’s philanthropy effort at The Satya and Rao Remala Foundation and has made investment both locally and abroad in STEM programs\, university scholarships and educator development opportunities. The Remala Foundation support for education takes many forms and is rooted in the belief that education opens doors to opportunity and economic mobility. Sri holds a bachelor’s from Carnegie Mellon University and an MPA from UW Evans School of Public Affairs. Sri currently serves on the advisory board for the University of Washington College of Education and Zeno Math. URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/philanthropy-and-wealth-inequality-2/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Wealth-Inequality-Panel-Two-Oct-18.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230714T190407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T231816Z UID:5791-1694624400-1694631600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Foundations of Wealth Inequality DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host Anne E. Price to kick off our series with a look at the underlying foundation of wealth in the US. She has spent 25 years in the public sector working on child welfare\, hunger\, welfare reform\, workforce development\, community development and higher education. Anne E. Price currently serves as Co-President and Founder of The Maven Collaborative\, an organization working to fully dismantle racial and gender inequality within our economy. \nBook Giveaway! \nThe first 25 people to register and attend the first of the series — Foundations of Wealth Inequality on September 13th — will receive a copy of Poverty\, by America\, by Matthew Desmond. This new book explores systemic poverty in the United States and the role that more fortunate Americans play in perpetuating the endurance of persistent poverty. \n\nGet Tickets URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/foundations-of-wealth-inequality/ LOCATION:Byrd Barr Place\, 722 18th Avenue\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230802T181123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T012033Z UID:5960-1692275400-1692277200@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:New Partners Onboarding (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:At the onboarding\, Emiko Atherton\, our Executive Director\, and Asia Wisecarver\, SVP Board Member\, 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\n\nYou will also have a chance to connect with other new Partners. \nTo RSVP\, please email info@svpseattle.org with “RSVP to New Partner Onboarding” in the subject line. Zoom link sent upon registration confirmation. \n OR RSVP on eventbrite \n \n RSVP URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/new-partners-onboarding-virtual/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Community Events,Prospective Partner Happy Hour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/New-Partners-Onboarding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T233000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 CREATED:20230509T175110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T215139Z UID:5583-1689156000-1689204600@svpseattle.org SUMMARY:Coffee\, Tea\, and SVP DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for our upcoming Partner meet-up over coffee and tea on July 12\, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am\, at the Queen Bee Cafe in Clyde Hill. This is a great opportunity for partners to connect over your favorite hot beverages. Our meet-ups are open to all partners. \n \n RSVP here URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/coffee-tea-and-svp/ LOCATION:Queen Bee Café\, 8805 Points Drive NE\, Clyde Hill\, WA\, 98004\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_511057899_19827876322_1_original.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230621T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA 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:20260413T092258 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/ LOCATION:WA CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://svpseattle.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ArtboardCopy35-9900000000079e3c-e1683585582942.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR