Sometimes the idea for an organization begins with a personal turning point. For Jonathan Gardner, it was a moment that changed the way he thought about opportunity, careers, and the role relationships play in opening doors. That realization eventually led to the creation of GardHouse in 2019, an organization built on the belief that talent and hard work matter,…
Many nonprofit organizations rely on strong board members to help advance their mission and strengthen their impact. Yet for those interested in serving, it can be difficult to know where to start, what to expect, or how to find the right fit. Social Venture Partners Charlotte is hosting Nonprofit Boards: Get Engaged, a free virtual…
Consistency in Action A conversation with SVP Charlotte Investee The Bulb about food access, community, and sustainable growth. For Lisa Mathews, Executive Director of The Bulb, it starts with something simple: knowing food will be available today, next week, and next month. Earlier this year, The Bulb received SVP Charlotte’s Investee Grant, which provides multi-year funding and…
The Bridges Are Already Built Reflections on Connection, Coalition, and Community from the SHARE Charlotte Community Impact Summit by Brandi Cagle Last week, SVP gathered alongside nonprofit leaders, community partners, creatives, and changemakers from across Charlotte for the 2026 SHARE Charlotte Community Impact Summit. Throughout the day, conversations moved across topics ranging from civic engagement and food…
We’re excited to share SVP Charlotte’s 2025 Impact Report. Each year, this report offers a moment to step back and reflect on how SVP shows up alongside nonprofits across the Charlotte community. In 2025, that looked like funding, skilled volunteer support through Spark Teams, and the continued growth of SEED20, all working together to strengthen…
Social Venture Partners Charlotte Invests in The Bulb Gallery as 2026 Investee Investment grant provides unrestricted funding and hands-on partnership to strengthen The Bulb Gallery’s community-led food access model CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte has named The Bulb Gallery as its 2026 Investee grant recipient, recognizing the organization’s innovative, community-rooted approach to…
What does 20 years of impact look like? This video highlights the leaders, Partners, and nonprofits who helped strengthen our community through collaboration and shared purpose. Take a look back at the journey and the people behind it. Thank you to Mark Weber, Susan Daniel, Debbie Darden, Alyssa Sharpe, Henry Lander, Emily Elliott Gaffney, Sil…
Social Venture Partners Charlotte is proud to spotlight Susan Daniel, who joined our organization in 2008 as our Executive Director, and first paid staff member. Over the next 11 years until her retirement in 2019, Susan helped establish the foundational processes and culture that transformed SVP Charlotte into the fifth largest affiliate in the Social…
Kristin Winkle Beck, Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Charlotte, shares how the organization boosts nonprofits through funding, expertise and its SEED20 program. Click here to listen to the podcast and read the article.
We are off to a strong start in 2025 with two Spark Team projects already completed, three projects currently in progress, and three more set to launch in May and June, bringing the total to eight Spark Team projects thus far (for perspective, we completed 10 projects in 2024). These high-impact, short-term engagements span key…