Supporters & Sponsors

Connect Silicon Valley events are designed to encourage conversations about faith and life and to help people consider what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The events are specifically designed as opportunities to help people on their spiritual journey both to connect with God and to each other..

We have been blessed to feature inspiring Christian speakers such as Promod Haque (top venture capitalist), Ron Johnson (started the Apple stores, CEO of JC Penneys), Diane Flynn (founder of Reboot), Henry Kaestner (Co-founder of Sovereign’s Capital), Kirk Perry (Google President, Brand Solutions), Pat Gelsinger (CEO of VMWare) and Dr. Condoleezza Rice (former U.S. Secretary of State).​

Connect Silicon Valley (formerly the Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast) is in its 25th year. It impacts a diverse audience of Silicon Valley business, non-profit, and government workers, as well as other professionals. The event attracts people who are followers of Christ as well as many others from other faith traditions and some who are simply curious about faith. With an audience of 900, the event is one of the largest annual speaker forums held in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Without the help of generous Patrons and Sponsors, the Connect Silicon Valley would not be financially viable because of the ever increasing costs of producing these events. For example, at the Annual Breakfast, the fully loaded cost of producing the event is about $60 per guest. However, the price of admission for each guest is only $40. To maintain a reasonable price to the table hosts and provide a quality experience for the attendees, and help fund other events and activities, we invite individuals and companies to participate in the SVPB Patrons and Sponsors Program.

The Silicon Valley Annual Breakfast is part of the Altos Christian Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The non-denominational events are neither a fundraiser nor associated with any particular church or denomination.
SVPB Patrons:
 
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Intero Real Estate Services
Founded in 2002 right here in the Silicon Valley. “Intero” means whole and complete. Yes, we are in the real estate business but more importantly we in the people business. We are committed to making a difference in the lives of everyone we touch…our employees, agents, clients and the in the communities we serve. F5 – Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness and Finance is really what Intero is all about. www.interorealestate.com
 
 

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Rees Properties, Inc. 
Rees Properties, Inc. (RPI) is a family run commercial real estate investor and management company that believes in incorporating biblical principles into its business operations. Their mission is to acquire, manage and maintain income properties that grow in value through improvements, quality management, creative solutions, and personalized attention. (650) 941-4282.
 
 

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Tom & Kipp Gutshall
Tom and Kipp Gutshall are longtime Los Altos residents and supporters of the Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast.
 
 

SVPB Supporters:

 
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Merrill Lynch
The Kleinsmith/Picone Group manages over $220 million in investment assets.  They work with a variety of high net worth business owners, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, corporate executives, attorneys, fiduciaries, real estate professionals, and other visionaries. https://fa.ml.com/california/san-jose/brandonpicone
 

Skip Vaccarello

SkipVaccarello.com
Skip Vaccarello is an author, public speaker, mentor, and business consultant. See:  www.SkipVaccarello.com and www.FindingGodInSiliconValley.com
 

SVPB Friends:

 
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Orchard Commercial 
Orchard Commercial is a Silicon Valley Commercial real estate services firm providing excellence in property management, new and renewal leasing of managed properties, construction/construction management and Corporate Real Estate Services.www.orchardcommercial.com 

 

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian community of disciples and scholars who seek to advance the work of God in the world through academic excellence in liberal arts and professional programs of higher education that encourage students to develop a Christian perspective of truth and life. ​www.apu.edu

Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition

Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition
The Bay Area Anti-Trafficking Coalition (BAATC) works to equip individuals, empower communities and engage non-profits with best practices to sustain in the fight against human trafficking in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Coordinating over 50 agencies, BAATC’s homepage is dedicated to posting all events and trainings in the region. www.baatc.org

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Bayshore Christian Ministries
For over 30 years, Bayshore Christian Ministries (BCM) has equipped youth in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park to grow spiritually, gain life skills and develop as leaders so they have hope and a future. To accomplish this, BCM offers highly relational, holistic programs focused on academic achievement, leadership development and spiritual growth of youth in 1st through 12th grade. www.bayshore.org

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Biblica
Since 1809, Biblica has been providing the Bible in accurate, contemporary translations and formats so that more people around the world will have the opportunity to be transformed by Jesus Christ. To learn more visit www.biblica.com

Christian Union

Christian Union
Christian Union’s mission is to transform our nation and world by developing and connecting bold Christian leaders. We do so by discipling, mentoring, and training future leaders at strategic universities in America, and by building networks of engaged Christian leaders in cities. www.christianunion.org

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Cityteam
Cityteam is a Christian ministry serving the poor, homeless, addicted, and lost in San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Philadelphia, and Portland. Since 1957, Cityteam has compassionately cared for people living in poverty, helping them transform their lives, their families and their communities. Today, with the help of volunteers and faithful donors, Cityteam is impacting the lives of over 500,000 annually.  www.cityteam.org

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FAITH & WORK MOVEMENT
The FAITH & WORK MOVEMENT exists to positively impact companies that impact the world by equipping Christians in the marketplace to bring their best self to work in Bay Area corporations. We believe that Monday to Friday are part of our worship and calling to cultivate good, ignite gospel transformation and propel city renewal. Visit faithandworkmovement.org 

Edify

Edify
Edify offers increased access to Christ-centered education in the developing world. Edify works with microfinance organizations in Africa and Latin America to provide loans to low-fee, independent, (private) Christian schools to help them grow and reach more children. www.edify.org

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Finding God in Silicon Valley
This blog and book highlight inspiring stories about Christian leaders in Silicon Valley, many of whom have spoken at the Silicon Valley Prayer Breakfast. findinggodinsiliconvalley.com

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Freedom House
Freedom House brings hope, restoration, and a new life to human trafficking survivors by providing housing and services to those who have endured commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor. For information, please visit www.FreedomHouseSF.org

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Fuller
Fuller is retooling the seminary experience for today’s world. Fuller is a multi-resource to the global church and the world at large. This means offering the seminary’s educational resources in creative new platforms serving individuals, groups, churches and marketplace leaders right where they are with the kinds of support and formation they need.  Fuller.edu | DePree.org

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THE GOOD NEWS PROJECT
Launching Globally Soon! 
Contact: thegoodnewsprojectinfo@gmail.com

Guideposts

Guideposts
Inspiring the world to believe anything is possible with hope, faith, and prayer.
www.guideposts.org

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Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley 
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Founded in 1986, we revitalize neighborhoods, build affordable and sustainable housing solutions, and empower families through successful homeownership. www.habitatebsv.org

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Help One Child
Help One Child is a non-profit, Christian ministry devoted to recruiting, training, and supporting those willing to offer a home or volunteer services to foster and other at-risk children before, during, and after foster care in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. helponechild.org

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Kingdom Advisors
On March 20th , the Bay Area Kingdom Advisors Community is hosting a special event in San Francisco for Christian financial professionals in the financial services, insurance, legal services, and tax services industries to learn how to love God and others more in this busy Bay Area. Find out morehere. 

Ligonier Ministries

Ligonier Ministries
Ligonier Ministries is an international Christian discipleship organization founded by theologian Dr. R.C. Sproul in 1971 to equip Christians to articulate what they believe and why they believe it, how to live it and how to share it. Proclaiming God’s holiness is central to our purpose. Ligonier.org 

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Los Altos Christian Schools 
For over 30 years, Los Altos Christian Schools has served as a role model in the Bay Area for Preschool through 8th grade. Our commitment to moral growth, nurturing environment and rigorous academic program allows each child to reach their full potential. www.lacs.com

National Christian Foundation

National Christian Foundation
From the simplicity of the Giving Fund (Donor Advised Fund) to the multiplying power of Asset-Based Giving, our creative solutions help givers experience less paperwork, fewer taxes, more joy, and more impact for the charities they really care about. At NCF, we also serve professional   advisors and ministries and churches in exciting ways. The result? Since 1982, we’ve sent more than $6 billion in grants to over 40,000 charities. www.nationalchristian.com

Neo Leaders

NEO Leaders
NEO Leaders is based in Beirut, Lebanon and working throughout the Middle East and expanding into Europe discipling passionate men and women from every segment of society to love and obey God and equip them to serve and multiply. Training and empowering emerging leaders among nationals, refugees, abused and traumatized, youth, and outcasts of society. www.neo-leaders.com

Plant with Purpose

Plant With Purpose
Plant With Purpose is an international development organization that transforms lives in rural areas where poverty and environmental degradation intersect.  We work with impoverished families around the world, equipping them to change their circumstances, provide for their children, and live with God-given hope and dignity.  Learn more at plantwithpurpose.org

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POP’S Foundation
POP’s Foundation, founded by Mr. Ken Yeung, helps orphans with special needs by managing and financing the Prince of Peace Children’s Home in Tianjin, China, and advocates adoption in order to develop a harmonious society. www.popsfoundation.org

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Real Options 
RealOptions provides information, professional medical services, and practical support to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. RealOptions has three licensed medical clinics in Santa Clara County devoted to caring for women, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. All services are free of charge, confidential, and provided without government funding. www.realoptions.net and www.friendsofrealoptions.net

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The Salvation Army Silicon Valley 
Every day of the year, the Salvation Army offers help and hope, serving suffering humanity without discrimination. Services and support are provided to the victims of disaster, addiction, homelessness, and hardship. www.salvationarmysiliconvalley.net

Sam Camp

SAM Camp
SAM Camp’s mission is to provide a safe, nurturing and fun science, arts and math camp experience to help students thrive in the new school year. Since 2008, more than 2,500 children from first through twelfth grades have enjoyed an engaging, hands-on learning experience in a positive and encouraging environment. The camp is staffed by volunteers to limit the cost and provides scholarships for those who cannot afford the minimal fees – no child is turned away for lack of funds. www.samcamp.org

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Silicon Valley Discipleship Walk for Water
Silicon Valley Discipleship Walk for Water – Saturday, September 29, 2018
It’s much more than a Walk!  It’s an event that will change lives around the world forever through the gift of safe water and the love of Jesus. A great opportunity for families, friends, youth groups, community groups…or your entire church! Let’s Walk Together! siliconvalleywalk.org 

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South Bay Teen Challenge
South Bay Teen Challenge is a 12 – 18 month residential discipleship program. We provide successful recovery for men, women, teens, children and families with destructive and abusive lifestyles through mentoring, education, training and spiritual direction. teenchallenge.net

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Transforming the Bay with Christ (TBC)
TBC’s mission is to catalyze a holistic gospel movement in the Bay Area that results in spiritual and societal transformation. Spiritual transformation is the result of an increasing number of people loving God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength; societal transformation is the result of an increasing number of people loving their neighbor as themselves. www.tbc.city

William Jessup University

William Jessup University
William Jessup University is a Christ-centered liberal arts university located in Rocklin, California with an additional site in San Jose, California. www.jessup.edu

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Young Life — Asia-Pacific Region
We believe that every kid deserves to hear about a God who loves them.  We reach for kids who have never heard the name of Jesus, share the Gospel with them, and help them grow in their faith . We are raising up the next generation of leaders all across Asia.  High school students, middle school students, college students, students with disabilities, teen moms, military brats, 2 million kids from 102 countries being loved by a concerned Christian adult! asiapacific.younglife.org/

Become a Sponsor

The Silicon Valley Annual Breakfast and Networking Events are designed to introduce faith and prayer as vital elements of a meaningful and vibrant life, which is centered upon a relationship with Jesus Christ. The events are specifically designed as opportunities to connect with people who are not-yet followers of Christ.

We have been blessed to feature inspiring Christian speakers such as Ron Johnson (started the Apple stores, CEO of JC Penneys), Henry Kaestner (Co-founder of Sovereign’s Capital), Kirk Perry (Google President, Brand Solutions), Pat Gelsinger (CEO of VMWare) and Dr. Condoleezza Rice (former U.S. Secretary of State).​

The Silicon Valley Annual Breakfast, is in its 24th year. It impacts a diverse audience of Silicon Valley business, non-profits and government workers, as well as other professionals. The event attracts people who are followers of Christ as well as many others from other faith traditions and some who are simply curious about faith. With an audience of nearly 800 people, the event is one of the largest annual speaker forums held in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Without the help of generous Patrons and Sponsors, the SVPB would not be financially viable because of the ever increasing costs of producing these events. For example, at the SVPB Annual Breakfast, the fully loaded cost of producing the event is about $60 per guest. However, the price of admission for each guest is only $40. To maintain a reasonable price to the table hosts and provide a quality experience for the attendees, and help fund other events and activities, we invite individuals and companies to participate in the SVPB Patrons and Sponsors Program.

The Silicon Valley Annual Breakfast is part of the Altos Christian Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The non-denominational events are neither a fundraiser nor associated with any particular church or denomination.  

SVPB Patron & Sponsor Opportunities

There are several opportunities to support the SVPB. You may sign-up here as a Corporate or Non-Profit Sponsor or Contribute as a Friend of SVPB. If you are interested in becoming a Patron or Supporter, please fill out the information request form below and a Committee member will contact you. We also welcome anonymous contributions. Thank you for your consideration and partnership.
 
PATRON:
​Contribution of $5,000+

  • Logo/name recognition as PATRON on website
  • Logo/name recognition as PATRON on pre/post-event slideshow
  • Name listed as an PATRON in the Annual Breakfast program
  • Up to 2 Tables of 10  for the Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January​
SUPPORTER:
​Contribution of $2,500 – $4,999

  • Logo/name recognition as an SUPPORTER on website
  • Logo/name recognition as an SUPPORTER on pre/post-event slideshow
  • Name listed as an SUPPORTER in the Annual Breakfast program
  • Up to 2 Tables of 10 for the Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January
FRIEND OF CONNECT SV:
Contribution of $500 – $2,499

  • Name listed as FRIEND OF CONNECT SV on website
  • Name listed as FRIEND OF CONNECT SV in the Annual Breakfast program
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January​
  • Up to 1 Table of 10 for the Annual Breakfast
 
 

PATRON:
​Contribution of $5,000+

  • Logo/name recognition as PATRON on website
  • Logo/name recognition as PATRON on pre/post-event slideshow
  • Name listed as an PATRON in the Annual Breakfast program
  • Up to 2 Tables of 10  for the Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January​

SUPPORTER:
​Contribution of $2,500 – $4,999

  • Logo/name recognition as an SUPPORTER on website
  • Logo/name recognition as an SUPPORTER on pre/post-event slideshow
  • Name listed as an SUPPORTER in the Annual Breakfast program
  • Up to 2 Tables of 10 for the Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January
FRIEND OF CONNECT SV:
Contribution of $500 – $2,499

  • Name listed as FRIEND OF CONNECT SV on website
  • Name listed as FRIEND OF CONNECT SV in the Annual Breakfast program
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January​
  • Up to 1 Table of 10 for the Annual Breakfast
 
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP: $1,000

  • Company Logo recognition as CORPORATE SPONSOR  on website
  • Company Logo recognition as CORPORATE SPONSOR on pre/post-event slideshow
  • Name listed as a CORPORATE SPONSOR in the Annual Breakfast program
  • One table of 10 at the Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January
NON-PROFIT SPONSORSHIP:
​Level 1: $600

  • Logo recognition as NON-PROFIT SPONSOR on website
  • Logo recognition as NON-PROFIT SPONSOR on Annual Breakfast event program
  • Logo recognition as NON-PROFIT SPONSOR on pre/post-event slideshow
  • Name listed in the Annual Breakfast program as a NON-PROFIT SPONSOR
  • One table up to 10 seats at the Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to attend special reception for Speakers in January
NON-PROFIT SPONSORSHIP:
​Level 2: $750

  • Same benefits as Level 1, PLUS the opportunity to host a table in the lobby to promote their organization
  • The possibility to sponsor an event