Jennifer and Bill have been involved with Social Venture Partners Charlotte since 2010. They joined SVP Charlotte so that they could volunteer together and give back to the community in a meaningful way. They are both proud to follow in the footsteps of their parents who modeled helping others. Bill was particularly attracted to the venture philanthropy model, which unites SVP partners from all backgrounds with a focus on helping new and emerging nonprofits scale their impact. Jennifer was excited that their charitable donations would go further because they are pooled with other donors’ contributions.
The Martins enjoy leveraging their professional experiences and contributing human capital to local nonprofits. They have served various roles through the years including serving as lead partners for nonprofit investees, helping on Spark Team projects, volunteering for the SEED20 program, and serving on the SVP Charlotte Board. They find enrichment in being part of an organization that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to work together as a team. Making friends and volunteering with them, has been a gratifying part of their SVP Charlotte journey. Jennifer and Bill have two children, Audrey and Henry, and enjoy traveling and walking their dogs together.