SVCN Webinar Library

Meet Santa Clara County's Chief Operating Officer (COO) Greta Hansen! Listen to Greta's vision for her role and opportunities for nonprofit collaboration.

Chelsey Souza discusses the Giving USA report and implications of the pandemic and social justice movements, and reviews strategies for stewarding donors virtually and techniques for engaging board members in fundraising.

Storytelling opportunities can be a boon for nonprofit organizations to engage donors by explaining their mission, vision, values, and services. At the same time, attempting to tell eye-catching stories has previously led nonprofits down a slippery slope of sensationalism and stereotypes. This session offers a set of ethical principles and practices to help guide nonprofit organizations toward stronger storytelling.

ABC's of Advocacy is a hands-on workshop for nonprofits covering strategy, tactics, and partnering to accomplish your policy objectives with Wendy Ho, MPA.

The lack of traditional fundraising events during this pandemic has adversely affected nonprofit recovery efforts. In today’s increasingly virtual world, a digital alternative can enable nonprofits to move past in-person fundraising and adapt to the new normal. In this session, learn about Storytelling AI--an innovative solution and alternative to traditional fundraising in the COVID-19 context. Presented by Alexander Jivov, CEO & Founder of Hopeful Inc.

Nate Heasley from All Good Work Foundation lays out the important factors to consider when exploring the cost-saving strategy of sharing office space.

Across the nation, there has been an increased focus on supporting equity, inclusive economies and opportunity for all. For nonprofits that means moving beyond outdated fundraising practices that focus solely on programs, neglect investments in infrastructure, and undermine scale.

What should you do if your organization needs to host a virtual (or creative) fundraising event instead of a live one? Our presenter Vinney Arora and panelists Chris Wilder and Anna Nguyen have data, stories (even of failure), tips, and EMERGING best practices to run virtual events.

In partnership with The Office of Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian, the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) hosted the District 5 Nonprofit Roundtable with County Supervisor Joe Simitian on April 15, 2021.

In a time of news overload, especially in the wake of COVID, how do we tell the stories highlighting our work and impact in a meaningful way that generates attention from the press? This panel will give attendees an opportunity to learn effective strategies to amplify their work, engage with media, and ultimately, raise money to serve our community.