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2021-10-13 |
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, private corporations and other community-based nonprofits, Destination: Home is a pion... |
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2021-09-15 |
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 greater impact by learning and giving together. Donor circle member and Corporate Ac... |
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2021-08-11 |
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 opportunities for community members to exercise their voices and advocate for a b... |
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2021-07-28 |
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. Listen to the previous episode in the mini-series here, and continue to subscribe... |
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2021-07-14 | 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, including housing, public accommodations, education and credit. Today’s episode feat... | |
2021-06-30 |
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 States. It also recognizes the culture and achievements of Black Americans and is... |
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2021-06-16 |
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, limited public transportation and lack of access to affordable housing. These issues p... |
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2021-06-02 |
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 to make lasting social, cultural, economic and political contributions. However, t... |
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2021-05-19 |
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 episode, SVCF Director of Community Investment Anne Im is joined by Asian Americans f... |
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2021-05-05 |
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 President of Social Investment Jackie Khor. Louie and Jackie, two leading investment pra... |