Community News September 2009 More Available Online    Events    News & Resources Letter from the CEO It has been exactly a full year to the day since we announced our five grantmaking strategies for the community foundation’s unrestricted endowment. It also has been a full year since the capital markets started the worst economic downturn in recent history. Now, more than ever, leaders from government and nonprofit organizations have been championing the need for public-private partnerships to help those struggling with the impact of the ongoing recession.       New Realities, New Solutions Join us as we discuss the state of the nonprofit sector in our region and celebrate the first year of our five grantmaking strategies: economic security, education, immigrant integration, regional planning and a community opportunity fund for safety-net services. OCT. 15, 2009 Fox Theatre, Redwood City, California Sept. 16 Leadership California - Projections 2010: Solutions from the Innovation Economy Projections 2010 brings together business and civic leaders to address the challenges facing our region, developing solutions to help drive our innovation economy. Brought to you by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Sept. 25 Connecting Ready Kids to Ready Schools This forum will feature the results of the 2008-09 School Readiness Assessment in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. K-12 administrators, early child care professionals and intermediaries serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties are invited to explore ways to strengthen linkages across early learning and K-12 communities locally. The Scholarship Lever: Lifting Lives and Uplifting Communities East Palo Alto Academy graduate Juan Carlos Zarate knew that being the first in his family to go to college would change his life, but he also realized that he needed to do it for his brothers and sisters. Community Schools Initiative Update: Engaging Families in Community Schools During the 2009-10 school year, a major focus of the Community Schools Initiative will be creating school-specific plans to engage families in supporting their children’s academic and social development. New Customized Philanthropy Services for Managing Your Charitable Giving Our new customized philanthropy services can benefit private foundations, corporations, individual philanthropists and nonprofits. Count on our professional, dedicated staff to help you accomplish your giving goals – from due diligence on an international nonprofit to managing your foundation’s investments. We offer guidance on the art and science of giving effectively and provide full service support for your administrative needs. For details, click on learn more, email businessservices@siliconvalleycf.org or call 650.450.5444 today. New Financial Report: Investing in the Common Good As stewards of charitable capital, Silicon Valley Community Foundation has a unique role in serving the community. "Investing in the Common Good" provides a comprehensive look at the community foundation’s financial health, focusing on its audited financial report, investment portfolio and financial profile.