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LASVP, Social Enterprise Institute, University of Southern California - June 15, 2009
Nominations are open for the Social Innovation Fast Pitch!
LASVP is once again co-hosting the Social Innovation Fast Pitch program with the Social Enterprise Institute and the University of Southern California. The Social Innovation Fast Pitch is a two-month training and mentoring program for innovative nonprofits that are effecting social change in...>> More

LASVP, Social Enterprise Institute, USC Stevens Institute for Innovation - October 30, 2008
Social Innovation Fast Pitch Winners Announced!
Fast Pitch Winners Announced! Event Draws Hundreds of Attendees Los Angeles, CA Last night Los Angeles Social Venture Partners (LASVP, the Social Enterprise Institute (SEI) and USC Stevens Institute for Innovation hosted the inaugural Social Innovation Fast Pitch and Showcase....>> More

Los Angeles Times Blog - October 7, 2008
KIPP Raices Academy grand opening
KIPP Raices Academy, East Los Angeles’ newest elementary school, celebrated its grand opening today with student recitals, songs and tours for parents and community members. KIPP Raices, whose name derives from the Spanish word for "roots," is part of the network of Knowledge Is...>> More

Los Angeles Times - May 22, 2008
LASVP Poverty Simulation featured in LA Times
On May 20, 2008, LASVP co-sponsored "Opening Our Eyes: The Human Cost of Poverty" with Bank of America, California Community Foundation, and The Women's Foundation of California at the Salvation Army facility in downtown Los Angeles.  L.A.'s Salvation Army offers poverty...>> More

Los Angeles Times - February 11, 2008
Reimagine LAUSD
Let it run elementary schools, with charters and others taking over middle and high schools. Every couple of years, it seems, there's another movement to break up the Los Angeles Unified School District. Often, this is tinged with Valley secessionism. But it's also a rational response to a...>> More

Los Angeles Times - February 11, 2008
What If Students Want Out?
Does the Los Angeles Unified School District provide enough choices for its customers? How can the district make it as easy as possible for students to exit failing schools and attend successful schools? Lisa Snell and David Tokofsky debate. Today, Snell and Tokofsky weigh options for...>> More

L.A. Times - January 17, 2008
L.A. Charter Schools Get a Financial Boost
Philanthropist Eli Broad is donating $23.3 million to jump-start 17 new campuses run by two major groups Arts and education philanthropist Eli Broad today will announce his largest investment to date in Los Angeles charter schools, $23.3 million to jump-start at least 17 new campuses run by...>> More

New York Times - January 6, 2008
Can Foundations Take the Long View Again?
As business leaders like Ted Turner, Bill Gates and George Soros have moved vast swaths of their private wealth into the philanthropic sector, market expertise has migrated there, too. As a result, foundation directors, trustees and advisers from corporate America have taken a stance that the...>> More

NPR: All Things Considered - January 1, 2008
NPR: The Secret to Long Life
Former assistant surgeon general Dr. Douglas Kamerow tells us what is the most significant factor for longevity. Hint: It's not what you eat or how much you exercise.   >> More

Los Angeles Times - May 24, 2007
Broad Gives Charter School Group a Boost
In his continued effort to bring pressures to bear on the Los Angeles public school system, billionaire philanthropist Eli Broad has committed more than $6 million to a high-performing charter school group to help it dramatically expand. The $6.5-million grant to the Alliance for College-Ready...>> More

 
 
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EVENTS
 

July 23, 2009 (4th Thurs this month!)
LASVP
LASVP Third Thursday - Monthly Meetup Lunch
"Third Thursday" is our monthly meetup where you can socialize with other Partners and meet new friends. Partners are encouraged to bring prospective members who are interested to learn...>> More

November 9, 2009
Southern California Grantmakers
2009 SCG Annual Conference and Members' Meeting
Save the date! Keynote Speaker: Diana Aviv, President and CEO, Independent Sector >> More

November 11, 2009
LASVP, Social Enterprise Institute & USC Stevens Institute for Innovation
2009 Social Innovation Fast Pitch
SAVE THE DATE for another exciting Social Innovation Fast Pitch event!  For more information, see www.socialinnovationpitch.org . In an effort to support social entrepreneurs tackling...>> More

 
 
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