Adopt Commendation for Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits for their unwavering vision, steadfast leadership, and their enduring commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector, fostering collaboration across diverse organizations, and championing equitable solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Silicon Valley. (Arenas)

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128846 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Commendation for Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits for their unwavering vision, steadfast leadership, and their enduring commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector, fostering collaboration across diverse organizations, and championing equitable solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Silicon Valley. (Arenas) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

Oocusign Envelope ID: 417ABA7O-3C53-48A3-8308-B5BEF2572931 the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits (SVCN) has long served as a vital convener, advocate, and capacity-builder for the nonprofit sector across Santa Clara County and the greater Silicon Valley region; WHEREAS, SVCN's leadership has strengthened the collective voice of community-based organizations, ensuring that the needs of vulnerable populations and the organizations that serve them are represented in regional policy, funding, and collaborative initiatives; WHEREAS, the inaugural SVCN Regional Conference marks a significant milestone in advancing cross-sector collaboration, bringing together nonprofit leaders, government partners, philanthropic institutions, and community stakeholders to address the most pressing challenges facing Silicon Valley; and WHEREAS, this convening reflects SVCN's commitment to fostering innovation, equity, and shared learning, while equipping nonprofit organizations with the tools, relationships, and strategies needed to thrive in an increasingly complex environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara does hereby recognize and...