Upcoming Events
March 2020
SVP Portland’s Events and COVID-19
At SVP, the health and wellbeing of our Partners and staff is a top priority. Consequently, we are closely following updates on the coronavirus (COVID-19) and recommendations from the Oregon Health Authority and our Governor’s office. At this time, SVP Portland events are tentatively being held as planned. We will continue to monitor the situation and adapt our plans as appropriate for the health of our partnership and community.
CommunitySVP NetworkApril 2020
SVP Partnership Virtual Gathering: April 9
Please RSVP below for an upcoming SVP Partnership Virtual Gathering on April 9 at 12:30 pm where you can learn what we are hearing from leaders about the greatest community needs, and how we are leveraging SVP resources to assist our Community Partners. We will welcome your questions and perspectives.
IRCO Annual Gala
Latino Network Primavera Social
Due to the current coronavirus-related concerns, Latino Network has decided to cancel their Primavera Social. This decision does come with some financial consequences for the organization. And so today, we ask you to stand by our work and to consider your ticket purchase to Primavera Social a donation to Latino Network.
SVP Partnership Virtual Gathering: April 21
Please RSVP below for an upcoming SVP Partnership Virtual Gathering on April 21 at 5 pm where you can learn what we are hearing from leaders about the greatest community needs, and how we are leveraging SVP resources to assist our Community Partners. We will welcome your questions and perspectives.
May 2020
SVP Preschool & Equity Happy Hour
Join us for an engaging activity and conversation on how SVP’s goal of expanding access to early learning programs ties into our commitment to advance racial equity. We will discuss the needs for preschool experiences in our community, best practice-offerings, and the barriers to accessing it.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What, Why & How
Nonprofits increasingly have staff and assist clients from diverse cultures, ethnic and racial backgrounds, and genders. After completing this workshop, you will be familiar with tools and techniques to incorporate equity concerns and create an inclusive environment.
Black Parent Initiative Luncheon
Mark your calendars for this year’s Black Parent Initiative Lunch on May 20, 2020! The event will be celebrating the resiliency of BPI and Portland’s Black Community.
SVP Portland Partner Panel
Join us for an in-depth overview of the SVP Partnership, a holistic view of our Community Partner / Investees, and ways to engage with SVP. 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.
June 2020
Partner-Hosted Happy Hour with CENTRL
Social Venture Partners Portland is comprised of many interesting, entrepreneurial philanthropists. Join us for some snacks and libations as you mix and mingle with some of our current Partners, including our hosts, Erin Stevanus and CENTRL Office Pearl’s Ashley Gauvin.