“Three years ago, I came across a video of GenOne at the Seed20 competition. GenOne’s mission is to partner with talented, first-generation students from disadvantage backgrounds, helping them successfully navigate to and through college. This spoke to me, but the experience also provided an introduction to Social Venture Partners, a great venture philanthropy organization that…
On Monday, July 29th, SEED20 Alumni Foster Village marked its first birthday with a celebration at NoDa Brewing. Over 500 guests were on hand to hear the big reveal-a new home for the organization! Using their 2019 SEED20 grand prize winnings and support from donors, Foster Village will establish a permanent location in the Oakhurst…
Across the country, Profound Gentlemen impacts over 360 teachers and school leaders, with over 70 Gentlemen in Charlotte. As a result of the support provided to each educator, 80% believed that PG helped them navigate the education profession, 41% received a leadership award in their schools, and 98% returned to their schools better prepared to…
SVP International and SVP Los Angeles are teaming up to host a trip to Montgomery, AL to visit the National Memorial for Peace & Justice and the Legacy Museum. This trip is open to anyone who wants to understand U.S. history and present-day inequities. Taking place from July 17-19, attendees will visit the museum and…
Wake Forest University is pleased to announce a refreshed Nonprofit Essentials certificate course offered at the Charlotte Center campus location. Kathy Izard and Holly Welch Stubbing will guide the refreshed nonprofit course, comprised of nine skill-developing sessions for nonprofit professionals and offered onsite in our uptown Charlotte campus from September through April. Kathy’s and Holly’s leadership will guide the…
Our Investee, Profound Gentlemen, is looking to add to its current Board of Directors. Please see a description of there needs here: Profound Gentlemen Board
Our Investee, ourBRIDGE for KIDS, is looking to add new members to its Board of Directors. Please see a description of needs here: ourBRIDGE for KIDS Board Member Needs Please contact Executive Director, Sil Ganzo at sil@joinourbridge.org, for more information.
On June 6th, SVP Investee GenOne held its annual End of Year Family Celebration at Eastway Middle School. Two senior Scholars presented their journey and where they will be attending college in the fall. The stories of GenOne Scholars are so impactful and they are such inspiring young people who have taught the organization so…
Since its inception in 2010, Social Venture Partners played a critical role in the successful launch of HEART Math Tutoring. After seven wonderful years, HEART Math will be rolling off as an SVP Investee. The organization began with focused effort from several Partners, and continues today providing 50 volunteer hours per week, per school, of targeted,…
On May 23rd, over 50 Partners gathered at the Mint Museum on Randolph for the Spring Partner meeting. Darren Ash, Executive Director of The ROC, shared his experience with trauma informed counseling. This practice recognizes and emphasizes understanding how the traumatic experience impacts children and adults, and their mental, behavioral, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. …