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 started during quarantine, such as Spark Teams continued to grow and thrive. We worked hard to execute the triumphant return of SEED20 to the stage. Produced at a new venue…
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 on May 14, 2024. The purpose of the Expo was to connect local nonprofits and businesses eager to deepen their community involvement. During the Expo, Kristin sat with 23 db…
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…
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 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 full episode…
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…
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 Treats, stood in front of an audience of roughly 500 people and gave a three-minute pitch explaining the nonprofit’s mission as part of SEED20’s 2024 competition. According to Wucherer, the…
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…
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 Theater and captivated us with their inspiring narratives on how they are transforming the greater Charlotte area for the better. Our very own Mark Weber (Managing Partner and Co-Founder) also…