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…
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…