SVCF Philanthropy Now Podcast

Philanthropy Now podcast: Solving the housing crisis with the Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB)

Destination: Home is a key organization leading the way in ending homelessness in Silicon Valley. Through powerful cross-sector partnerships with Santa Clara County, priv

Philanthropy Now podcast: Leveraging collective impact with SVCF's Donor Circle for the Arts

SVCF Donor Circles are dynamic groups of Bay Area philanthropists who are passionate and knowledgeable about specific impact areas. Through collaboration, they achieve gr

Philanthropy Now podcast: Grassroots groups build power within communities of color

In many Silicon Valley neighborhoods where the majority of residents are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, or People of Color) or are of undocumented status, there are not enough

Philanthropy Now podcast: Latino Family Fund fights for social justice in South Santa Clara County

Welcome to the tenth episode in our mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF's Community Advisory Council.

Philanthropy Now podcast: Freedom for All Americans

While Supreme Court decision protects LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace, millions in the LGBTQ+ community continue to face discrimination in so many aspects of life, in

Philanthropy Now podcast: Juneteenth and the Reckoning on Race with Lateefah Simon

On June 19, 1865, soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War was over. Since then, this day has been celebrated as the end of slavery in the United

Philanthropy Now podcast: On the San Mateo County coast: uplifting our "forgotten" neighbors

San Mateo County's coastal communities are often overlooked, and historically have experienced challenges such as economic insecurity, lack of basic health services, limi

Philanthropy Now podcast: Addressing anti-Asian racism and barriers to funding in AAPI communities

The United States is home to more than 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. AAPI communities are an integral part of our country's history and they continue

Philanthropy Now podcast: Honoring AAPI Heritage Month and responding to anti-Asian violence

Amidst the recent rise in reported anti-Asian violence and hate crimes, this year's Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month has a solemn undertone. In this epi

Philanthropy Now podcast: Multiplying grantmaking power with impact investing

In this episode, SVCF Senior Investments Officer James Cutler is joined by Mission Driven Finance's Chief Investment Officer Louie Nguyen and Social Finance's Vice Presid

Philanthropy Now podcast: Strengthening American-Muslim relations with philanthropy and civic engagement

In 2013, the One Nation Bay Area Project—a collaborative funded by Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, Marin Community Foundation and Asian

Philanthropy Now podcast: SVCF's Early Childhood Development strategy seeks to address systemic disparities

SVCF's Early Childhood Development (ECD) Strategic Initiative is comprised of three prongs: catalyzing philanthropic investment, activating leadership and supporting lear

Philanthropy Now podcast: The ¡Sí Se Puede! Collective builds power in East San Jose

Based in East San Jose, the ¡Sí Se Puede! Collective is made up of five community-based organizations: SOMOS Mayfair, Amigos de Guadalupe, School of Art and Culture at MH

Philanthropy Now podcast: Navigating financial aid and SVCF scholarships during the pandemic

Pursuing a higher education presents financial challenges for many students, and the COVID-19 pandemic adds another layer of obstacles. In this episode, we hear directly

Philanthropy Now Podcast: Lessons in philanthropy with SVCF's new board chair Wade W. Loo

Longtime SVCF board member Wade W. Loo was recently appointed to 2021 board chair. In this episode, Wade joins SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor in a discussion about

Philanthropy Now podcast: Domestic Violence Support During the Global Pandemic

As we continue to confront the devastating pandemic within our communities and globally, we view domestic violence as a parallel pandemic. Also known as intimate partner

Philanthropy Now podcast: Community leaders bring justice to housing

Welcome to the seventh episode in our mini-series featuring conversations focused on Racial Equity and Social Justice with the members of SVCF's Community Advisory Counci

Philanthropy Now podcast: A look back at 2020 with Nicole Taylor and Dan'l Lewin

To wrap up 2020, SVCF Board Chair and President and CEO of the Computer History Museum joins SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor on Philanthropy Now podcast for a look b

Philanthropy Now podcast: SVCF Scholarships tips and student resources

Finding and applying for an SVCF scholarship that best suits your needs isn't complicated. In this episode, SVCF scholarships officer Dean Taylor and scholarships associa

SVCF Philanthropy Now podcast: The Amah Mutsun Land Trust works on land restoration following the CZU Lightning Complex Fires

The Amah Mutsun Land Trust (AMLT) is a grantee of SVCF's San Mateo and Santa Clara County Wildfire Fund. AMLT President Valentin Lopez and AMLT Interim Executive Director