SEED20 Alumni Enrichment Workshop: Equipping Board Members with Fundraising Tools and Insights Nineteen nonprofit leaders and board members from 12 SEED20 alumni organizations attended a two-hour interactive workshop on September 18th focused on improving board fundraising effectiveness. Generously hosted by TowneBank, the working lunch session was facilitated by SVP Board member Adam Wassell and Executive…
Charlotte Museum of History wins Video Storytelling Prize Package at SEED20 OnStage At SEED20 OnStage this year, SVP Partner and professional videographer Eddie Angelbello awarded a customized video storytelling prize package to the Charlotte Museum of History (CMH). As an established nonprofit, CMH applied to SVP’s SEED20 program to gain exposure and funding for a…
Strengthening SEED20 Alumni Boards SVP Charlotte recently hosted a three-hour highly interactive board training workshop for nine SEED20 alumni organizations. Topics covered included board essentials like recruitment, defining roles and skills, board development stages, and navigating challenging conversations. With nearly 20 nonprofit leaders and board members in attendance, participants collaborated in discussion groups to share…
Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at SEED20 Brand Narrative Prize Winner At Social Venture Partners Charlotte’s SEED20 OnStage event, The Brand Building Shop awarded Rooted Hearts Ministries a prize package to assist in enhancing their brand as a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families. During a recent interview with SVP Charlotte, Emiliano…
SVP Partners and Friends Volunteer with Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats A small group of volunteers from SVP was fortunate to spend a Tuesday morning with Arin Wucherer, her mom Talia, and other staff and volunteers at Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats in Belmont, NC. We participated in baking and bagging the dog treats and…
Beyond the SEED20 Stage in 2024: Setting Nonprofits Up for Success Building on the momentum from last year’s expanded alumni programming, we are offering a series of comprehensive nonprofit workshops to the Class of 2024 alumni and other alumni by invitation. SEED20 coaching equipped our nonprofits with the skills and ability to succinctly and meaningfully share…
SVP Welcomes the Class of 2024 as SEED20 Alumni! Congratulations to the SEED20 Class of 2024! On April 17th, we celebrated our latest cohort at the Annual Alumni Luncheon hosted by Social Venture Partners. The event was held at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte and catered by the Community Kitchen Program, both proud SEED20 alumni. We had donors…
Margaret and Harrison Marshall Share SVP Charlotte’s History Happy 19th Anniversary to our talented and generous SVP Partners! Since our founding in May 2005, Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte has undergone a remarkable evolution, originally founded by a core group of friends who sought new ways to engage with and serve our community. What…
Another Amazing Year for SEED20! Social Venture Partners Charlotte is thrilled to celebrate the SEED20 Class of 2024! On Tuesday, March 26, ten leaders from innovative, local nonprofits graced the stage, captivating us with their inspiring narratives of how they are transforming the greater Charlotte area for the better. Central Piedmont Community College’s New Theater…
Vote for the SEED20 Participants Who Inspire You! We are in awe of the dedication, hard work, and passion that our nonprofit leaders demonstrate. Now, we want to hear from you: who inspires you the most? Participate in our online daily voting and give your favorite SEED20 class members a chance to win the $1,000…
Two Community Leaders to Host SEED20 OnStage Social Venture Partners Charlotte is pleased continue our new format for the SEED20 OnStage event. Just like last year, our audience and nonprofit participants will be guided through the OnStage program by hosts rather than an MC and judges. We are excited to announce this year’s OnStage event…
From Lottery Win to Community Win: Barry Shipp’s Journey with Pivot Point and SVP Barry Shipp, CEO of Pivot Point Transitional Housing, hit the jackpot earlier last month with an NC Lottery scratch-off ticket. Committed to his cause, Barry pledged a large portion of his $200,000 prize to his nonprofit, which constructs mobile tiny homes…