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The Partner Connection: November-December 2007
More Than 300 Attend 10th Anniversary Celebration
More Than 300 Attend SVP 10th Anniversary Celebration
On November 14, under festive lights in the Seattle Art Museum, more than 300 people gathered to celebrate a decade of engaged philanthropy and cutting edge community service to advance non-profits. Special guest, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, brought greetings and praise from the city.
Founders, Scott Oki and Maggie Walker, highlighted SVP’s history and positive impact on partners and the community. SVP founder Paul Brainerd, sent his thanks and optimism for the future of SVP in his video message and Executive Director, Paul Shoemaker, moved the crowd with an inspirational vision and possibilities now on the horizon for SVP.
A lively mix of SVP Partners and prospects, current and former Investees, community and non-profit leaders and corporate representatives enjoyed live jazz and the museum galleries which remained open for private viewing during the evening. Social Venture Kids were present to receive a $1000.00 donation from Cornerstone Advisors and Commerce Bank sponsors.
Support for the SVP Tenth Anniversary was generously provided by Cornerstone Advisors, the Commerce Bank of Washington, Wellspring Group P.S. CPAs, the Seattle Foundation, CTIN Events Inc. and Gregory Currier, Ancora Foto.
Early Learning Advocacy and Policy Committee: Up and Running
The Early Learning Advocacy and Policy Committee wants to educate you, our Partners, about our efforts – in early learning and in advocacy. On a monthly basis, we will post updates in the SVP newsletter. You can find these updates easily by looking for the: A
This symbol will indicate information about and from the Early Learning APC and provide a link to learn more. Coming in the next newsletter, information about why we’re involved in advocacy and why we believe advocacy is an important grant-making strategy. Also, watch for our three part education series on advocacy and policy and our three part education series on the importance of early learning. The advocacy and policy series begins on February 5, 2008.
Investee Impact
“…Again, thank you so much! I am so impressed by the SVP volunteer model. You are really changing communities by helping small non-profits like us build a foundation for growth and sustainability. Thank you!!! "
Sincerely, Cara Lewis
(Cara Lewis is the Development Director for Explorations in Math- a non-profit helping elementary students succeed in Mathematics. external-linkhttp://www.explorationsinmath.org/)
Partner Events
12/04/07 Building a Personal, Philanthropic and Family Legacy – 6:30pm – 8:30pmSVP Offices, 1601 2nd Ave., 6th Floor
SVP Partner and author, Randy Ottinger, shares best practices identified after three years of research research on philanthropists who discovered solid solutions as they wrestled with the need to integrate wealth, personal values, family and life transitions.
12/06/07 Global Series: Seattle’s Growing Philanthropic Reach 11:30-1:00pm – Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave, Seattle.
How will Seattle's growing presence as a global city affect support for its neighborhoods, schools and vulnerable citizens?
1/28/08 New Partner Orientation -6:30-8:30pm- SVP Offices, 1601 2nd Ave. Seattle
