Meet the SEED20 Class of 2025 SEED20 is an annual program of Social Venture Partners Charlotte that connects the community to the region’s most promising social entrepreneurs tackling pressing challenges. In 2012, SVP Charlotte launched the annual SEED20 program to cultivate the talents of these nonprofit leaders and give them a platform to tell their story –…
Terri White of the Charlotte Museum of History Invites Us Out Fran Marie interviews Terri White, the CEO and President of the Charlotte Museum of History. They discuss the museum’s upcoming events, exhibits, and ways to get involved. Terri also won the Professional Video Production Package valued at $3,500 and SEED20 OnStage. Listen to the…
Rooted Hearts Ministries Shares Autism Statistics & Wins Big @SEED20 Event Fran Marie interviews Jomaira Ortiz – Executive Director and Co-founder of Rooted Hearts Ministries, Inc. Her 501c3 understands firsthand the challenges parents face when trying to navigate everything that comes with an Autism diagnosis. Jomaira’s son was diagnosed with Autism diagnosis at 21 months…
Kim Alexander Bakes with Community at Our Daily Bread Foundation When sharing a fresh loaf of hot bread from the oven that’s love! Our Daily Bread Foundation supports underserved youth in Charlotte, Mecklenburg. See all of their programs on their official website. That lovely vision came from Kim Alexander with Our Daily Bread Foundation…
Talia Wucherer Discusses Her SEED20 Experience and the Story Behind Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats on Francine Marie’s Podcast Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats knows how important employment opportunities are for individuals with disabilities. With over 2 million adults with disabilities in North Carolina and 79% unemployed, Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats combats those numbers…
Katy Motsinger Shares Her SEED20 Journey and the Impact of Children’s Attention Home on Francine Marie’s Podcast Fran Marie interviews Katy Motsinger, Director of Development & Marketing for the Children’s Attention Home Day Services program. The organization recently celebrated a significant victory, securing the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Grand Prize of $20,000, and the…
Winning pitch: See which nonprofits won SEED20 A lot can change in three minutes, and it did for 10 Charlotte nonprofit leaders who participated in SEED20, the premier annual event presented by Social Venture Partners. Before a packed auditorium, each representative had three minutes to pitch their nonprofit’s inspiring story and compete for cash…
South Park Magazine interviews community members about the impact of SEED20 over the years “It’s my favorite night in Charlotte — it renews your faith in humanity,” says Denise Burkard, the past board chair and decade-long member of Social Venture Partners Charlotte. She’s talking about SEED20, the premier annual event of SVP’s flagship program,…
Kristin returns to the Francine Marie Podcast to share milestones and updates regarding SEED20 SEED20 is the annual signature pitch program of Social Venture Partners Charlotte, which identifies, highlights, and connects the community to the region’s most innovative nonprofits tackling pressing social challenges in our local community. In this episode with Fran Marie, Kristin…
The Charlotte Observer showcases the impact of SEED20 coaching and program. Read more here. Jennifer Davis-Martin is the the Social Venture Partners lead partner overseeing this year’s SEED20 competition. “Every year we get to meet people who are determined to make our community better,” Davis-Martin said. “And as long as there are people willing to do…
Charlotte Agenda spotlights SEED20 Finalists and why you should attend SEED20 OnStage. Read more here. If you’ve never been, I consider SEED20 to be one of the most uplifting events in the city. I’ve attended SEED20 for the last three years as an audience member, as a participant and finally as a judge last year (and…