In the Fall 2009 Issue:

From Emmett D. Carson

Social Profit
Bottom-line businesses with nonprofit goals

Speaking the Language
New ideas for adult English learners

On the cover: Balancing the Equation
For the sake of Silicon Valley's students and businesses, educators must close the achievement gap in math

Partners in Philanthropy
Pam Scott and Tim Koogle think education is a smart investment

siliconvalleycf.org
A roundup of news and developments at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

What If?
Education for the 21^st Century By Linda Darling-Hammond

In the Spring 2009 Issue:

From Emmett D. Carson

Preserving the Safety Net
The struggle to provide more food and shelter.

Finding Value in the Arts
Donors Step Up for Local Culture.

On the cover: Keeping Doors Open
Solutions from the front line of foreclosure prevention.

The Power of Corporate Philanthropy
Dan Warmenhoven and NetApp weave generosity into company culture.

siliconvalleycf.org
A roundup of news and developments at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

What If?
What if children really were our future? By John L. Maltbie

In the Fall 2008 Issue:

From Emmett D. Carson

The New Face of Need
How nonprofits and their clients respond in tough times.

Five-star Philanthropy
Reviewing the power of nonprofits.

Ready to Learn
Preparing kids for kindergarten and beyond

Board School
eLearning the ins, outs, dos and don'ts of nonprofit leadership.

On the cover: Civic Citizens
Impassioned people change their communities, and community involvement changes people. Call it the hopeful cycle of public progress.

Built to Last
John A. Sobrato and his family helped create Silicon Valley. Now, they're developing better philanthropy.

siliconvalleycf.org
A roundup of news and developments at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

What If?
Seeding innovative thinking to meet the information needs of our communities. By Alberto Ibargüen

In the Summer 2008 Issue:

From Emmett D. Carson

Act Globally
Successfully channeling grant money overseas is possible if you know the steps.

Scholarships in the Spotlight
Popular donor advised funds for education adjust to new regulations.

By the Book
Raising A Reader brings big books to small hands.

Valley Highs
Silicon Valley Index shows challenges and chances to help.

siliconvalleycf.org
A roundup of news and developments at Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

On the cover: Building Bridges, Building Lives
A local network of support services extends low-wage immigrants a welcoming hand and community.

View more photos of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties’ immigrant communities.

Leveling the Field
E*Trade co-founder Bernie Newcomb shares his philanthropy philosophy.

What If?
An immigration leader’s vision for a more unified America.
By Frank Sharry.

In the Fall 2007 Issue:

From Emmett D. Carson

Home Run
The Housing Trust makes the dream of owning a home a reality for thousands of low-income Silicon Valley residents.

Back From the Brink
Assets for All helps those in need build a life.

Checking In on Corporate Giving

Central Valley Air Gets a Breather

Why I Give
Fund advisor Richard Lavenstein

Five Minutes With...
Gregory Avis and Patricia Bresee, the outgoing and incoming chairs, discuss Silicon Valley Community Foundation's future.

Full Faith and Credit
The Rev. John Liotti's quest to launch a credit union is banking on the future of East Palo Alto.

Giving and Receiving
Symantec CEO John W. Thompson's personal take on philanthropy.

What If?
By Kerri Walsh