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 with Arin Wucherer, her mom Talia, and other staff and volunteers at Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats in Belmont, NC. We participated in baking and bagging the dog treats and…
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 hunger! Here’s a look at some of their impressive accomplishments this year: Fundraising on the Rise: They’re on track to surpass their goals this year, thanks in part to an…
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 the memories that were made: Strategic Planning for Success: During a lunch and learn interactive webinar on June 12th, SVP Partners John Pesavento and Patrick Wilde utilized their professional expertise to equip 10 SEED20 Alumni…
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 staff and local podcasters Stuart Watson and Francine Marie spent the day baking bread with Kim Alexander’s Our Daily Bread Foundation, this year’s winner of SEED20 Coaching Award. Between mixing ingredients…
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…