Capacity-Building & Leadership InvestmentFeb 16, 2024
Yoga retreats. Reading books on topics other than leadership development. Gardening. Reconnecting with family and friends.
Team & BoardFeb 14, 2024
Taylor named to the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2024 Power 100 list for leading the nation’s largest community foundation with forward-thinking strategies aimed at shaping a brighter future for all in Silicon Valley, and given the Anthem Award for Non-Profit Leader of the Year in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Early Childhood DevelopmentJan 30, 2024
New public survey shows that Santa Clara and San Mateo voters overwhelmingly support family-friendly policies
Team & BoardJan 17, 2024
Greta Hansen has spent a significant part of her career advancing the well-being of Santa Clara County residents. David Chun, a leading voice in corporate governance and board diversity matters, and Archana Sathaye, whose career spans industry, academia, and nonprofits, have also been added to the board as new members
Racial Equity & Social JusticeJan 16, 2024
Equity Forward is a multi-sector movement to close the racial wealth gap. We envision a future in which everyone who lives and works in Silicon Valley can thrive and benefit from the opportunities and prosperity that our region has to offer. Making this vision a reality will take all of us.
Dec 18, 2023
On October 12, 2023, SVCF hosted its Annual Meeting at Cañada College’s campus in Redwood City.
More than 500 community members and supporters attended to network and engage in reflecting on
how philanthropy and all sectors can support organizations that are working collectively to build a
stronger democracy and fight for every resident’s right to build a better future.
Team & BoardDec 07, 2023
CEO Nicole Taylor was named to the list for spearheading the nation’s largest community foundation’s shift to better support historically marginalized communities. Taylor was also named Inside Philanthropy’s “Community Foundation Leader of the Year” in 2022.
Effective PhilanthropyNov 21, 2023
The guide highlights organizations aligned with the foundation’s priorities and region’s most pressing needs
Arts & CultureSep 27, 2023
Preserving the cultural heritage of a population whose members are geographically dispersed is a challenge. Calpulli Tonalehqueh, an Aztec dance group founded 30 years ago, is addressing this need through traditional dances and ceremonies.
Emergency ResponseSep 13, 2023
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, disaster struck again in northern Africa, right after the Morocco earthquake. A torrential storm slammed northeastern Libya, causing catastrophic flooding that devastated the city of Derna and killed more than 5,200 people.