Monday, February 1, 2010
SVP Teens Garage Sale!
The Teens are having a garage sale on the morning of February 27th at the home of SVP Teen Ben Waitkus. You may start dropping off your items now! For more information please contact us.
Whole Foods 5% Market Day
Spread the word! Whole Foods Paradise Valley has chosen the SVP Teens for their Community Giving day where they will donate 5% of their profit to the Teens. Help support the Teens by shopping on Wednesday, March 3rd
Thank you for helping our Teens raise funds for their grantmaking.
Reinvestment Committee
Several of our current Investees will be reviewed for reinvestment on March 30, 2010. If you have an interest in participating in this very special process, and have served on a prior Investment or Reinvestment Committee, please contact us.
Save the Date: Going Together–Going Far
April 21, 2010 in Seattle
Now is the time for partners to come together to explore and design the future of your SVP and the network.
- What do we want our SVP’s legacy to be?
- In what direction do our shared values lead us?
- How can we achieve a balance between service and leadership?
- What are the opportunities that SVP can seize?
Join other SVP Partners across the network to answer these compelling questions!
Upcoming Educational Event-Putting Family In Philanthropy
Many donors establish a foundation to create a philanthropic legacy that extends into the next generation and beyond. Transferring the mantle of philanthropic stewardship presents many opportunities to donors – and challenges. Come learn about how to approach key transition points in your family and philanthropy and about innovative ideas to leverage your family’s talents and engage your family more deeply in your foundation for greater impact, satisfaction and rewards. Join us for a presentation by SVP Boulder Partner, Mike Hogan, Senior Managing Director, and his colleague Marty Campbell- Senior Philanthropic Director from Foundation Source.
Learn about: Benefits of family philanthropy, the Reality, Empowering the next generation and practical ideas from the field.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Morning Session- 7:30-9:30 AM at CB Richard Ellis
Evening Session- 5:30-7:00 PM at the home of SVP Partners Barbara and Wendell Montandon
*Seating is limited. Please contact us to RSVP or if you have any questions.
Other Educational Opportunities -Improving Understanding of Nonprofit Financials
Date And Time:
2/18/2010
8:30 AM TO 1:30 PM
Event Description: Arizona Grantmakers Forum is partnering with the Nonprofit Finance Fund to present two sessions:
A. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Linking Money to Mission. A skill-building workshop that teaches workshop participants to read between the lines and comprehend the story behind the numbers. With a foundation’s investments on the line, reading financial statements is a critical part of a grantmaker’s job. Participants will review financial statements from sample grantees to learn what grantmakers should consider when reviewing nonprofit financials—including what to look for in financial statements (beyond the basics), the importance of capital structure, how to measure and benchmark nonprofit liquidity, and the financial effects of facilities, growth, and endowments.
B. 11:30-1:30 p.m. Funder Role in Ensuring Financially Stable Nonprofits.This presentation will introduce a new framework for understanding philanthropic investments in nonprofits which distinguishes between building an enterprise versus buying from an enterprise. It will also highlight strategies funders can use to enhance nonprofit sustainability.
The cost for SVP Partners as AGF members is as follows:
Both Sessions ——– $35.00
Morning Workshop —- $35.00
Luncheon Session —- FREE
This half day workshop is being offered at the Catholic Community Foundation.
Please contact us to register.
Affinity Groups
The Critical Issues Affinity Group will be meeting on:
- Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 5:00 PM at the home of Connie Cravens
The Education Affinity Group will be meeting on:
- Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 8:30 AM at CB Richard Ellis
To follow the work and information of the Affinity Groups go to the SVP Arizona Intranet site.
Critical Issues Affinity Group Main Page
Education Affinity Group Main Page
New to the SVP Arizona Intranet? You will need a username and password. Please contact us to access this information.
Becca Goes to Honduras
Last week, Becca Mandel, our SVP Arizona VISTA/Americorps Volunteer took her vacation time to volunteer at a medical clinic. In Becca’s words:
“I spent the week working in a clinic in a rural town called Punta Ocote, Honduras with a nonprofit that my mom helped to create called Salud Juntos. Our medical brigade saw over 230 patients, but more importantly we met with the members of the health committee and began collaborating to create a sustainable health model in the town. One of the most exciting things was to see the entire community come together, with the financial help from Salud Juntos, to begin constructing a new clinic to replace the current one which is operating out of someone’s home. Not only did we help make a difference, we also had a fabulous time!”
Blog for SVP Arizona!
Is there something you would like to blog about as an SVP Partner? Let us know!
Investee News
Alumni investee: Aid To Adoption of Special Kids
Wondering what kind of IMPACT SVP Arizona has had? Check out this story from Sunday’s Arizona Republic
This important mentoring program at Aid to Adoption of Special Kids is one that SVP Arizona invested in and helped make sustainable.
CISA is showcasing their impact in the community at a complimentary celebration breakfast and fundraising event on Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 7:30 AM-8:30 AM at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.
Please contact us if you would like to attend and sit at the SVP Arizona table.
Read more about Lead Partner Rob Risley’s experience with Investee Si Se Puede…you won’t be disappointed!
Check out this year’s finalists
Thank you to Partners, Lori Lazard, Judy Schumacher, Maurine Karabatsos and Vicki Lustig for attending site visits.
Growing the Partnership
The next Partner Informational Breakfast will be held on Thursday, February 4th, 8:00 AM at the Adobe Restaurant Biltmore.
We need your help to ensure the future work of SVP Arizona. Please share the opportunity with others to strengthen our Phoenix nonprofit community and become more philanthropically engaged in challenging issues. Contact us to let us know who we should be contacting.
Want to Get Engaged But Don’t Know How?
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Calendar
February 1- SVP Executive Committee Meeting at the SVP Offices
February 9- Critical Issues Affinity Group, 5 PM at the home of Connie Craven
February 10- Education Affinity Group, 8:30 AM at CB Richard Ellis
February 11- Putting Family in Philanthropy, 7:30 AM at CB Richard Ellis OR 5:30 PM at the home of Barbara and Wendell Montandon.
February 17- Communities in School of AZ Breakfast, 7:30 AM at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort.
February 18- Improving Understanding of Nonprofit Financials, 8:30 AM at The Catholic Community Foundation
February 22- SVP Board Meeting, 11:30 AM at the ACF
Have a great week!
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