SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast

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The Emerging Role of Cities Sep 05, 2018

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In this episode you will hear Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose, and Gina Dalma, vice president of government relations for SVCF, discuss the changing role of cities and their growing involvement in issues including the environment, education, immigration, housing, and workforce development.

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Incorporating Staff and Community Feedback into Moving Forward Jul 30, 2018

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Greg Avis, interim CEO, and Erica Wood, chief community impact officer, talk about recent discussions they've had with SVCF staff and community members about the community foundation and how that feedback is shaping how the organization is moving forward and searching for a new leader.

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Greg Avis in conversation with Luisa Buada Jul 06, 2018

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In this episode, we'll hear from SVCF's Interim President, Greg Avis, in conversation with Luisa Buada of the Ravenswood Family Health Center.

Greg will discuss how Silicon Valley Community Foundation is moving forward after recent events, and offer his thoughts about the future of the organization.

This episode was recorded on June 20, one week before the announcement of the departure of Emmett Carson, SVCF's former CEO. Information about that announcement is available on SVCF's blog.

We anticipate that a future podcast will include further conversation with Greg about how SVCF is moving forward.

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Literacy and Family Engagement Go Hand in Hand Apr 25, 2018

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Since 1999, Raising A Reader has been working with schools and families to build literacy among our youngest kids. Kristen Anderson, senior manager of program and affiliate stewardship for Raising A Reader, is joined by Nora Guerra, director of educational innovation and development for Oak Grove School District in San Jose, in a discussion about how the program has worked locally.

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California Senator Bob Hertzberg: Reforming the System of Traffic Fines Apr 11, 2018

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California pays the highest traffic fines in the country. For many, these fines can lead to cycles of debt. A recent report has shown that these fines disproportionately affect low income communities and communities of color. California Senator Bob Hertzberg joins Gina Dalma, vice president of government relations for SVCF in a conversation about how California got here and how reforms are beginning to help individuals. The discussion closes with advice from Sen. Hertzberg on how organizations can effectively push for policy reform.

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Can We Bridge the Gap Between Early Learning and Elementary School? Mar 28, 2018

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A significant number of Silicon Valley students enter Kindergarten not well-prepared or ready to learn, and when kids arrive behind, they stay behind. Erica Hays, preschool director and elementary school principal for the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, and Kelli Leavell with Making a Difference join SVCF's Christine Thorsteinson, PreK-3 program and research coordinator, to talk about early learning being vital to all future learning. Hays shares community-level examples from Pescadero.

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Senator Scott Wiener: How to Address California's Housing Challenges Mar 14, 2018

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Housing may be the most pressing issue facing quality of life in Silicon Valley today, and it has become a top issue of concern in polls statewide. Senator Scott Wiener discusses statewide housing challenges with Gina Dalma, vice president of government relations at SVCF. The state is currently short nearly four million homes to meet current need. Senator Wiener talks causes, sensitivities--like displacement--and possible resolutions.

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Young Children and Tech: Comparing Local and National Data Feb 28, 2018

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The technology that surrounds our young kids may be relatively new, but it has quickly become ubiquitous. In this episode, Michelle Sioson Hyman, senior program officer for the Center for Early Learning at SVCF, compares local data with national trends reported by Lisa Guernsey, deputy director of the Education Policy Program and director of the Learning Technologies project at New America. The two share recommendations for actions that can help mitigate technological inequities among our children. Read the full report: https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/sites/default/files/publications/cel-tech-report-2017.pdf

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California's Next Governor Should Be a Champion for Young Kids Feb 14, 2018

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Early childhood education is top of mind for California voters. Choose Children is SVCF's initiative to inform and educate the 2018 candidates for California governor about the importance of prioritizing public investments in young children as part of their campaign platforms.

In this episode, Avo Makdessian, vice president and director of SVCF's Center for Early Learning and Pete Weldy, the Center's external relations officer, discuss the progress of the initiative so far and what it hopes to achieve in the coming months.

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What Philanthropy Means in 2018 Feb 02, 2018

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What does philanthropy mean to us in 2018? Dr. Emmett Carson, President and CEO of SVCF discusses the state of philanthropy as we begin a new year, with a new tax plan. Learn how SVCF plans to continue to tackle the region's most challenging issues through public policy and grantmaking in 2018.

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