Our very own Susan Daniel joined three other impact investment experts Tammie Hoy, Charlie Elberson and Deborah McKetty on Carolina Business Review’s segment. Chris William, host, led the four in a discussion of impact investing and its differences, risks and payoffs in contrast with traditional donating and nonprofit work. View discussion here!
We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofit entrepreneurs who will be a part of the 5th annual SEED20 experience! Selected for their relevance, innovation, and potential for tangible community impact, the SEED20 Class of 2016 is… 1sTouch, Inc. American Pit Bull Foundation Arts for Life Charlotte Campus Pride Catapult Concepts Code For Charlotte Croquet…
Both grew up in Virginia/went to school in-state Both got degrees in finance/work in banking Both heard about SVP through friends and liked the model Both are involved as HEART math tutors Both have been involved with NFP/Health & Wellness Issue Committee Both value the diversity of connections made through SVP Both think direct…
SHARE Charlotte is a fantastic website devoted to educating the community about nonprofits and opportunities to get involved with them locally. Through sharecharlotte.com, “neighbors” are connected with causes and organizations they care about, ways to volunteer and serve them, and other Charlotteans who feel similarly! (Look for many of our SEED20 alumni on the site!) The…
In Austin, TX on September 10, 2015, the SVP network will present their inaugural fast pitch competition, Philanthropitch International! Entrepreneurs from SVP cities all over the country will present 3-minute pitches about their organizations. SEED20 2015’s Dee Lanier, founder of UNCOMMEN, a mobile app dedicated to getting men more involved in family life, will present on…
As the 2015 SVP network conference approaches, it is time to share a few more details about the exciting event in Seattle. The fun begins Thursday evening, October 22, and lasts through lunch on Saturday the 24th. Reasons you need to be there include: Hearing national speakers Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn Gabriel Kasper Vu…
A little about Sarah An Eastern NC small town girl who grew up loving her community and wanting to serve others from a young age, Sarah Shifflet is no stranger to community service. Her family ran the local hardware store and were major proponents of education. As a first generation college graduate, Sarah knew that her…
Thursday, June 4th the SVP team held a fun, seasonal get-together at Margaret and Harrison Marshall’s home to welcome the SEED20 Class of 2015 to the Alumni Network. Megan Guhl, SEED20 Alumni Network Lead Partner, organized the barbecue supper for the members of all four classes of Seed20 to date and SVP Partners. Along with…
Register now for our SVP conference on October 22-24, 2015 in Seattle! The SVP Network will be offering a myriad of classes in addition to Pulitzer Prize winners Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn as keynote speakers on Saturday morning. Head to https://www.socialventurepartners.org/conference/register-2/ to register ahead of time for this exciting weekend.
Volunteer tutors give students enrolled in Heart Math Tutoring skills and encouragement critical to students’ success. This year, eight volunteers reached a milestone with five years of service (and five of these tutors – noted in bold – are SVP Partners!): Mike Burnett, Andy Cooney, Minna Elliott, Martha Eubank, Reid Leggett, Margaret Marshall, Missy Miller and Lisa Warren.