What is SV2?

SV2 (Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund) is a partnership for giving. Our donors pool annual contributions of $5,000 each to make a bigger, more meaningful impact than any of us could make on our own. We work together to decide which cutting-edge nonprofits will receive our pooled funds and our professional advising. Founded by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen in 1998, SV2 offers donors a diverse menu of events and opportunities to engage with one another, our grantees, and the community.

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 Check out our most recent media coverage:

Philanthropy 2.0: The Next Generation (PDF)
Gentry Magazine
February 2010
This feature article is all about the SV2 Teen Philanthropy program.

See more SV2 in the News

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Upcoming Meetings & Events

Saturday, February 20: Challenges and Opportunities in Nonprofit Board Service. Co-sponsored by SV2 and the Stanford GSB Alumni Consulting Team. Click to Register.

Sunday, February 21: SV2 Teens 2nd Meeting, 3-6pm

Sunday, February 21: Evening Speaker - Nathan Dungan, creator of the “Save Share Spend” model

Monday, February 22: Partner Advisory Board Meeting

Thursday, February 25: International Grantmaking Group meeting

Sunday, February 28: SV2 Teens 3rd Meeting, 3-6pm

See the full Spring 2010 Calendar of Events

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Check out our Newest Podcast

Jenny Shilling Stein, Executive Director of Draper Richards Foundation: "Investing in Social Entrepreneurs"
Friday, January 8, 2010 First Friday Lunch
68 minutes

                View the SV2 Podcasts page

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New to SV2 and Venture Philanthropy?

Watch this short (just 3 minute) film to see what it's all about -- and then email us with questions or to get involved: info@sv2.org