Giving Guides

Nonprofit organizations need your support now more than ever.  

When you donate to a charitable organization, you partner with other donors to make the difference that you might not be able to make by yourself.

Nonprofits have a huge impact. They help people in need. They work to make their local community and the world a better place. They work to empower individuals to effect change in their own communities. And they fight to correct wrongs.

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SVCN Members

SVCN members are engaged and allied nonprofits working together to address community problems more effectively, together.

We invite you to explore our membership list to connect to local causes that you care about, especially during this time of COVID-19.

Current Members

Year-End Giving Guide

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

SVCF highlights nonprofits supporting early childhood development, financial stability, housing and safety-net services. These trusted nonprofits are advancing equity in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

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Black-led Nonprofits

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Bias and structural racism mean that BLOs have less access to capital and support, disparities that are exacerbated by COVID-19. This list will help you learn more about and support these orgs and their leaders so that they can have a greater impact on the communities they serve.

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Latinx-led Nonprofits

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Latinx people make up approximately 1/4 of the population in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, yet they experience widening disparities in income, education, health and housing. This list highlights Latinx-led nonprofits that provide leadership, direct services, advocacy and support for Latinx communities.

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Arts Relief + Recovery Fund

SV Creates

This fund provides relief grants for artists and arts organizations in SVCREATES‘ grant portfolio who have been particularly negatively impacted by COVID-19, and to help arts organizations maintain essential functions, pay artists, and retain core staff.

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Black-led Nonprofits

SVCN

In conjunction with SVCN and Thrive's Black Lives Matter statement, we developed a comprehensive list of Black-led organizations in both Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

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Nonprofit Capacity Building

SVCN

Support nonprofits by supporting SVCN, which supports nonprofit leaders through learning programs, engages nonprofits and groups of nonprofits in advocacy efforts, and convenes nonprofits with other partners to work together on community challenges.

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