SEED20 Alumni Enrichment Workshop: Equipping Board Members with Fundraising Tools and Insights Nineteen nonprofit leaders and board members from 12 SEED20 alumni organizations attended a two-hour interactive workshop on September 18th focused on improving board fundraising effectiveness. Generously hosted by TowneBank, the working lunch session was facilitated by SVP Board member Adam Wassell…
SVP Partners Support Hope Haven’s Efforts in Recovery and Nonprofit Support On September 19th, SVP Partners and guests gathered at The Forum at Hope Haven for the Q3 Partner Meeting. Hope Haven’s CEO, Kristin Blinson, shared the organization’s significant impact on adults in recovery and its commitment to supporting frontline nonprofit professionals. Since…
Opkalla: A Charlotte-based Startup Leading by Example with Social Venture Partners Opkalla is a Charlotte-based Technology Advisory Services company that helps businesses make smarter technology decisions by providing unbiased insights into emerging and innovative technologies. But their commitment goes beyond insight. Thanks to Steve Ermish, an award-winning technology innovator, Opkalla is a leader in corporate…
Connecting Employees with Their Communities: RSM’s Corporate SVP Partnership RSM US LLP, a leading audit, tax, and consulting firm, has formed a strategic partnership with Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte to foster an environment for community engagement among their employees. Michele Juliana, Principal in the Business Applications practice and Nonprofit and Education Industry Leader at…
SVP Investee Mid-Year Report: GardHouse GardHouse, an SVP Investee, and a 2023 SEED20 alumni is rapidly transforming the landscape for underserved college students by creating a clear path to employment. In just over a year, they’ve achieved remarkable milestones and made a tangible impact on students’ lives. Financial Stability and Growth A cornerstone…
Croixstone Consulting: A Partnership Built on Purpose Croixstone Consulting, a Charlotte-based boutique consulting firm specializing in management consulting, interim leadership, and executive search, has a deep-rooted commitment to community impact. Founded in 2016 by industry veterans Patti and Mark Weber, the company has quickly grown into a recognized leader in its field, earning accolades such…
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…