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• 9/7/2013

  Foreword: A Grand Opening Gala for the Madison Public Library - Madison, WI

  

  The Madison Public Library Foundation will host Foreword: A Grand Opening Gala on September 7, 2013. This event will be the first glimpse by the public of the completed library, which is a project that took 18 months and $30 million to build. The gala will be a celebration and final fundraiser with all proceeds used to complete the foundations $9 million capital campaign.

  SVA is proud to be a sponsor of this event. For more information on the event visit the Madison Public Library Foundation website.

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• 9/19/2013

  1st Annual MDA Madison 2013 Muscle Team - Madison, WI

  

  SVA Certified Public Accountants is a sponsor for the 1st Annual MDA Madison 2013 Muscle Team event, being held September 19, 2013 at Keva Sports Center Madison. Muscle Team is a sports dinner and auction held to raise much-needed funds for MDA. While this is the first year in Madison, this event has been very successful in other cities. The event pairs children who are losing muscle strength with athletes who can “flex their muscles” on the children’s behalf. The evening includes a pre-event VIP reception, a silent and live auction and a short program. The proceeds help provide comprehensive patient services, as well as facilitate MDA Summer Camp for kids ages 6-17 fighting a form of muscular dystrophy.

  About MDA

  MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA is the nation’s leading nongovernmental funder of scientific research seeking better treatments and cures for the more than 40 neuromuscular diseases in its program. Through its national advocacy program, MDA works to make life better for people with muscular dystrophy and related muscle diseases by providing representation in matters of public policy and research advancement, nationally and internationally; and facilitating active involvement in these areas by the people it serves. For more information visit MDA.org

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• 9/29/2013

  JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes - Madison, WI

  

  On September 29, 2013, SVA employees, friends and family members will be walking together as a team in Madison’s Walk to Cure Diabetes benefiting JDRF. The event will be held at Madison Mallards Duck Pond at Warner Park.

  SVA is working to help JDRF raise money for diabetes research by participating in the 2013 Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the largest worldwide organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes. Each year 30,000 people in the United States – roughly half children and half adults – are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is estimated that 3 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes today. In a typical year, more than 80% of every dollar spent goes to research and education about research. Since 1970, JDRF has provided more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research worldwide including $116 million in FY 2011. Each day, this research leads us to better treatments for diabetes and eventually to a cure.

  For more information visit the JDRF Western Wisconsin Chapter website

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• 11/1/2013

  26th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon - Madison, WI

  

  SVA Nonprofit Services Group is a Platinum Sponsor for the 26th Annual National Philanthropy Day hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals- WI, Greater Madison Chapter. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, November 1, 2013 at the Overture Center for the Arts.

  National Philanthropy Day^® commemorates and pays tribute to the contributions philanthropy has made to our personal lives, our nation and the world. National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact philanthropy has on the on our society.

  For more information on the call for nominations or Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Madison Chapter visit their website.

Recent Community Events

• 6/15/2013

  Rhapsody In Bloom - Madison, WI

  

  SVA is a proud sponsor of Rhapsody in Bloom in support of Olbrich Botanical Gardens & Society.

  This year’s theme, “Run for the Roses” features the excitement of the Kentucky Derby, bringing the spirit of Churchill Downs to Madison complete with Derby hats and mint juleps. The evening begins with live music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails in the Gardens. Dinner will be served under an elegant white tent on the Great Lawn.

  There is both a live auction and silent auction featuring exclusive packages & experiences, a variety of items and container gardens designed by Olbrich's horticulture staff.

  For more information on the event please Olbrich Botanical Gardens website.

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• 6/1/2013

  Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure - Madison, WI

  

  The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.

  Komen for the Cure is the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested more than $1 billion since its inception in 1982. Komen's promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Across the U.S., that promise is upheld by a network of 123 local Affiliate offices.

  In addition to the sponsorship, Team SVA will be participating in the walk in support of Susan G. Komen For the Cure® - South Central Wisconsin.

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• 11/2/2012

  25th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon - Madison, WI

  

  SVA Nonprofit Services Group is a Platinum Sponsor for the 25th Annual National Philanthropy Day hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals- WI, Greater Madison Chapter. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Overture Center for the Arts.

  National Philanthropy Day® commemorates and pays tribute to the contributions philanthropy has made to our personal lives, our nation and the world. National Philanthropy Day acknowledges the entire spectrum of services provided by the nonprofit community and recognizes the profound impact philanthropy has on the on our society.

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• 10/11/2012

  Madison Public Library Foundation Event - Madison, WI

  

  SVA Nonprofit Services Group is a Sustaining Sponsor benefitting the Madison Public Library Foundation. On October 11th the event, EX LIBRIS Volume II: A Review of Beer and Chocolate is being held at Boardman & Clark LLP in downtown Madison. The evening consists of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with a silent auction. For more information please visit: http://mplfoundation.org/

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• 9/23/2012

  JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes - Madison, WI

  

  On September 23, 2012, SVA employees, friends and family members will be walking together as a team in Madison’s Walk to Cure Diabetes benefiting JDRF.

  SVA is working to help JDRF raise money for diabetes research by participating in the 2012 Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF is the largest worldwide organization dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes. Each year 30,000 people in the United States – roughly half children and half adults – are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is estimated that 3 million Americans live with type 1 diabetes today. In a typical year, more than 80% of every dollar spent goes to research and education about research. Since 1970, JDRF has provided more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research worldwide including $116 million in FY 2011. Each day, this research leads us to better treatments for diabetes and eventually to a cure.

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• 9/18/2012

  Community Shares of Wisconsin & Community CHIP Awards Event - Madison, WI

  

  SVA Nonprofit Services Group is a proud sponsor of the 2012 Community Shares of Wisconsin and Community CHIP Annual Awards Event held on September 18th. The event, held at Union South, recognizes and celebrates several individuals who do essential social change work related to justice and environmental issues. For more information on the winners please visit www.communityshares.com.

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• 9/12/2012

  CORE - Madison, WI

  

  SVA Nonprofit Services Group is the Networking sponsor for the CORE XChange: Consulting for Change event on September 12th at the Center for Change in Madison. The event highlights CORE’s New Pilot Project of exploring a new reflective collaboration model for building effectiveness of organizations, consulting and the relationship between them. CORE brings together organization, consultants and funders in the greater Madison area to build capacity for social justice, social change, advocacy and community building work.

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• 9/10/2012

  SVA United Way Campaign - Madison, WI

  

  The 2012 annual SVA United Way Campaign took place during the week of September 10-14th. This year's campaign took on a carnival theme for a fun and informative way to learn more about United Way and some of their represented agencies as the office was magically transformed into a Carnival Big Top. There were fun packed activities including clowns, balloon animals, games, prizes, candy, hot dogs, popcorn and so much more during the lunch time carnival. In addition to the carnival and pledge drive employees held a bake sale, pie raffle, balloon auction and employees had the opportunity to donate to wear jeans throughout the week.