SEED20 Alumni Enrichment Workshop: Equipping Board Members with Fundraising Tools and Insights Nineteen nonprofit leaders and board members from 12 SEED20 alumni organizations…
SVP Partners Support Hope Haven’s Efforts in Recovery and Nonprofit Support On September 19th, SVP Partners and guests gathered at The Forum at…
Opkalla: A Charlotte-based Startup Leading by Example with Social Venture Partners Opkalla is a Charlotte-based Technology Advisory Services company that helps businesses make smarter technology…
Connecting Employees with Their Communities: RSM’s Corporate SVP Partnership RSM US LLP, a leading audit, tax, and consulting firm, has formed a strategic partnership with…
SVP Investee Mid-Year Report: GardHouse GardHouse, an SVP Investee, and a 2023 SEED20 alumni is rapidly transforming the landscape for underserved college students by…
Croixstone Consulting: A Partnership Built on Purpose Croixstone Consulting, a Charlotte-based boutique consulting firm specializing in management consulting, interim leadership, and executive search, has a…
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…
SVP Investee Mid-Year Update: Feeding Charlotte Feeding Charlotte is halfway through the year, and they’re already making a huge difference in the fight against…
June Snapshots June was a whirlwind of activity for SVP Charlotte, thanks to our incredible donor volunteers! Here’s a glimpse of the impact and…
May Snapshots SVP stayed busy in May supporting Charlotte’s Nonprofit Community through a variety of hands-on engagements. Baking for Change: On May 11th, SVP…
2023 was a year marked by impact and innovation. Our quarterly partner meetings and annual summer social were held in person and well attended. Initiatives…
How Businesses and Professionals Alike Can Impact Local Nonprofits The Lake Norman Economic Development presented the “Connecting Our Communities Nonprofit Business Expo” at Birkdale Village…
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,…
Terri White @Charlotte Museum of History Invites Us Out Fran Marie interviews Terri White, the CEO and President of the Charlotte Museum of History. They…
Rooted Hearts Ministries Shares Autism Statistics & Wins Big @SEED20 Event Fran Marie interviews Jomaira Ortiz – Executive Director and Co-founder of Rooted Hearts Ministries,…
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…
How the SEED20 competition went for Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats On March 26, Talia Wucherer, the Executive Director of Arin’s Good Girl Dog…
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…
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…
Congrats to the SEED20 Class of 2024 An electrified atmosphere. The SEED20 Class of 2024 took the stage at Central Piedmont Community College’s New…
Winning pitch: See which nonprofits won SEED20 A lot can change in three minutes, and it did for 10 Charlotte nonprofit leaders who participated…
South Park Magazine interviews community members about the impact of SEED20 over the years “It’s my favorite night in Charlotte — it renews your…
Kristin returns to the Francine Marie Podcast to share milestones and updates regarding SEED20 SEED20 is the annual signature pitch program of Social Venture…
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…
SVP Charlotte Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Investee Alumni, Heart Math Tutoring Our partners dedicate their time, resources, and networks to bolster the stability…
SVP Charlotte is still Catching “Fire” Nineteen Years Later We are thrilled to announce Social Venture Partners Charlotte was recently honored with the Charlotte…
GardHouse Secures up to $60,000 Social Venture Partners Investee Grant to Further Economic Mobility Among College Students of Color GardHouse is a Charlotte-based nonprofit that…
We are thrilled to announce that Social Venture Partners Charlotte has been named a finalist for Charlotte Inno’s prestigious 2024 Fire Awards! This annual recognition…
On November 11, nonprofits and community leaders took place at The Independent Picture House for a special viewing of the documentary, “@home.” This compelling film…
The law firm of McGuireWoods has been integral in supporting SVP Charlotte with its legal expertise since our founding in 2005. We’re excited to announce…
According to Leading on Opportunity’s definition, “Social Capital is defined as a person’s ability to access information resources, support, or opportunity through their social network.…
Congratulations to the SEED20 Class of 2023! The ten nonprofit leaders took the stage on Thursday, April 27, and wowed us with their compelling stories of how…
On March 23rd, RSM, one of our esteemed SVP Corporate Partners, took a proactive step in addressing the prevalent issue of food insecurity by hosting…
Founded by David Jessup in 2014, Digi-Bridge is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a generation of learners passionate about science, technology, engineering, and the arts…
As the world returned to more events and meetings in person, including Partner meetings, social gatherings and workshops, our members and nonprofits forged new connections…
Anne Sinsheimer, a dedicated SVP Partner, discovered Families Forward Charlotte (FFC) when the nonprofit became an SVP Investee. Drawn to hands-on volunteer opportunities that directly…
We are delighted to share the exciting news that Youth Meditation has been selected as the latest addition to Social Venture Partners Charlotte’s (SVP) Investee…
Fall brings shorter days, cooler temperatures, and the unmistakable aroma of pumpkin spice wafting through coffee shops and hardware stores. For me, autumn is a…
Ever thought about joining a nonprofit board? Whether you’re a current or past board member, understanding your core responsibilities beforehand is crucial. LendingTree, one of…
SVP Charlotte is thrilled to announce its newest corporate partner, RSM US, LLP, a dynamic audit, tax, and consulting services firm with a robust presence…
In a groundbreaking collaboration, SVP Charlotte proudly welcomes LendingTree as a dedicated Corporate Partner committed to capacity building and community transformation. LendingTree made waves in…
Today Common Wealth Charlotte (CWC) is known as one of the premier financial literacy nonprofit organizations supporting the economically fragile members of our community. Back…
In the intricate landscape of nonprofit fundraising, innovation takes center stage when necessity sparks invention. This was vividly demonstrated in the fall of 2021 when…
In the vibrant world of youth soccer and education, the Soccer Foundation of Charlotte (SFC) emerged as a powerhouse, blending the joy of the game…
At Foster Village Charlotte (FVC), the commitment to providing a supportive space for children and foster families goes beyond the ordinary. FVC facilitates connections, offers…
The flame of SVP Charlotte’s Spark Teams program continues to burn brightly since its inception in the tumultuous year of 2020. As we venture into…
As the pandemic persisted throughout 2021, challenges and needs in our community continued to arise. Social Venture Partners Charlotte (SVP Charlotte) adapted our programs and…
As we reflect on 2020, innovation and flexibility were foundational to enabling Social Venture Partners (SVP) to expand our impact on the Charlotte community. Along…
By: Kim Aprill, Second Place Prize Winner, SEED20 2020 When the COVID-19 outbreak hit North Carolina and residents were instructed to shelter in place, life…
The 150+ nonprofit Social Entrepreneurs EmpowereD who comprise the SEED20 Alumni Network continue to make an impact across a multitude of issues in the Charlotte…
Congrats to The ROC Graduates! Congratulations to the twelve graduating seniors from The ROC’s first pilot Cohort completing their programs in Electrical, HVAC, or Carpentry…
May 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of SVP Charlotte! One of our long time Partners, Catherine Fischer, shared the organization’s journey at our Q2 Partner…
The 9th Annual SEED20 was a huge success! Our transition to SEED20 OnLine due to the COVID-19 crisis featured many firsts. With the shift to…
Harrison Marshall, long time SVP Partner and SEED20 Steering Committee member, shared his inspiring thoughts during the SEED20 Selection night earlier in March. Please take…
At selection night, all twenty participants in the SEED20 Class of 2020 gave their three-minute pitches in hopes of being selected as one of the…
Our Social Venture Partners Board of Directors and our SEED20 Steering Committee recognize the need to do our part in prioritizing public health and containment…
On January 30th, SVP Charlotte hosted an in depth panel and discussion on the Opioid Crisis at WeWork RailYard. Our panelists included: Andrea Anders, JD,…
December of 2019 marked the close of a three-year grant and partnership that SVP enjoyed with Fashion & Compassion (F&C). I learned a lot during…
Lead Partner Perspective Over the last three years, SVP Partner Denise Ratchford has served as Lead Partner for Fashion & Compassion. Lead Partners are the…
Beginning with a conversation In September, SVP Charlotte hosted its first book study of Evicted written by Matthew Desmond. The story follows eight families in…
Over the last nine years, SVP has had the opportunity to foster social entrepreneurship in Charlotte. We are thrilled to announce the SEED20 Class of…
Giving Your Time GenOne partners with talented, first-generation students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them successfully navigate to and through college. As an Investee of SVP,…
Being an SVP Partner means more than giving financially What if strategic thinking brings you joy? Henry Lander, an SVP Partner, has shared his acumen…
Past SVP Investee, Commonwealth Charlotte, has published its first annual report. Click the link below to read more! 2019annualreportfinal (1) CWC
Thank you to all the nonprofits who applied to become a part of our SEED20 class of 2020! Our volunteers are currently chipping away at…
On November 14th, SVP Charlotte welcomed Partners and guests to the Annual Partner meeting at WeWork RailYard. This meeting is an opportunity to update the…
SVP and The ROC will close out their first year of investment at the end of December, and have made a lot of progress. Lead…
On November 6th, Ben Wilhelm from Unscripted Outcomes provided a workshop to Partners and Investees on trust and collaboration in personal and professional settings. Ben…
When Sam Guzzie of Brand the Moth joined the 2019 class of SEED20, she shared that she was “honored to be a part of a…
Social Venture Partners (SVP) welcomed over 55 guests to its new office in the WeWork facility at The Railyard for the SVP Pathways to Partnership…
The Social Venture Partners Board of Directors has announced that Susan Daniel will step down at the end of October from her role as Executive…
Thank you to the Fischers for hosting our first E3 book discussion on September 23rd! Evicted, written by Matthew Desmond, follows eight families in Milwaukee…
The SEED20 2020 application is now live! SEED20, an initiative of SVP Charlotte, utilizes the power of social innovation to unleash breakthrough ideas that creatively…
The SEED20 2020 season begins next week when applications go live on Tuesday September 17th and closing on October 31st! The annual SEED20 program, an…
Emmanuel Threatt of Hope Vibes will be joining the conversation as we discuss Evicted by Matthew Desmond. In Evicted, Princeton sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Matthew Desmond…
On August 29th, Partners and guests joined in the Kearney Solarium to hear from Ed Price of Community Matters Cafe. Community Matters Cafe serves as…
“Three years ago, I came across a video of GenOne at the Seed20 competition. GenOne’s mission is to partner with talented, first-generation students from disadvantage…
On Monday, July 29th, SEED20 Alumni Foster Village marked its first birthday with a celebration at NoDa Brewing. Over 500 guests were on hand to…
Alyssa Sharpe will become the new CEO of SVP Investee Digi-Bridge effective August 1, 2019. Alyssa brings ten years of experience in STEM education and…
Across the country, Profound Gentlemen impacts over 360 teachers and school leaders, with over 70 Gentlemen in Charlotte. As a result of the support provided…
SVP International and SVP Los Angeles are teaming up to host a trip to Montgomery, AL to visit the National Memorial for Peace & Justice…
Wake Forest University is pleased to announce a refreshed Nonprofit Essentials certificate course offered at the Charlotte Center campus location. Kathy Izard and Holly Welch Stubbing will guide the…
Our Investee, Profound Gentlemen, is looking to add to its current Board of Directors. Please see a description of there needs here: Profound Gentlemen Board
Our Investee, ourBRIDGE for KIDS, is looking to add new members to its Board of Directors. Please see a description of needs here: ourBRIDGE for KIDS…
On June 6th, SVP Investee GenOne held its annual End of Year Family Celebration at Eastway Middle School. Two senior Scholars presented their journey and…
Since its inception in 2010, Social Venture Partners played a critical role in the successful launch of HEART Math Tutoring. After seven wonderful years, HEART Math…
On May 23rd, over 50 Partners gathered at the Mint Museum on Randolph for the Spring Partner meeting. Darren Ash, Executive Director of The ROC,…
The first week of May, SVP Affiliates from all over the globe gather in Vancouver, BC to share and learn together. SVPI also formally introduced…
On May 1st, SVP Investee Fashion & Compassion announced the exciting transition of Beth Bell becoming the organization’s new Executive Director. Beth has extensive leadership…
On April 9th, Partners enjoyed a private shopping event at Investee Fashion & Compassion. This first time inventory clearance sale allowed F & C to…
This Friday, we will announce which 10 finalists will pitch LIVE on March 25th!
80 guests and Partners gathered at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in uptown Charlotte
We are excited to share our 2018 journey with our Investees and Partners! 2018 Impact Report_final_
Our wonderful Partners and guest gathered on Wednesday, February 13th, for the first SVP Partner meeting of the year. Thanks to our speaker, Tina Postel,…
Over 90 guests joined at the Harvey Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture to learn more about SEED20 and the impact alumni are having…
Our SVP Investees are gearing up for another exciting year! SVP Charlotte welcomed The ROC (Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction) as its new 2019 Investee, and…
SVP and the investment team are excited to announce the new investee for 2019!
2018 brought many changes for SVP Investee, GenOne. GenOne partners with talented, first-generation students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them successfully navigate to and through college. …
Over 50 partners gathered at Byron’s South End on November 15th for an evening of good food and great conversation. Lead Partners from each Investee…
SEED20 Alumni network hosted another great evening on Wednesday night at Camp North End. SVP partner and owner of Wily, Eric Gorman, shared his decision…
On a wonderful fall evening, the E3 (Explore, Educate, Engage) Committee hosted over 30 partners and guests at the Mint Museum on Randolph. The evening’s…
On October 3rd, SVP Charlotte hosted its Fall Kickoff SEED20 event at Tyber Creek Pub in Dilworth. Over 35 SVP partners and SEED20 alumni enjoyed sharing…
SVP Staff and Board are excited to welcome Katie Gauntner as the new part-time Operations Manager in Charlotte.
The Operations Manager, working closely with the SVP staff, will have the exciting opportunity to help take one of Charlotte’s most innovative and vibrant philanthropic…
SHARE Charlotte and Social Venture Partners share a common goal to cultivate and strengthen our local nonprofit community.
Common Wealth Charlotte (CWC) recently announced a new Executive Director
Thank you and SVP so much for your continued support of Heart over the last year! Once again it has been so rewarding in the…
Our newest annual report is here and we are excited to share!
After weeks of coaching, practice and an unbelievable evening, the awards go to…
Over the past few months 20 local organizations have received coaching and mentorship. SEED20 recently hosted Selection Night where all twenty participants in the SEED20…
SVP Charlotte is excited to announce our newest deep, multi-year Investments! Thanks to generous contributions of both time and money from our network of Partners,…
Engage, Explore, and Educate Through E3, by: SVP Partner, Patti Weber Starting in early 2018, the newly formed E3 (Engage, Explore, Educate) Committee will host…
A letter from a SEED20 alumni, Jen Band (Playing for Others) as she reflects on 2017 and looks to 2018: Tis’ the season for giving…
Lead Partners, Meredith Jolly and Denise Ratchford had a wonderful idea sitting around the table at SVP for a Fashion and Compassion meeting over the…
Blue Sky Committee Chair, Eric Gorman The Blue Sky Committee has been exploring key players, big trends, and innovative initiatives in the Charlotte region through…
SEED20 Alumni Network, by Debbie Darden (Pictured: SVP Partner, Joanne Beam) One of the unique features of SEED20 is that we don’t just wish the…
We here at SVP Charlotte headquarters often hear, “You slow down in the summer, don’t you?”. The short answer is, “well…sort of”.
They have worked hard all summer and are gearing up for fall. They are ready, are you? We took some time to chat with the…
As we seek to give back to Charlotte through SVP, it is a real gift to be exposed to the diverse people who make up…
If you haven’t attended the SEED20 OnStage event before, you are in for a real treat. Ever need a chance to feel good about humanity…
New SVP Investee, Digi-Bridge, had the opportunity to snag an amazing classroom and office space for their fast growing organization.
Whether you have been with SVP for 10 years (yay!) or 10 days (woohoo!), we want to make sure you know how to get ‘plugged…
SVP staff is pleased to announce we have moved offices! A special thank you to Beacon Partners for being such great landlords over the last…
SVP is excited to announce our two new Investees! Please meet:
Listening to a story being told at a SEED20 Alumni event recently, we asked Ian Joyce, grand prize winner of SEED20 last year, to share…
Kicking off a new series of feature articles, we invited SVP Partner, Mark Weber, to talk a little bit about why social media is so…
Nonprofits have many things on which to focus their attention each day. They are working constantly to better their organizations and increase their impact. By…
Executive Director, Susan Daniel, welcomed Partners that have joined SVP in the last few months at a ‘New Partner Meet and Greet’ hosted at Margaret…
The Duke Endowment was host for the third quarterly SVP Partner meeting of the year. Rhett Mabry presented on the history (and future!) of the…
What happens after the ‘big event’? Two alumni tell their story of where they are now, and what SEED20 did for their organization. The Key Resale…
School starts back up at the end of this month, and SVP Investee Heart Math Tutoring is working to pair 600 students who are struggling…
A past Seed20 participant, the Charlotte Community ToolBank is continuing to do great things in the Charlotte area. The ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending…
Charlotte’s high-poverty schools and students need the community’s help, and volunteering with Heart Math Tutoring is a fun, effective way to make a difference in…
The second Partner meeting of the year was held on May 17th, and continued the trend of the ‘Lunch and Learn’ style meeting that the…
SVP welcomed Paul Shoemaker in April for an ‘Engage & Explore’ evening at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. The Partnership enjoyed dinner and fellowship in a casual atmosphere…
Wednesday, May 18th, the leadership group of the SEED20 Alumni Network held a fun, BBQ get-together at the home of Chris and Jodi Hummer. The Network welcomed the new…
SVP was excited to launch the SEED20 Cultivators for the SEED20 Class of 2016. This is a group of individuals committed to supporting the SEED20 program financially…
SVP is grateful for a wonderful leadership opportunity being provided to our Investees by Tom Lane and OneTeam Leadership. This program is designed to help participants create…
SVP had a great turn out for the first Partner meeting of 2016. It was great to see everyone and catch up after the holiday…
Youth Development Initiatives Inc. (YDI) seeks to maximize the potential in underprivileged, at-risk youth and the agencies that work with them by devising curriculum and…
SEED20 kicked off the coaching sessions with a successful workshop. Cathy Anderson, formerly of Queens University, and Partner Reginald White, of Toran Enterprises, provided guidance on…
It’s award season and SEED20 got in on the action! Priceless Misc, our video and web partner, created an inspiring short documentary called “Zuri, Rosi,…
Happy New Year to you all! I am excited to enter 2016 with you as SVP turns to our second decade of serving Charlotte through…
A great thank you to the attorneys at McGuireWoods for hosting the latest workshop for the SEED20 Alumni Network, Ask-A-Lawyer Night! This evening was a…
Join us in welcoming our new Partners! Meet them below: Justin Garton and Ford St. John Justin and his business partner, Ford, are new to SVP Charlotte…
In the Spring of 2006, Rachel Humphries was teaching English as a Second Language through Central Piedmont Community College to a group of recently arrived…
ourBRIDGE focuses on children of immigrant and refugee families, helping them achieve academic success and integration into the community through innovative instructional methods and celebration…
SVP commemorated its last 10 years with a celebration honoring SVP Partners, SVP Investees (nonprofit partners), and our founder, Will Miller. Read Will’s words here…
Our SVP Investees are game changing nonprofits working to attack social and economic inequity in Charlotte. We partner with them by providing our time, expertise,…
Heather Karriker recently joined SVP as Associate Director. She comes to the Charlotte team with a background and passion for partnering with Title 1 schools in education…
Our very own Susan Daniel joined three other impact investment experts Tammie Hoy, Charlie Elberson and Deborah McKetty on Carolina Business Review’s segment. Chris William,…
We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofit entrepreneurs who will be a part of the 5th annual SEED20 experience! Selected for their relevance, innovation,…
Both grew up in Virginia/went to school in-state Both got degrees in finance/work in banking Both heard about SVP through friends and liked the…
SHARE Charlotte is a fantastic website devoted to educating the community about nonprofits and opportunities to get involved with them locally. Through sharecharlotte.com, “neighbors” are connected…
In Austin, TX on September 10, 2015, the SVP network will present their inaugural fast pitch competition, Philanthropitch International! Entrepreneurs from SVP cities all over the…
As the 2015 SVP network conference approaches, it is time to share a few more details about the exciting event in Seattle. The fun begins…
A little about Sarah An Eastern NC small town girl who grew up loving her community and wanting to serve others from a young age,…
Thursday, June 4th the SVP team held a fun, seasonal get-together at Margaret and Harrison Marshall’s home to welcome the SEED20 Class of 2015 to…
Register now for our SVP conference on October 22-24, 2015 in Seattle! The SVP Network will be offering a myriad of classes in addition to Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas…
Volunteer tutors give students enrolled in Heart Math Tutoring skills and encouragement critical to students’ success. This year, eight volunteers reached a milestone with five…
We’re pleased and proud to spend this spring and summer celebrating SVP’s 10-year anniversary of venture philanthropy and service in the Charlotte community. As part…
Carley Porter, a rising senior at Davidson College, joins SVP Charlotte this summer as an intern for three months. Carley’s main responsibilities are writing articles for the…
In 2015, SVP has welcomed a record new number of Partners — and we’re not even halfway through the year! Our membership is its largest…
We’re pleased and proud to spend this year celebrating SVP’s 10-year anniversary of venture philanthropy and service to the Charlotte community. As part of this…
As part of SVP’s 10th anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing stories from several community champions–past and present–who have worked with SVP locally and committed themselves…
Happy New Year and Welcome to the 10-year anniversary of our Charlotte SVP affiliate! We’ve come a long way in the last decade and have…
Did you know that SVP has over 100 Partners in Charlotte and more than 3000 worldwide? New Partners are joining all the time! In 2014,…
Please join us in welcoming new SVP Charlotte Board members Jennifer Davis-Martin and David Webb. Read on and get to know them better!
In 2015-16, SVP is engaging two new Investee organizations: ourBRIDGE and Youth Development Initiatives, Inc. (YDI). Meet both organizations and their dynamic Executive Directors!
“Show, don’t tell.” This is what the stories in the 2014 SVP Network Office Impact Report do. Consider this a glimpse of the impact the…
Charlotte’s SVP contingent turned out solid numbers at this year’s Audacious Philanthropy conference in Austin, TX. Five Charlotte Partners and our whole staff attended, offering…
We love to see our Investee organizations receiving strong support from the community, but something uniquely special happens when they support each other–like when Circle…
Antonia “Neet” Childs and her nonprofit have gone through some restructuring. During the process, the relationships Childs formed with her SEED20 coaches and fellow nonprofit…
by Marinn Bengel Knowing Clarice Locke was an honor and a pleasure, and she will be deeply missed by all Social Venture Partners that have…
No man is an island. To many, this is no more than a cliché. Trite as it may seem though, it is true. Those of…
In 2009, SVP learned about a new program serving older homeowners in Charlotte. The Critical Home Repair Program at Habitat for Humanity (HCHR) was built…
As a young nonprofit, Behailu Academy began feeling a little uncertain about how to develop in a way that would best meet the overwhelming needs…
Great news, Charlotte–we launched our 4th annual SEED20 program yesterday! Individuals and nonprofits in Mecklenburg and bordering counties can download program details and the application…
I was first introduced to Social Venture Partners by SVP’s “founding father” Will Miller (Will was the founding Partner and first Executive Director of SVP…
Finding a way to describe the intangible has been my long time goal as the founder and president of Pearls for Creative Healing. How do…
Since 2010, SVP Charlotte has supported Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), a maternal health program provided by CareRing. In 2014, we began a new relationship with…
Whenever new Partners join SVP, we’re eager to share the story of why they’ve chosen to participate in our unique model of engaged and strategic…
Less than a year ago, ourBRIDGE was nothing more than an idea. It seemed so far from reality that it didn’t even have a name.…
Every year, SVP Charlotte’s Partners gather together to celebrate the communities they’re working alongside and look forward to another year of engaged philanthropy and relationship-building.…
Sandy Marshall is a paradigm-shifter, a glass-ceiling-breaker, a nonprofit executive-turned social entrepreneur. She joins several like-minded leaders in spearheading a surge of national, organizational and…
Dick Sesler describes SEED20 OnStage! as “a cross between a TED Talk and Dancing With The Stars.” As founder and executive director of Camp Blue…
This March, SVP began working with Circle de Luz, an organization that radically empowers young Latinas by supporting their transformation through extensive mentoring, holistic programming…
Debbie Darden has a lot going on–and that may be putting it mildly. Graduations, grandchildren, you name it. In the thick of it all, Debbie…
In the past couple months, we’ve had several new Partners join SVP Charlotte. Let’s get to know them! Dennis Elliott Dennis: I first heard about SVP through…
by Justin Ruckman, co-founder of Priceless Misc Our company, Priceless Misc, has always cared deeply about local entrepreneurs — especially those who haven’t yet had…
