Monday, March 1, 2010
Camelback High Project
March 17, 8:30 AM
The SVP Arizona Education Affinity Group invites you to learn about our innovative SVP Arizona Camelback High School Project! Come hear Principal Gestson share his vision for moving Camelback High School from the lowest achieving high school in the Phoenix Union High School District to the highest. March 17, 8:30 – 10:00 AM at Camelback High School Library.
RSVP to Julie by March 10 if you would like to attend.
Meet the new AZ Community Foundation CEO
Meet Steven Seleznow, The Arizona Community Foundation’s new President and CEO on Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:00-7:30 PM at the home of Partners Alison Lewis and Craig Krumwiede. RSVP to Julie if you want to attend.
Lunch & Learn
Social Media for SVP Partners: Bring your lunch and learn from Partner Park Howell about how Twitter, Facebook, etc. can work for you. March 23, 2010 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at Park & Co.
RSVP to Becca Mandel if you would like to learn with us.
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 Julie.
Growing the Partnership
The next Partner Informational Breakfast will be held on Thursday, April 1, 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 Terri to let us know who we should be contacting.
Educational Opportunities
AGF Education Funders Meeting
March 18, 2010 –11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Description: The next AGF Education Funders Meeting will provide an update on Arizona’s Race to the Top application, which was submitted in late January to the US Department of Education. Dr. Carol Peck and Karla Phillips, the Governor’s Education Policy Advisor, will provide details of key elements of the State’s application and highlight potential next steps and the role that funders might take in supporting Arizona’s application. RSVP to Julie if you would like to attend. Seating is limited.
Affinity Groups
The Critical Issues Affinity Group will be meeting on:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:00 PM at the home of Marc Kellenberger,
The Education Affinity Group will be meeting on:
Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 8:30 AM at Camelback High School.
To follow the work and information of the Affinity Groups go to the SVP Arizona Intranet site.
New to the SVP Arizona Intranet? You will need a username and password. To access this information, contact Becca.
Save the Date
April 29, 2010
The SVP Arizona Spring Partner Event will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Park & Co. Fun and exciting activities will be taking place during the evening including the announcement of the 2010 SVP Arizona Social Entrepreneurs of the Year. You won’t want to miss this!
Please RSVP to Julie.
SVP Teens 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 3!
Thank you for helping our teens raise funds for their grantmaking.
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.
Wat 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!
Blog for SVP Arizona!
Is there something you would like to blog about as an SVP Partner? Let us know! Contact Becca for more information.
Calendar
March 2
Brain Drain Team, 8:00 AM at Park & Co. Want to learn more? Contact Terri.
March 3
SVP Teens Fundraisier at Whole Foods Paradise Valley
March 8
Partner Development Meeting, Noon @ SVP Offices
March 9
Critical Issues Affinity Group Meeting, 5:00 PM at the home of Marc Kellenberger
WANT TO GET ENGAGED BUT DON’T KNOW HOW?
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Have a great week!
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