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Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Silicon Valley Community Foundation's 2026 Annual Meeting! ✨ Our commu...
09/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Silicon Valley Community Foundation's 2026 Annual Meeting! ✨

Our community came together at the Computer History Museum for Philanthropy in a Changing World — an afternoon of thoughtful conversation, new connections and a look at how philanthropy can respond to the changes shaping our communities.

A huge thank you to our wonderful speakers Susan Ford Dorsey, Rosanne Foust, Greta Hansen, Reverend Dr. Marlyn Bussey and Reverend Dr. G. Penny Nixon for sharing their perspectives and experiences with us — and to KQED Forum host Mina Kim for guiding the conversation as our moderator.

We are also incredibly grateful to our sponsors Holland & Knight LLP, The Skoll Foundation, Wells Fargo, Applied Materials, Cisco, Crowe and Morgan Stanley for helping make the event possible.

And most of all, THANK YOU to everyone who filled the room! We loved seeing so many familiar faces, making new connections and spending the afternoon together. 🫶

Join Thrive Alliance and ChooseChildren for Building Our Future Together: A District 5 Candidate Conversation on Communi...
09/03/2026

Join Thrive Alliance and ChooseChildren for Building Our Future Together: A District 5 Candidate Conversation on Community.

Wednesday, September 16 | 5:30–7:00 PM | Colma, CA

Candidates for District 5 County Supervisor, Juslyn Manalo (Councilmember, Daly City) and Mark Nagales (Vice Mayor, South San Francisco), will share their perspectives on issues facing the County of San Mateo, including the sustainability of the nonprofit sector, emergency response, housing and support for children and families.

This moderated conversation invites nonprofit staff, parents and community members to hear directly from candidates and share what matters most to them. Spanish interpretation will be available.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-our-future-together-tickets-1997866614826?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the Nonprofit Candidate Forum for San José City Council Districts 7 + 9, where candidates will share their p...
08/27/2026

Join us for the Nonprofit Candidate Forum for San José City Council Districts 7 + 9, where candidates will share their perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing our region.

The forum is free and open to the public, with nonprofit leaders especially encouraged to attend and submit questions for the candidates.

SVCF is proud to sponsor this opportunity for conversation and civic engagement.

➡️ Register at svcn.org

This morning, we had the pleasure of co-hosting a summer gathering that brought together nonprofit and philanthropy lead...
08/19/2026

This morning, we had the pleasure of co-hosting a summer gathering that brought together nonprofit and philanthropy leaders from across our region.

No presentations. No formal agenda. Just an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen the relationships that make our community stronger.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our fellow hosts Sobrato Philanthropies, Stanford Children's Health and The Health Trust for bringing our community together.

We are grateful for the conversations, connections and partnerships that continue to move our region forward. 💛

Today, on , we celebrate the nonprofit organizations working every day to make our communities stronger.Across Silicon ...
08/17/2026

Today, on , we celebrate the nonprofit organizations working every day to make our communities stronger.

Across Silicon Valley and beyond, nonprofits are meeting urgent needs, creating opportunities, strengthening communities and helping build a more equitable future.

At SVCF, we’re proud to work alongside these organizations and the people who power them. Their leadership, expertise and deep connection to community make lasting change possible.

To our nonprofit partners: Thank you for all that you do. 💛

From thoughtful conversations and leadership sessions to moments of reflection and connection, here are a few highlights...
07/30/2026

From thoughtful conversations and leadership sessions to moments of reflection and connection, here are a few highlights from this year's SVCF 1440 Multiversity Retreat. 🌳

Each year, SVCF brings together nonprofit leaders, community partners, funders and staff for a unique opportunity to step away from the demands of daily work to focus on strengthening relationships, exchanging ideas and exploring new ways to address the challenges facing our region.

Surrounded by the redwoods of Scotts Valley, participants spent three days building connections, sharing experiences and collaborating across issue areas including housing, food systems, health, early childhood, arts and culture, journalism, Indigenous leadership, immigration and movement building.

Meaningful change doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when people come together with a shared commitment to learning, partnership and community.

We're grateful to 1440 Foundation and The Health Trust for partnering with us to make this year's retreat possible and support nonprofit leaders across our region.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year's retreat such a meaningful experience. We look forward to seeing the ideas, partnerships and collaborations that continue to grow from these conversations. ❤️

This morning, SVCF joined leaders from across the Bay Area at the 2026 Corporate Philanthropy Awards & Summit, hosted by...
07/30/2026

This morning, SVCF joined leaders from across the Bay Area at the 2026 Corporate Philanthropy Awards & Summit, hosted by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal.

Jessica Weare, SVCF Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, had the honor of presenting NetApp with the Education Beyond the Check Award, recognizing its commitment to creating impact that extends beyond financial support.

SVCF President and CEO Nicole Taylor also joined Fred Blackwell of the San Francisco Foundation and Pete Casillas of the San Francisco Business Times for a conversation about the power of cross-sector collaboration. Together, they explored the important role corporations, AI innovators, nonprofits and individual philanthropists play in addressing our communities’ most urgent challenges.

At a time when local organizations are facing rising demand and growing uncertainty, meaningful progress depends on partnership, shared responsibility and a willingness to meet the moment.

Congratulations to NetApp and all of this year’s honorees!

Thank you to the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Contemporary Asian Theater Scene(CATS) for leading such a mean...
07/17/2026

Thank you to the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and Contemporary Asian Theater Scene(CATS) for leading such a meaningful guided walking tour of San Jose's Japantown during Obon Festival weekend.

Our team was honored to learn more about the rich history, resilience and vibrant culture of one of only three remaining historic Japantowns in the United States.

Congratulations to the Japantown community on its recent designation as a California Cultural District—a well-deserved recognition that celebrates and helps preserve this remarkable neighborhood for generations to come.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gEYG3C

Applications are now open for the California Civic Media Program, which invests in local, ethnic and community news orga...
07/14/2026

Applications are now open for the California Civic Media Program, which invests in local, ethnic and community news organizations across California.

Eligible organizations can apply for funding to support original, community-focused journalism.
Key details:
• Applications close August 21 at 12 p.m. PT
• Applicant webinars and office hours are available throughout the application period

To learn more visit: cacivicmedia.org

This Fourth of July, we're celebrating the power of generosity. 🇺🇸 Every day across Silicon Valley, donors, nonprofits, ...
07/02/2026

This Fourth of July, we're celebrating the power of generosity. 🇺🇸
Every day across Silicon Valley, donors, nonprofits, volunteers and community partners come together to help neighbors thrive. Whether it's expanding access to food, housing, healthcare or education - generosity helps build stronger communities.

We're proud to join the hashtag campaign celebrating 250 years of charitable giving and the many ways generosity continues to make a difference today.

This Fourth of July, please join us in celebrating the power of American generosity. ❤️

GenerosityBuilds.org

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