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…
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…
SVP Charlotte Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Investee Alumni, Heart Math Tutoring Our partners dedicate their time, resources, and networks to bolster the stability and impact of local nonprofits. The return on investment may be gradual, but the undeniable positive results speak volumes about the power of collaboration. A prime example of this is…
SVP Charlotte is still Catching “Fire” Nineteen Years Later We are thrilled to announce Social Venture Partners Charlotte was recently honored with the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2024 “Catalyst” Fire Award! We humbly accept this recognition as we were nominated alongside outstanding organizations like Apparo – Business and Tech Solutions for Nonprofits, Civility Localized, Dottie…
GardHouse Secures up to $60,000 Social Venture Partners Investee Grant to Further Economic Mobility Among College Students of Color GardHouse, a Charlotte-based nonprofit dedicated to developing college students of color for employment, was awarded SVP Charlotte’s Investee grant in 2024. Over the next three years, GardHouse will receive three payments of $20,000 in annual,…
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 by Charlotte Inno is a testament to the individuals, companies, and organizations driving the local startup ecosystem’s success. The Fire Awards, scheduled for February 15th, promise to be a night of…