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 for the evening event. Approximately 60 Partners and guests shared the evening and heard his speech on “What’s Your Can’t Not Do?” Paul is the past president of SVP International and…
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 class of 2016 with casual introductions and conversation. Upon gathering in small groups to ‘share their story’, everyone at the event was sure to see at least a few new faces…
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 ($1,000). The SEED20 Cultivators will be a key component of our long-term growth and sustainability strategy. The group of Cultivators that contributed to the 2016 program were… Burkard, Denise &…
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 and effectively lead an organization that is highly effective and healthy. The first phase of the program will focus on individual leadership development (three day self leadership immersion) and the…
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 season. Meg Haynes presented information regarding the progress of Investee ourBRIDGE, Scott Vaughn discussed the upcoming vision for Investee YDI, and Tom Lane, with OneTeam Leadership, introduced the Investee Leadership…
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 training modules that establish effective guidance courses, after school and mentoring programs, and summer enrichment initiatives founded on research and widely recognized best practices. The YDI program and curriculum encourage…
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 how to give a compelling pitch. Dee Lanier, of UNCOMMEN, gave an opening pep talk to the twenty to open the second session before practice and coaching began. The SEED20…
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, and Circle de Luz” screened at SEED20 OnStage last March. The film features the story of SEED20 alum, Circle de Luz, and their impact on Latinas in our community. Not…
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 venture philanthropy! In 2015, we celebrated our first 10 years by looking back and honoring our Partners (members) and our Investees (community nonprofit partners). We also: – Invested in an…
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 direct result of hearing from the Alumni what resources they most needed, and the nonprofit representatives were rewarded with excellent legal advice and new relationships. Dinner was shared followed by…