At SVP every day is #GivingTuesdayNow
May 5, 2020
Dear SVP Community, I’m sure you are seeing many emails from nonprofits in your networks about #GivingTuesdayNow, a global giving day to support organizations affected by COVID-19, and the communities they serve. Read More
Acting Now For a More Just World
April 20, 2020
Dear SVP Partners and Colleagues, It’s hard to believe it is already the middle of April. Thank you to the many of you who joined our “All Partner” town halls this month. It was so nice to see faces from around the world and hear your perspectives as we shape SVPI’s next steps. We are glad you are willing to experiment with us in new ways to build community. Read More
SVP International & Microsoft Philanthropies Partnership
April 15, 2020
SVP Partners who are also Microsoft Alumni, can have a big impact with their virtual volunteering this year through a new partnership between SVPI and Microsoft Philanthropies. Read More
COVID Impact on Giving: Predictions from the Field
April 2, 2020
SVPI’s Board Chair, Sofia Michelakis wears many hats in the SVP Network and in the philanthropic sector. Sofia shared some thoughts on what she’s seeing and what could happen with individual giving in the coming months. Read More
SVPs Stepping Up for their Communities
April 1, 2020
SVP Affiliates across the network are working within their communities to create emergency response funds to support the nonprofit sector in connecting to the available resources. They are working hard to ensure that those who are most vulnerable among us in times of crisis have support structures in place. You can read more on their websites about the work happening in their communities. Read More
5 Questions for Engaged Philanthropy
March 27, 2020 Like many of you, I am worried about what is happening in our world. While I know we are doing as much as we can to flatten the curve, the long-term impacts on our social change work are already starting to emerge. At times it feels overwhelming trying to figure out what comes next and how to lead our network through this moment, but I draw hope and inspiration from knowing that we are a community of do-ers and problem solvers. Read More
COVID-19: SVP International Update
March 12, 2020 Dear SVP Partners and Colleagues, I wanted to take a moment to write given the coronavirus outbreak here in the US and around the world. I live in Seattle where our major economic activities have come to a halt and leaders are working to figure out solutions in a time of significant crisis. Read More