☃️ Dear SVN Members and Beloved Community

❄️ The snow is falling (soon), the lights are twinkling, and cozy has officially taken over the world.

It's that generous season of reflection and giving, and we hope you're feeling hopeful as the year winds down.

Scaling With Intention

Through reflection, dialogue, and planning, the Board (and its Membership Committee) has aligned on a clear path for SVN’s future. This vision reflects how we intend to grow, serve our members, and lead within the broader ecosystem. Here are some highlights from our new vision:

In 2026, SVN will quadruple its membership, scaling with intention.

We’re becoming the place where high-performing, values-driven leaders actually get things done: collaborating, partnering, building, and leveling each other up.

We’re showing up as the doers who shape what’s next.

We’re becoming a trusted hub inside the ecosystem of networks creating a just, regenerative, sustainable economy.

We’re stepping forward as a thought leader — sparking the conversations that push conscious business into its next chapter.

And we’re doing it now.

Member News

Cooler Releases the First Version of Its Certified Emissions Reductions Platform!

On December 9th, Cooler released the first version of its Cooler Certified Emissions Reductions platform. The software enables small to mid-sized businesses to quickly connect with climate-conscious consumers by taking high-integrity, certified climate action in just a few steps in minutes, by measuring their carbon footprints, verifiably reducing CO2 and other emissions at major power plants in NY and other Northeast states, and providing tools to share the story with climate-conscious consumers.
CHECK IT OUT HERE ——> https://www.cooler.dev

Webinar Series: Building Bioregional Partnerships

JumpScale is thrilled to invite you to a powerful regional webinar series this December called Building Bioregional Partnerships, hosted by our longtime partners at Alliance for a Viable Future (AVF). This three-part series explores what it takes for collaborative networks to deepen trust, build resiliency, and work together for a thriving long-term future in the Northeast.

—-> JOIN HERE

Celebrate the Holidays with Impactful Investors!

Investors Circle is hosting a special gathering for the holidays to bring that energy back—reconnecting long-time members and welcoming new faces to the fold. Whether you were part of the original cohort or are new to the conversation, we’d love to have you join us to swap stories, share updates, and discuss what’s next for our local ecosystem. Monday, Dec 15th 5:30 PM  Downtown Denver.

—> REGISTER HERE

Whispers from the Wild: An Invitation

Paradigm-shifting stories from the animals of Earthfire Institute Wildlife Sanctuary and Retreat Center, expanding our awareness of wild animals astounding intelligence, capacities for emotion and what one may call spirituality, with the intent of moving us to save habitat for all our sakes.

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Welcome New Members!

We’re thrilled to welcome some new members into our community this month:

Darya Allen-Attar

Website: https://www.womenfoundersnetwork.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryaallenattar

What Has the SVN Board Been Up To Lately? 💼

• 2026 In-Person Conference: We’re working to confirm dates and secure a location for an in-person SVN conference in 2026.

• 2026 Budget: The Board is reviewing and refining SVN’s budget to ensure we’re financially strong, sustainable, and aligned with our growth goals.

• Peer Circles Iterations & Improvement: We’re taking a closer look at the Peer Circles program to refine the experience based on member feedback and evolving needs.

• Better Member Meetings: We’re reworking how we design and run member meetings to make them more engaging and valuable.

Launching the SVN Scholarship Fund

2025 has been a challenging year for many of us. In the spirit of mutual aid, we’re establishing the SVN Member Scholarship Fund to support members who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford full membership dues.

SVN will match the first $2,400 donated to the fund, doubling the impact of the first $2400 given.

SVN Community

Calling all Climate Geeks! Join the Living Planet Working Group for 2026!

The Living Planet Working Group brings together global sustainability leaders to develop innovative solutions for a healthy planet where all life flourishes. We meet once a month on the 1st Thursday at 1pm ET. Join us in 2026 and put us on your calendar!  Please note for the first meeting in January, the first meeting of the year will be on January 8th at 1pm register here!

Are you a passionate Investor? Join (or Re-Join) The Investors Circle (IC)!

The Investors Circle (IC) connects angel investors backing early-stage entrepreneurs who generate strong financial returns while creating meaningful social and environmental impact. SVN members can join IC at a discounted rate. "Be Our Guest" before deciding on membership.  Check our events page to register for upcoming IC gatherings in 2026.

Love discussing Books? Join the new Regenerative Reads Book Group!

SVN member Jan Morgan and Mira Rubin host the Regenerative Reads Bookclub to explore groundbreaking ideas and inspiring stories that make a difference in the natural world. Register here.

Have an Event to Share in 2026?

Have an event to share? Submit it through our Event Submission Form or post a Community Update.

Event and Community Update submissions are collected on the 8th of every month. The next submission deadline is January 8th.

Want to Connect with Others?

When requested by members, we will create WhatsApp groups for events/themes to help organize meet-ups, keep in touch, and message each other. To create a WhatsApp group, members should send their request to [email protected]

In service and with love,

Dror, Njideka, Cindy, Vincent, Julia, Liz, Josh, Rose, Leen

Your SVN Board

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You must be a member to participate in either the Peer Circles or the Mutual Aid Circle and be listed in the SVN Member Directory.