Winning pitch: See which nonprofits won SEED20 A lot can change in three minutes, and it did for 10 Charlotte nonprofit leaders who participated in SEED20, the premier annual event presented by Social Venture Partners. Before a packed auditorium, each representative had three minutes to pitch their nonprofit’s inspiring story and compete for cash…
South Park Magazine interviews community members about the impact of SEED20 over the years “It’s my favorite night in Charlotte — it renews your faith in humanity,” says Denise Burkard, the past board chair and decade-long member of Social Venture Partners Charlotte. She’s talking about SEED20, the premier annual event of SVP’s flagship program,…
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…
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 creates a seamless pipeline to employment for underserved college students. They provide paid semester-long internships, career coaching, and other professional development opportunities. GardHouse was awarded SVP Charlotte’s Investee grant in…
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…
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 sheds light on the potential of social media as a powerful tool in combating homelessness. The event also marked a significant moment as Barry Shipp, representing Pivot Point Transitional Housing…
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 that McGuireWoods has officially become a Corporate Partner. McGuireWoods attorneys helped our founding Partners establish our nonprofit entity by assisting in the preparation of essential organizational documents, drafting our corporate governance statement,…
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. Contributing to a person’s Social Capital builds more tight knit communities, increases local knowledge and resource sharing and introduces people to new learning opportunities about culture, art, and economics. In the context…
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 they are making the greater Charlotte region a better place! The Children’s Theater of Charlotte was a buzz with excitement and energy as audience members piled in to support our nonprofit…