Upcoming Events
April 2021
20th Anniversary Series: SVP Beginnings and Transformative Change
The public is welcome to join this Zoom event featuring SVP Founder Paul Shoemaker, author of Taking Charge of Change, and SVP Portland Board Director Charlie Gilkey, author of Start Finishing.
Today’s societal challenges need bold new solutions. SVP’s unique model of engaged philanthropy is leading the way to make a difference in our communities. Please join this interactive conversation to learn about SVP’s beginnings, and the leaders and strategies that are rebuilding more equitable communities for tomorrow.
May 2021
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Nonprofit Culture 101
This training is for current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows. SVP Portland is committed to a learning culture and creating more equitable outcomes in our community.
As a Partner, you have the opportunity to engage with nonprofits who partner with us in this mission, and who represent diverse perspectives and cultures, and ethnic and racial backgrounds. After completing this workshop, you will learn essential soft skills to engage in the nonprofit sector, and inclusively work in our Community Partner spaces with racial consciousness and cultural relevance.
SVP Portland Partnership Panel
We invite prospective Partners in addition to current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows to join us for an overview of the SVP Partnership, a holistic view of our Community Partners, and ways to engage with SVP. Partners Larry Fox and Kelly Starkey will share their stories of how SVP operates and inspires.
Whether you are a prospective or long-time Partner or Encore Fellow, you will come away learning something new and how to become a more effective philanthropist.
Celebrate 2021 – IRCO Gala
On this evening, the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization will celebrate IRCO’s 45th anniversary and our immigrant and refugee community. The festivities will include VIP packages, live and online auctions, speeches from noted community leadership, and cultural performances. Proceeds will directly contribute to help families start their new lives.
June 2021
20th Anniversary Series: Our First Community Partner & Legacy of Impact
Please join us for this public event to meet our first Community Partner: Morrison Child & Family Services. You will learn about SVP’s unique engaged-philanthropy model and hear about SVP’s first strategic community partnership. Speakers will include Drew Henrie-McWilliams and Jay Bloom, the current and former Executive Directors at Morrison Child & Family Services, who will share how this partnership helped shape the future of their organization.
July 2021
20th Anniversary Summer Social with Stoller Winery
This event is limited to current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows. Please join us to celebrate 20 amazing years of engaged philanthropy at SVP Portland. Stoller Winery will be hosting this fun event and leading us through a virtual wine tasting. We will celebrate and reminisce about 20 years of community impact, and announce the Sarah Cohen-Doherty Award, celebrating someone who exemplifies the qualities that made Sarah so special.
August 2021
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Nonprofit Culture 101
This training is for current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows. SVP Portland is committed to a learning culture and creating more equitable outcomes in our community.
As a Partner, you have the opportunity to engage with nonprofits who partner with us in this mission, and who represent diverse perspectives and cultures, and ethnic and racial backgrounds. After completing this workshop, you will learn essential soft skills to engage in the nonprofit sector, and inclusively work in our Community Partner spaces with racial consciousness and cultural relevance.
SVP Portland Partnership Panel
We invite prospective Partners in addition to current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows to join us for an overview of the SVP Partnership, a holistic view of our Community Partners, and ways to engage with SVP. Partners Larry Fox and Kelly Starkey will share their stories of how SVP operates and inspires.
Whether you are a prospective or long-time Partner or Encore Fellow, you will come away learning something new and how to become a more effective philanthropist.
November 2021
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Nonprofit Culture 101
This training is for current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows. SVP Portland is committed to a learning culture and creating more equitable outcomes in our community.
As a Partner, you have the opportunity to engage with nonprofits who partner with us in this mission, and who represent diverse perspectives and cultures, and ethnic and racial backgrounds. After completing this workshop, you will learn essential soft skills to engage in the nonprofit sector, and inclusively work in our Community Partner spaces with racial consciousness and cultural relevance.