Professional Advisor 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 Valley Council Advisors Luncheon The Valley Council Advisors, a special group for professional advisors who work closely with the community foundation, are invited to join Emmett D. Carson, Ph.D., CEO and president, and leadership staff at a special luncheon. Valley Council members are recognized for the significant gifts and relationships brought to the community foundation. Network with other charitably minded professionals and hear about the community foundation’s progress in the last year. 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. Join the Valley Council Advisors, a Special Group of Professionals As a professional advisor, you are an important partner to Silicon Valley Community Foundation. We would like to honor your special collaboration with the community foundation in fulfilling your clients’ charitable needs. 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.