Welcome! This regular newsletter keeps you informed about recent developments, upcoming open and members-only events, and opportunities to engage with SVN members and the wider SVN community. We’re serious about continuing to strengthen the connections in our community and this newsletter is an essential part of our commitment. |
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News from the SVN Community |
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Results Announced from New Indigenous Resilience Initiative in AlaskaAt the recent Oweesta Native CDFI Capital Convening in Waikoloa, Hawaii, JumpScale and Spruce Root presented the initial results from a breakthrough initiative in Indigenous economic and community well-being. |
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Over twelve months, ten Alaska Native-owned companies participated in a brand new business accelerator that is Indigenous-led and centered on founder well-being, healing collective trauma, and building business resilience. The initiative received a $6M grant from Mackenzie Scott’s Yield Giving in 2024. A second cohort in Alaska will begin in September, and JumpScale will expand the program into communities worldwide over the next two years.
A new documentary about the first cohort has been released. View it now. |
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Dan Storper, SVN Member & Co-Founder of Putumayo World Music, dies at 74We’re sad to announce that Dan Storper, visionary co-founder of SVN company that introduced global music to Western audiences, died on May 22, 2025 surrounded by family at his home in New Orleans following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tributes to Dan in Billboard, Offbeat & SF Chronicle |
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| Michael Pirron has published a new book!
Atlas Refused to Shrug - He Stood Firm
SVN Lifetime Member, Michael Pirron, has self-published a compelling dystopian novel challenging Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged." Set in near-future America, the story follows social entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders who emerge as heroes against a regime descending into fascism and oligarchy.
Check out Michael’s book! |
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Share your updates! We want to hear about your achievements, collaborations, and initiatives. Submit your community updates through our Community Update Form for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter. |
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SVN’s Mutual Aid Circle: Join as an Expert or Ask for HelpSVN has created a support circle for those who are facing challenges due to the current political and economic instability. Connecting with peers for emotional, strategic, and financing support can be one of the most helpful in navigating your particular challenges in these difficult times. |
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If you are facing business challenges or you’d like to volunteer your expertise to help others, visit our new online SVN Mutual Aid Tool: http://mutualaid.svn.org
The next members-only meeting of the SVN Mutual Aid Circle will be announced soon. All current members of SVN will receive a calendar invite to this event. |
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Check out the SVN Member DirectorySVN members are now available to you in an online public directory that encourages the community to contact or do business with our membership. |
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You must be a member to participate in either the Peer Circles or the Mutual Aid Circle and be listed in the SVN Member Directory. |
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| Join Investors Circle on July 16 2:00-3:30 pm ET, for Investing Through Philanthropy: Impact Showcase, a virtual event spotlighting a powerful new way to fund change.
SVN Member, Charlie Crystle will be presenting his new climate company, Cooler, alongside pitches from two other impact companies.
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DATE/TIME June 16, 2025 2-3:30 pm ET LOCATION Online OFFERED TO Everyone |
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| Investing Through Philanthropy: Impact Showcase See how Investors Circle members are using their capital to support early-stage businesses that offer exceptional potential to benefit people and planet and deliver financial returns. At this event, you’ll meet three inspiring founders from Global Roundtable Leadership Institute, Navajo Power, and Cooler (started by SVN Member Charlie Crystle) seeking capital for their impact ventures. |
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DATE June 23-26, 2025 LOCATION Argyros Performing Arts Center, Ketchum, Idaho OFFERED TO Everyone |
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| Sun Valley Forum SVN Member Susan Eirich from Earthfire Institute will present at at the Sun Valley Forum. This conference convenes leaders, innovators, and change-makers across sectors to create a better future for all. With a track record of impact, the Forum surfaces the strategies, technologies, business models and financing that can power the urgent transformation of our energy and food systems, restoration of nature and revitalization of communities across the globe. |
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DATE/TIME June 5th, 2025 1:00 PM EST LOCATION Online, Zoom OFFERED TO Everyone |
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| Living Planet Working Group
The Living Planet Working Group connects environmental innovators and systems thinkers on a monthly basis. Register for next month's Living Planet Working group session. |
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Have an event to share? These upcoming events are generated by YOU, our community! Submit an event of interest through our Event Submission Form to be featured in our next newsletter.
Want to connect with others?When requested by members, we will create WhatsApp groups for the event to help organize meet-ups, keep in touch, and message each other during and after the event. To create a group, members should send their request to [email protected]. |
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