Ever since the Silicon Valley Community Foundation was created a decade ago, its growth, approach, and leadership have been the focus of national attention and controversy. Here are some Chronicle articles about its evolution:
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NewsEmmett Carson Steps Down as Silicon Valley Fund Admits Missteps
The departure comes amid evidence that the prominent chief executive failed to adequately deal with workplace misconduct by the organization’s top fundraiser. -
Opinion
I Was Bullied at Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Stop It From Happening at Other Nonprofits.
The clear message from the scandal at one of the nation’s biggest foundations should be that all nonprofits need to get rid of abusive leaders so workers can focus all their energy on doing good. -
Opinion
Opinion: Growth or Mission? The Silicon Valley Community Foundation Made the Wrong Choice.
It started raising money from all over for causes everywhere — and lost its way. -
News
More Turmoil at Silicon Valley Community Foundation as Chief HR Official Resigns
The departure of the giant grant maker’s vice president in charge of personnel comes after its No. 2 executive left amid allegations of harassment and bullying and its CEO was placed on leave. -
News
Silicon Valley Fund CEO Emmett Carson Placed on Leave
In two letters to the Board of Directors, half of the current and two dozen former employees called for Carson to be suspended, saying he had ignored complaints about his top deputy and had fostered a culture of fear. -
News
Silicon Valley Community Fund Top Fundraiser Resigns Amid Charges of Harassment
Mari Ellen Loijens, considered a key to the growth of the $13.5 billion fund, stepped down two days after an investigation into her management was announced. -
News
A Star Performer Created a ‘Toxic Culture’ at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Say Insiders
An investigation is looking into reports of bullying, sexual comments, and an oppressive office culture. -
Opinion
With $13.5 Billion in Assets, Silicon Valley Community Fund Is Worth More Than Ford Foundation
For the first time in recent memory, a community foundation is now in the top ranks of grant makers. Only the philanthropies of George Soros and Bill and Melina Gates have bigger endowments. -
Opinion
Opinion: After a Decade, Lessons About How Community Funds Can Evolve Successfully
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation isn’t bound by geography like other similar funds — and that has helped it succeed in serving donors who hail from many places and think differently. -
Philanthropy 50
Fund Reaps Windfall After Transforming Itself
Emmett Carson’s Silicon Valley Community Foundation, recipient of $1-billion from Mark Zuckerberg, has been working to reinvent itself by expanding its focus and building more alliances with corporate donors.
