NEWS AND RESOURCES

Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a source for in-depth information and support for the communities we serve. Whether you are a journalist seeking an informed perspective, a nonprofit looking for resources, or a community member interested in research and information on regional issues, we are here to help.  

The Latest News:

2008 Silicon Valley Index Expands Community Foundation’s Research Resources
Silicon Valley experienced a sixth consecutive year of productivity gains in 2007 that surpassed previous highs from the dot com boom, but the growth spurt is offset by economic instability, according to the 2008 Silicon Valley Index released by Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Merger of Two Successful Funds Creates Philanthropy Powerhouse (PDF)
The Chronicle of Philanthropy offers an in-depth report on the merger of Peninsula Community Foundation and Community Foundation Silicon Valley.

Peninsula Nonprofit Center:
In 1977, The Peninsula Nonprofit Center was established by one of our parent foundations. The Center’s resources and library collection was one of the largest funding libraries in the Western United States available to nonprofits. Today, with support from Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the resources and library collection are available to the public at the San Mateo Library main branch as part of the Peninsula Library System.

For more on the Peninsula Nonprofit Center, visit the main library’s website at http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/dept/library/index.html.

eBay Foundation Community Gives Campaign:
eBay Foundation, the charitable arm of eBay Inc. and a corporate partner of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, launched Community Gives, an online fundraising campaign. Through Community Gives, eBay Community members have a unique opportunity to join with eBay Foundation to supply clean water, build a safe haven or provide new books. eBay Foundation will initiate the campaign by giving $1 million dollars split evenly among the three nonprofits: Oxfam, Best Friends and First Book.

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