Why SVP: SVP provides an opportunity for me and my wife, Stephanie, to work together with other like-minded people in Charlotte to improve our community in a unique and engaging way.
Why SVP: I discovered SVP through my work with GenOne Charlotte, an SVP Investee. After taking early retirement from my corporate career, I was looking to leverage my strategy and operations skills to give back to the Charlotte community and specifically to impact economic mobility. SVP provides the opportunity to shape the direction of innovative nonprofits and engage in the impact that these nonprofits have on people in the Charlotte area.
Why SVP: After moving to Charlotte mid-pandemic, I found SVP to be a special intersection of engaged community members and organizations doing important work. SVP highlights many of our region’s best qualities – intelligent, welcoming people combining their strengths to enhance a thriving nonprofit and philanthropic community. I gain as much as I give in every opportunity and am excited to see the partnership’s impact in the long term.
Why SVP: When I moved to Charlotte in 2016 with my family, I discovered SVP Charlotte as way to not only connect with others passionate about improving life in our community, but also make positive change by supporting nonprofits directly. I’m proud to be a Board member of an organization that delivers funds and so much more to so many worthy Charlotte nonprofits.
Why SVP: I believe SVP Charlotte is a community of change agents standing …
Why SVP: Most of the time I spend in my day-job with people and teams outside of Charlotte. SVP is an anchor for me to the Charlotte community-really helping me connect with others in-person and feeling like I am contributing to a vibrant nonprofit community. I initially started as a Coach for SEED20 which was a great entree into SVP.
Why SVP: When we joined SVP over a decade ago, my wife, Jennifer, and I were looking for opportunities to engage the nonprofit community in our new hometown. SVP provided a truly unique opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse community of passionate social entrepreneurs. I 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 on our community and beyond.
Why SVP: Coming back to my hometown of Charlotte after many years, I’ve seen SVP to be an excellent connector to help me support many nonprofit organizations, and also to meet like-minded professionals committed to supporting our community. SVP is an easy way to engage quickly and effectively, leveraging my skills and resources in a flexible way that fits my schedule.
Why SVP: Like others, I was inspired by the Venture model and the opportunity it offered me to impact the growth of multiple organizations with economic support and business counsel.