Momentum and Renewal at the 2025 SVP Global Summit

Pictured here: SVP International CEO Ciara Garcia, SVP Portland Investor Partners Larry Fox, Bob Tate, Rob Aslett, SVP Portland Executive Director Lauren Johnson, SVP Investor Partner Mark Holloway

In late May, SVP Portland joined peers from across the globe in Austin, Texas for the 2025 SVP Global Summit, a high-energy gathering focused on reimagining what’s possible for the SVP network and the communities we serve.

For SVP Portland, the Summit affirmed the urgency of this moment and the importance of showing up with clarity, accountability, and deep collaboration. The event brought together a diverse mix of SVP affiliates, funders, and partner organizations, all committed to transforming philanthropy and advancing more equitable outcomes.

Board Member and longtime Investor Partner Larry Fox described it as the most relevant and focused convening he’s attended in his 16 years with the network. He noted that the keynote speakers offered unvarnished reflections on the current landscape, and that the breakout sessions were practical and led by people with real, on-the-ground expertise.

Throughout the Summit, it was clear that a shift is underway. There is momentum building to raise the bar for how we show up as a network; with greater urgency, stronger partnerships, and a shared commitment to doing better together.

As SVP Portland continues its work locally to support community-led solutions, we return from Austin inspired by what’s possible when we align resources, relationships, and resolve toward a more just future.