SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast

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Growing as a Donor Jul 03, 2019

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What is it like to become a philanthropist for the first time? Donor Sally Liu knows first hand. A long time environmentalist, Liu became a donor with SVCF 14years ago, with a focus on green causes. Liu worked with SVCF to create a vision and mission for her giving. She's now also a member of SVCF's Donor Circle for the Environment.

In this episode of Philanthropy Now, Liu talks about this and more with her philanthropy advisor Andy Perkins, SVCF's Director of Donor Engagement. Listen in as the two discuss advice for new donors and some of the things Liu's been working on.

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How Can Corporate Foundations Work Best with Nonprofits? Jun 19, 2019

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In this podcast, Vu Le, creator of the blog Nonprofit AF, executive director of Rainier Valley Corps and co-author of Unicorns Unite: How nonprofits and foundations can build epic partnerships, talks with SVCF's vice president of corporate responsibility Stuart Burden. Listen in as the two discuss the challenges of securing funding, and the sometimes fraught relationship between nonprofits and funders.

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Helping Our Homeless Neighbors: Project WeHOPE and Dignity on Wheels Jun 05, 2019

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What can be done to help our homeless neighbors in the Bay Area? In this episode, Pastor Paul Bains, who leads Project WeHOPE and Dignity on Wheels, talks with Gina Dalma, SVCF's vice president of government relations, about his work to find short and long-term solutions for displaced Bay Area residents; from a mobile hygiene unit to an RV safe parking program for those who live in their vehicles.

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Silicon Valley Transit: Working Towards a Solution May 22, 2019

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Our nation's suburbanization has prioritized the use of cars and highways, leading to traffic, pollution and inequity. Silicon Valley is no exception.

In this episode, Vinita Goyal, Program Officer for Housing and Transportation at SVCF, talks with Bob Allen, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Urban Habitat; Gary Hsueh, Director of Mobility Programs at Prospect Silicon Valley; and Lalo Gonzales, Program Manager at the Youth Leadership Institute.

Listen in as they discuss the state of transportation in the Valley and how the region can address community needs.

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Young Kids and Tech: A Guide for Grown-ups May 08, 2019

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Many families struggle to find a balance when it comes to technology use with their young children. SVCF and Common Sense Media recently released a fully bilingual technology guide for grown-ups with young kids. In this episode, Michelle Sioson Hyman, Deputy Director at the Center for Early Learning at SVCF, talks with Maria Alvarez, Vice President of Common Sense Latino, a program of Common Sense Media. The two discuss how the guide came together, as well as their own struggles with technology use as parents.

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Catalyst for change: Nicole Taylor discusses her first 100 days Apr 20, 2019

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SVCF CEO Nicole Taylor has been at the helm for just over 100 days. During this time, she has been out in the community listening and learning, and meeting with community leaders and donors. In this podcast, executive vice president of marketing and communications, Melissa Daar Carvajal, speaks with Nicole about what Nicole has been hearing from the community and her thoughts about continuing to move SVCF forward.

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Getting Kids Ready for Kindergarten Mar 27, 2019

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Starting kindergarten is a big step for children and parents. Families often have questions and concerns as they prepare to launch into this exciting adventure!

In this episode, Christine Thorsteinson, Early Education Manager at SVCF's Center for Early Learning, talks with kindergarten teachers Heather Martinez and Adrianne Elfring, and SVCF's Family Engagement Specialist, Leticia Gonzalez.

The group discusses kindergarten readiness and how families can prepare for this important step in their child's education.

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Local Banks Helping Fight Displacement Mar 13, 2019

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Over the past decade, Bay Area communities have faced intense gentrification pressure, resulting in increased evictions of residents and small businesses.

In this episode, Bert Feuss, Senior Vice President of Investments at SVCF, and Kevin Stein, Deputy Director at the California Reinvestment Coalition, discuss forces contributing to rapid gentrification in the Bay Area and the Anti-Displacement Code of Conduct which calls on banks to end financing practices that lead to the eviction and displacement of residents.

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Twenty Years of Raising Young Readers Feb 20, 2019

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For the past 20 years, Raising A Reader has helped children and their families share a love of books. Founded in Silicon Valley, Raising A Reader provides books and parent training materials in 15 languages, and even braille, for families to share and integrate into their daily routines.

In this episode, Leticia Gonzalez, Family Engagement Manager for SVCF's Center for Early Learning, talks with Michelle Torgerson, President and CEO for Raising A Reader National, about opportunities families have to support their children's healthy development with a simple but powerful strategy: sharing books regularly.

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Why is the 2020 census so important? Feb 06, 2019

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Did you know that data from the census is used to determine all kinds of things, from the number of seats a state has in Congress, to the amount of federal funding it might receive for all kinds of programs? An accurate count is critical.

Anne Im, SVCF's immigration program officer, talks with Aparna Ramakrishnan, the census coordinator for the County of San Mateo, and Nick Kuwada, the census program manager for the County of Santa Clara, about why the census is so important that it's constitutionally mandated.

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