SVP Charlotte is still Catching “Fire” Nineteen Years Later We are thrilled to announce Social Venture Partners Charlotte was recently honored with the Charlotte Business Journal’s 2024 “Catalyst” Fire Award! We humbly accept this recognition as we were nominated alongside outstanding organizations like Apparo – Business and Tech Solutions for Nonprofits, Civility Localized, Dottie…
GardHouse Secures up to $60,000 Social Venture Partners Investee Grant to Further Economic Mobility Among College Students of Color GardHouse, a Charlotte-based nonprofit dedicated to developing college students of color for employment, was awarded SVP Charlotte’s Investee grant in 2024. Over the next three years, GardHouse will receive three payments of $20,000 in annual,…
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…
On November 11, nonprofits and community leaders took place at The Independent Picture House for a special viewing of the documentary, “@home.” This compelling film sheds light on the potential of social media as a powerful tool in combating homelessness. The event also marked a significant moment as Barry Shipp, representing Pivot Point Transitional Housing…
The law firm of McGuireWoods has been integral in supporting SVP Charlotte with its legal expertise since our founding in 2005. We’re excited to announce that McGuireWoods has officially become a Corporate Partner. McGuireWoods attorneys helped our founding Partners establish our nonprofit entity by assisting in the preparation of essential organizational documents, drafting our corporate governance statement,…
According to Leading on Opportunity’s definition, “Social Capital is defined as a person’s ability to access information resources, support, or opportunity through their social network. Contributing to a person’s Social Capital builds more tight knit communities, increases local knowledge and resource sharing and introduces people to new learning opportunities about culture, art, and economics. In the context…
Congratulations to the SEED20 Class of 2023! The ten nonprofit leaders took the stage on Thursday, April 27, and wowed us with their compelling stories of how they are making the greater Charlotte region a better place! The Children’s Theater of Charlotte was a buzz with excitement and energy as audience members piled in to support our nonprofit…
On March 23rd, RSM, one of our esteemed SVP Corporate Partners, took a proactive step in addressing the prevalent issue of food insecurity by hosting a lunch and learn session in their Uptown Charlotte office. Attended by over 35 employees, the event aimed to deepen their understanding of local food insecurity challenges. Kristin Winkle Beck,…
Founded by David Jessup in 2014, Digi-Bridge is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a generation of learners passionate about science, technology, engineering, and the arts (STEAM). After a successful run at SEED20 OnStage in 2016, David continued leading the organization until 2019 when Alyssa Sharpe assumed the CEO role while David pursued a career in…
As the world returned to more events and meetings in person, including Partner meetings, social gatherings and workshops, our members and nonprofits forged new connections and rekindled relationships. Programs that emerged during the challenging times of the pandemic, such as Spark Teams, became integral offerings for SEED20 alumni and former Investees. SVP Partners and staff…