Upcoming Events
July 2020
Partnership Virtual Happy Hour on Equity
SVP Partners and Encore Fellows are invited to join us on Zoom for an online happy hour discussion to reconnect with other Partners and learn more about SVP Portland’s equity journey. Hosted by Equity Committee Chair Bala Cadambi, we will focus on SVP’s goals to make early education opportunities available to all children and make SVP Portland an anti-racist organization.
Preschool for All Discussion
SVP Partners and Encore Fellows are invited to join us on July 13th for an update and conversation on Multnomah County’s Preschool for All initiative. Partners Mark Holloway and Megan Irwin will share policy updates and polling results, and will lead a discussion about next steps.
Partner & Fellow Training 101: SVP Culture and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This training is for current SVP Partners and Encore Fellows. 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 Partner & Fellow Panel
We invite all 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.
September 2020
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What, Why & How
Nonprofits 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 navigate our client spaces in more racially conscious and culturally relevant ways.
Latino Network: Virtual Noche Bella
This year’s event will include an online auction from Tuesday, September 22 – Monday, September 28, and a livestream program on Friday, September 25. The livestream program will bring you powerful stories and inspiring messages from our Latinx leaders, including the chance to celebrate Executive Director Carmen Rubio and her impact on Latino Network before she becomes Portland’s first Latinx Portland City Commissioner!
Black Parent Initiative Luncheon
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we’ve chosen to postpone the Black Parent Initiative Luncheon to September 28, 2020. We look forward to gathering together again in September. We hope you’re able to join us to celebrate the resilience of our Black community!The event will be celebrating the resiliency of BPI and Portland’s Black Community.
October 2020
SVP Portland Partner & Fellow Panel
We invite all 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.
November 2020
Partner & Fellow Training 101: SVP Culture and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Nonprofits 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 navigate our client spaces in more racially conscious and culturally relevant ways.