SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Community Legal Services elevates the voices of the formerly incarcerated Nov 04, 2020

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Welcome to the sixth episode in our SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF's Community Advisory Council. Listen to the previous episode in the mini-series here, and continue to subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes.

Katrina Logan, Directing Attorney of the Economic Advancement Program at Community Legal Services and member of SVCF's Community Advisory Council joins Joyce Song, Director of Donor Engagement at Silicon Valley Community Foundation in conversation about how formerly incarcerated community members have been impacted by the pandemic. Community Legal Services advocates for changes to policy and systemic issues that perpetuate disparities, such as overincarceration in lower income communities, particularly communities of color. Listen to learn about Katrina's work to address these disparities, how the changes brought on by the pandemic, and how you can get involved.

In SVCF's Philanthropy Now podcast series, we explore trends in the world of philanthropy, social impact initiatives in Silicon Valley and beyond, and we look at how SVCF promotes innovative philanthropic solutions to challenging problems.

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Amplifying the voices of BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector Oct 28, 2020

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Executive Director of Sacred Heart Community Service Poncho Guevara joins SVCF's Executive Vice President of Community Action, Policy and Strategy in a conversation about the importance of supporting BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector. SVCF grantee Sacred Heart Community Service is a key agency in local COVID-19 response and is a regional leader striving to develop countywide solutions to poverty. In this episode, you'll hear Poncho discuss how the pandemic has amplified the existing disparities BIPOC communities face and how allies have stepped up to support systemic change, such as centering the voices of people of color in leadership roles in the nonprofit community.

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Philanthropy Now Podcast: SVCF's COVID-19 Nonprofit Emergency Fund makes waves supporting the most vulnerable communities in the Bay Area Oct 21, 2020

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In this episode, join Manuel Santamaria and Leticia Gonzalez from SVCF's Community Action, Policy and Strategy team in a discussion about the findings from a recent survey conducted with grantees of SVCF's COVID-19 Regional Nonprofit Emergency Fund. The survey results provide insights about how COVID-19 has impacted the nonprofit sector in the San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The survey also provides a deep dive into the racial diversity of our local nonprofit leadership, the barriers to service they have experienced and the challenges they face moving forward. The first pillar in SVCF's recently adopted strategic plan is reducing systemic disparities, and surveying our community partners, especially leaders of color, is an invaluable tool in our foundation's mission.

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Intertwining faith and community action in the fight for race equity Oct 14, 2020

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Welcome to the fifth episode in our SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF's Community Advisory Council. Listen to the previous episode in the mini-series here, and continue to subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes.

Members of SVCF's Community Advisory Council Lorena Melgarejo, Executive Director of Faith in Action Bay Area and Marlyn Bussey, Pastor at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church and Co-Director of the Solidarity Cohort join SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast along with Reverend Penny Nixon, Senior Pastor of the Congregational Church of San Mateo and Director of the Solidarity Cohort, to help listeners understand the role of faith and community action to advance our struggle for race equity. In a conversation moderated by Mauricio Palma, SVCF Director of Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, these community leaders discuss the intersection of religion, faith and politics. This episode takes a deep dive into how each organization works to build solidarity within their communities and elevates the Black Lives Matter movement across different faiths and communities.

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Developing a holistic approach to equity with the Bay Area Latino Community Oct 07, 2020

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In this episode, Ani Rivera, co-chair of the Latino Kitchen Cabinet and Executive Director of Galería de la Raza, joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of community development, art and social practice and how a group of Latino leaders has been working together to address the broader social challenges that currently face the Latino community in the Bay Area. In conversations with Manuel Santamaria, SVCF Vice President of Community Action, Policy and Strategy, the two leaders take a deep dive in the Bay Area's equity agenda, considering a holistic approach to address the disparities that COVID-19 has amplified and the major challenges the Latino community faces.

Philanthropy Now podcast: Strengthening civic participation and making votes count with California Voter Foundation Sep 30, 2020

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With the 2020 general election already underway in California and more than half the states in the country, Kim Alexander, President and Founder of the California Voter Foundation, and Rob Chua of the Filipino Bayanihan Resource Center join the podcast to inform listeners about how the voting process differs this year in comparison to previous elections. In a dialogue moderated by Jack Mahoney, SVCF's Civic Participation Program Officer, the episode focuses on what voters need to know for the upcoming election, including how to ensure mail-in ballots are counted and more.

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Philanthropy Now podcast: Southwest Airlines honors the 35th LUV Classic during COVID-19 by donating $1 million to 101 charities Sep 23, 2020

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In this episode, Megan Lee, Senior Manager of Community Outreach with Southwest Airlines, joins Michael Lopez, former Director of Corporate Responsibility with SVCF, for a conversation about Southwest's philanthropy. Megan, who manages Southwest's charitable investment activities and community programs, explains how her company's renowned culture informs and influences its approach to community outreach, including the evolution of its famous LUV Classic Golf Tournament and how their sustainability mission garnered them a spot on Project Runway. The conversation also highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Southwest's corporate giving and mission to continue supporting long-standing partnerships despite the economic impact of the pandemic on its business and industry.

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Philanthropy Now podcast: OutRight Action International fights for the rights of LGBTIQ people around the world Sep 16, 2020

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In this episode, OutRight Action International's Executive Director Jessica Stern and Caribbean Program Officer Neish Clean, teach listeners about the work of their organization and the need to support the LGBTIQ community, especially in the midst of the global pandemic. Moderated by Robert Williams, SVCF Donor Engagement Associate and Pride Council representative and Michael Lopez, former SVCF Director of Corporate Responsibility and Pride Council co-chair, these four LGBTIQ advocates scrutinize the existing challenges of this community that have been magnified by COVID-19. OutRight works at the regional and international levels to research, document, defend and advance the rights of LGBTIQ people.

Philanthropy Now podcast: Members of SVCF's Community Advisory Council emphasize the role of the arts in fighting racial inequalities Sep 09, 2020

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Welcome to the third episode in our SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF's Community Advisory Council. Listen to the last episode in the series here, and continue to subscribe to the podcast to hear future episodes.

In this episode, Belinda Hernandez Arriaga, Executive Director of Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS), Chike Nwoffiah, Executive Director of Silicon Valley African Film Festival (SVAFF) and Jessica Paz-Cedillos, Executive Director of School of the Arts and Culture, come together to discuss their organizational projects and solutions that aim to bring racial equality to the arts sector. Facilitated by SVCF Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships Mauricio Palma, this dialogue calls out the need for awareness, funding and intentional storytelling for communities of color. These are integral components to bringing more opportunities and equality to minorities.

Philanthropy Now podcast: San Bruno Community Foundation grants $100k toward small business relief and strengthens the community in the wake of COVID-19 Sep 02, 2020

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Welcome to the final episode of our mini podcast series featuring members of the Alliance of Community Foundations of Silicon Valley. Learn from and enjoy previous episodes with members of the Alliance here.

In this episode, Jim Ruane, former Mayor of San Bruno and current Vice President of San Bruno Community Foundation, and Pcyeta Stroud, Board President of the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce & Director of the Bay Area Entrepreneur Center, discuss how San Bruno Community Foundation has responded to COVID-19. Facilitated by Michelle Fries, SVCF's Director of Nonprofit Support Services, the conversation focuses on new partnerships that have emerged throughout the pandemic, how the Alliance is providing additional support to its foundation members and local trends and initiatives related to the recovery efforts.

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