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The 2024 Impact Report is Here – See What You Made Possible

May 1, 2025

We’re excited to announce that the Social Venture Partners Annual impact Report for 2024 is now available—and it’s a powerful reflection…

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Equipping SEED20 Board Members with Fundraising Tools and Insights

September 30, 2024

    SEED20 Alumni Enrichment Workshop: Equipping Board Members with Fundraising Tools and Insights Nineteen nonprofit leaders and board members…

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Q3 Partner Meeting Hosted by the Forum at Hope Haven

September 27, 2024

     SVP Partners Support Hope Haven’s Efforts in Recovery and Nonprofit Support On September 19th, SVP Partners and guests…

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SVP Corporate Partner Spotlight: Opkalla

September 25, 2024

Opkalla: A Charlotte-based Startup Leading by Example with Social Venture Partners Opkalla is a Charlotte-based Technology Advisory Services company that…

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SVP Corporate Partner Spotlight: RSM US LLP

August 27, 2024

Connecting Employees with Their Communities: RSM’s Corporate SVP Partnership RSM US LLP, a leading audit, tax, and consulting firm, has…

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GardHouse Internships: Paving the Way for Student Success

August 2, 2024

SVP Investee Mid-Year Report: GardHouse   GardHouse, an SVP Investee, and a 2023 SEED20 alumni is rapidly transforming the landscape…

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SVP Corporate Partnership Spotlight: Croixstone Consulting

August 1, 2024

Croixstone Consulting: A Partnership Built on Purpose  Croixstone Consulting, a Charlotte-based boutique consulting firm specializing in management consulting, interim leadership,…

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A Morning Spent with Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats

July 31, 2024

SVP Partners and Friends Volunteer with Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats A small group of volunteers from SVP was fortunate…

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Feeding Charlotte: Fighting Food Waste and Reaching New Heights in a New Space!!

July 8, 2024

SVP Investee Mid-Year Update: Feeding Charlotte   Feeding Charlotte is halfway through the year, and they’re already making a huge…

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June: A Month of Engagement with SVP

July 1, 2024

June Snapshots   June was a whirlwind of activity for SVP Charlotte, thanks to our incredible donor volunteers! Here’s a…

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May: A Month of Giving Back at SVP

June 1, 2024

May Snapshots   SVP stayed busy in May supporting Charlotte’s Nonprofit Community through a variety of hands-on engagements. Baking for…

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Social Venture Partners Charlotte Highlights Achievements in 2023 Annual Impact Report

May 24, 2024

2023 was a year marked by impact and innovation. Our quarterly partner meetings and annual summer social were held in…

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23db Productions interviews Kristin Winkle Beck at the Lake Norman Nonprofit Business Expo

May 22, 2024

How Businesses and Professionals Alike Can Impact Local Nonprofits The Lake Norman Economic Development presented the “Connecting Our Communities Nonprofit…

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Founding SVP Partners Reflect on the Evolution of SVP Charlotte

May 1, 2024

Margaret and Harrison Marshall Share SVP Charlotte’s History   Happy 19th Anniversary to our talented and generous SVP Partners! Since…

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Francine Marie Talks About Local History with SEED20 Alum Terri White!

April 24, 2024

Terri White @Charlotte Museum of History Invites Us Out Fran Marie interviews Terri White, the CEO and President of the…

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SEED20 Alumni Jomaira Ortiz sits down with Francine Marie to Talk about Autism

April 24, 2024

Rooted Hearts Ministries Shares Autism Statistics & Wins Big @SEED20 Event Fran Marie interviews Jomaira Ortiz – Executive Director and…

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SEED20 Coaches’ Awardee Kim Alexander Shares Bread with Francine Marie!

April 18, 2024

Kim Alexander Bakes with Community at Our Daily Bread Foundation   When sharing a fresh loaf of hot bread from…

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Gaston Gazette Interviews SEED20 2nd Place Winner Talia Wucherer

April 16, 2024

How the SEED20 competition went for Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats   On March 26, Talia Wucherer, the Executive Director…

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SEED20 2nd Place Winner Talia Wucherer is interviewed by Francine Marie!!

April 12, 2024

 Talia Wucherer Discusses Her SEED20 Experience and the Story Behind Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats on Francine Marie’s Podcast  …

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SEED20 Grand Prize Winner Katy Motsinger in Conversation with Francine Marie!

April 5, 2024

Katy Motsinger Shares Her SEED20 Journey and the Impact of Children’s Attention Home on Francine Marie’s Podcast   Fran Marie…

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SVP Corporate Partner Croixstone Reflects on SEED20 OnStage

April 2, 2024

Congrats to the SEED20 Class of 2024   An electrified atmosphere. The SEED20 Class of 2024 took the stage at…

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South Park Magazine Covers SEED20 OnStage Awards

April 2, 2024

Winning pitch: See which nonprofits won SEED20   A lot can change in three minutes, and it did for 10…

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South Park Magazine Dives into SEED20

March 7, 2024

South Park Magazine interviews community members about the impact of SEED20 over the years   “It’s my favorite night in…

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Francene Marie Gets the Inside Scoop on SEED20

March 7, 2024

Kristin returns to the Francine Marie Podcast to share milestones and updates regarding SEED20   SEED20 is the annual signature…

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Barry Shipp from Winning SEED20 to Winning NC’s Education Lottery!

March 4, 2024

From Lottery Win to Community Win: Barry Shipp’s Journey with Pivot Point and SVP Barry Shipp, CEO of Pivot Point…

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Spotlight on Investee: Heart Math Tutoring’s 10-Year Celebration

March 4, 2024

  SVP Charlotte Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Investee Alumni, Heart Math Tutoring   Our partners dedicate their time, resources, and…

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Celebrating Innovation: Social Venture Partners Charlotte Receives 2024 “Catalyst” Fire Award!

February 16, 2024

SVP Charlotte is still Catching  “Fire” Nineteen Years Later   We are thrilled to announce Social Venture Partners Charlotte was…

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SVP Charlotte Announces 2024 Investee

January 16, 2024

GardHouse Secures up to $60,000 Social Venture Partners Investee Grant to Further Economic Mobility Among College Students of Color  …

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Social Venture Partners Charlotte Named a Finalist for the 2024 Fire Awards

January 12, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Social Venture Partners Charlotte has been named a finalist for Charlotte Inno’s prestigious 2024…

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Barry Shipp Unveils Pivot Point’s First Tiny Home!!!

November 21, 2023

On November 11, nonprofits and community leaders took place at The Independent Picture House for a special viewing of the…

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SVP Charlotte Welcomes McGuireWoods  as Newest Corporate Partner 

November 2, 2023

  The law firm of McGuireWoods has been integral in supporting SVP Charlotte with its legal expertise since our founding in…

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Strengthening Communities: The Power of Social Capital

July 24, 2023

According to Leading on Opportunity’s definition, “Social Capital is defined as a person’s ability to access information resources, support, or…

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Congratulations to the SEED20 Class of 2023 Winners

April 28, 2023

Congratulations to the SEED20 Class of 2023! The ten nonprofit leaders took the stage on Thursday, April 27, and wowed us with…

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RSM Sheds Light on Food Insecurity: A Panel Discussion

April 11, 2023

On March 23rd, RSM, one of our esteemed SVP Corporate Partners, took a proactive step in addressing the prevalent issue…

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SVP Spark Team Drives Strategic Growth for Digi-Bridge

April 4, 2023

Founded by David Jessup in 2014, Digi-Bridge is a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a generation of learners passionate about science,…

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Social Venture Partners Charlotte Highlights Achievements in 2022 Annual Impact Report

February 9, 2023

As the world returned to more events and meetings in person, including Partner meetings, social gatherings and workshops, our members…

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Embarking on a Journey of Impact: Anne Sinsheimer’s Role as a Family Liaison

January 9, 2023

Anne Sinsheimer, a dedicated SVP Partner, discovered Families Forward Charlotte (FFC) when the nonprofit became an SVP Investee. Drawn to…

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Welcome, Youth Meditation, to SVP Charlotte’s Investee Program!

December 14, 2022

We are delighted to share the exciting news that Youth Meditation has been selected as the latest addition to Social…

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SVP Charlotte’s Executive Director Reflects on Our Journey: Celebrating Three Years of SVP Charlotte Impact

October 10, 2022

Fall brings shorter days, cooler temperatures, and the unmistakable aroma of pumpkin spice wafting through coffee shops and hardware stores.…

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LendingTree Empowers Employees with Board Leadership Workshops by SVP Charlotte!

October 3, 2022

Ever thought about joining a nonprofit board? Whether you’re a current or past board member, understanding your core responsibilities beforehand…

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RSM US, LLP: Joining Forces with SVP Charlotte for Community Impact!

September 20, 2022

SVP Charlotte is thrilled to announce its newest corporate partner, RSM US, LLP, a dynamic audit, tax, and consulting services…

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SVP Charlotte Welcomes LendingTree: A New Chapter in Community Empowerment!

September 13, 2022

In a groundbreaking collaboration, SVP Charlotte proudly welcomes LendingTree as a dedicated Corporate Partner committed to capacity building and community…

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Investee Alumni Spotlight: Common Wealth Charlotte’s Growth Empowers Financial Resilience!

August 16, 2022

Today  Common Wealth Charlotte (CWC) is known as one of the premier financial literacy nonprofit organizations supporting the economically fragile…

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ZABS Place Spark Teams Spotlight: Elevating Fundraising Capabilities with SVP Innovation!

August 9, 2022

In the intricate landscape of nonprofit fundraising, innovation takes center stage when necessity sparks invention. This was vividly demonstrated in…

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Investee Spotlight: Soccer Foundation of Charlotte – Scoring Big with SVP Charlotte Support!

August 2, 2022

In the vibrant world of youth soccer and education, the Soccer Foundation of Charlotte (SFC) emerged as a powerhouse, blending…

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Spark Teams Spotlight: Nurturing Growth with Foster Village Charlotte

July 12, 2022

At Foster Village Charlotte (FVC), the commitment to providing a supportive space for children and foster families goes beyond the…

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2022 Spark Teams Mid-Year Report: Igniting Impactful Change

July 5, 2022

The flame of SVP Charlotte’s Spark Teams program continues to burn brightly since its inception in the tumultuous year of…

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Social Venture Partners Charlotte Highlights Achievements in 2021 Annual Impact Report

January 3, 2022

As the pandemic persisted throughout 2021, challenges and needs in our community continued to arise. Social Venture Partners Charlotte (SVP…

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Read and share our latest Impact Report!

May 19, 2021

As we reflect on 2020, innovation and flexibility were foundational to enabling Social Venture Partners (SVP) to expand our impact…

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‘Feeding Charlotte’ during COVID-19

October 20, 2020

By: Kim Aprill, Second Place Prize Winner, SEED20 2020 When the COVID-19 outbreak hit North Carolina and residents were instructed…

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SEED20 Presents: From SEED to Harvest

October 15, 2020

The 150+ nonprofit Social Entrepreneurs EmpowereD who comprise the SEED20 Alumni Network continue to make an impact across a multitude…

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Catching up with Investee, The ROC

May 27, 2020

Congrats to The ROC Graduates! Congratulations to the twelve graduating seniors from The ROC’s first pilot Cohort completing their programs…

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15 Years of Impact

May 20, 2020

May 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of SVP Charlotte!  One of our long time Partners, Catherine Fischer, shared the organization’s…

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And the winners are…….

April 3, 2020

The 9th Annual SEED20 was a huge success! Our transition to SEED20 OnLine due to the COVID-19 crisis featured many…

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Selection Night 2020-SVP Partner Harrison Marshall shares

March 26, 2020

Harrison Marshall, long time SVP Partner and SEED20 Steering Committee member, shared his inspiring thoughts during the SEED20 Selection night…

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Announcing the 10 SEED20 Finalists!

March 16, 2020

At selection night, all twenty participants in the SEED20 Class of 2020 gave their three-minute pitches in hopes of being…

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Urgent Updates for SEED20 OnStage

March 16, 2020

Our Social Venture Partners Board of Directors and our SEED20 Steering Committee recognize the need to do our part in…

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SVP hosts Opioid Panel and Discussion

February 3, 2020

On January 30th, SVP Charlotte hosted an in depth panel and discussion on the Opioid Crisis at WeWork RailYard.  Our…

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What I Learned From Being a Lead Partner by Denise Ratchford

January 22, 2020

December of 2019 marked the close of a three-year grant and partnership that SVP enjoyed with Fashion & Compassion (F&C). …

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Toast to the Twenty Success!

January 21, 2020

Click here to read all about the class of 2020!

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Our Journey with SVP: Fashion & Compassion

December 18, 2019

Lead Partner Perspective Over the last three years, SVP Partner Denise Ratchford has served as Lead Partner for Fashion &…

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The Journey to Housing-Commonwealth Charlotte

December 9, 2019

Beginning with a conversation In September, SVP Charlotte hosted its first book study of Evicted written by Matthew Desmond.  The…

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Announcing the SEED20 Class of 2020!

December 5, 2019

Over the last nine years, SVP has had the opportunity to foster social entrepreneurship in Charlotte. We are thrilled to…

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The Power of Giving-Direct Service

December 3, 2019

Giving Your Time GenOne partners with talented, first-generation students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them successfully navigate to and through college. …

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The Power of Giving Time-Strategic Planning

December 3, 2019

Being an SVP Partner means more than giving financially What if strategic thinking brings you joy?  Henry Lander, an SVP…

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Commonwealth Charlotte Annual report

November 21, 2019

Past SVP Investee, Commonwealth Charlotte, has published its first annual report.  Click the link below to read more! 2019annualreportfinal (1)…

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2020 SEED20 Applications now closed!

November 19, 2019

Thank you to all the nonprofits who applied to become a part of our SEED20 class of 2020!  Our volunteers…

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2019 SVP Annual Partner meeting-recap

November 19, 2019

On November 14th, SVP Charlotte welcomed Partners and guests to the Annual Partner meeting at WeWork RailYard.  This meeting is…

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SVP and The ROC-first year Investee recap

November 19, 2019

SVP and The ROC will close out their first year of investment at the end of December, and have made…

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Partner Workshop: Win, Lose, Collaborate

November 7, 2019

On November 6th, Ben Wilhelm from Unscripted Outcomes provided a workshop to Partners and Investees on trust and collaboration in…

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Where are they now?-2019 SEED20 Alumni Brand the Moth

November 1, 2019

When Sam Guzzie of Brand the Moth joined the 2019 class of SEED20, she shared that she was “honored to…

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SVP Pathways to Partnership + Education Pathways to Employability Panel

October 16, 2019

Social Venture Partners (SVP) welcomed over 55 guests to its new office in the WeWork facility at The Railyard for…

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SVP Charlotte announces Executive Director transition

October 11, 2019

The Social Venture Partners Board of Directors has announced that Susan Daniel will step down at the end of October…

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First SVP Partner book discussion complete!

September 25, 2019

Thank you to the Fischers for hosting our first E3 book discussion on September 23rd!  Evicted, written by Matthew Desmond,…

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SEED20 Applications are now open!

September 17, 2019

The SEED20 2020 application is now live!  SEED20, an initiative of SVP Charlotte, utilizes the power of social innovation to…

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SEED20 2020 Application opens on September 17th for SEED20 2020 on March 31st!

September 11, 2019

The SEED20 2020 season begins next week when applications go live on Tuesday September 17th and closing on October 31st!…

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Upcoming Evicted Book talk hosted by the E3 committee

September 11, 2019

Emmanuel Threatt of Hope Vibes will be joining the conversation as we discuss Evicted by Matthew Desmond.  In Evicted, Princeton sociologist…

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Fall Partner meeting Recap

August 30, 2019

On August 29th, Partners and guests joined in the Kearney Solarium to hear from Ed Price of Community Matters Cafe. …

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Partner, Don Cleven shares his journey to SVP!

August 19, 2019

“Three years ago, I came across a video of GenOne at the Seed20 competition. GenOne’s mission is to partner with…

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SEED20 in Action-Grand Prize Winner Foster Village has a new home!

July 30, 2019

On Monday, July 29th, SEED20 Alumni Foster Village marked its first birthday with a celebration at NoDa Brewing.  Over 500…

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Digi-Bridge announces new CEO-Alyssa Sharpe

July 24, 2019

Alyssa Sharpe will become the new CEO of SVP Investee Digi-Bridge effective August 1, 2019.  Alyssa brings ten years of…

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Investee Impact-Profound Gentlemen

July 23, 2019

Across the country, Profound Gentlemen impacts over 360 teachers and school leaders, with over 70 Gentlemen in Charlotte.  As a…

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SVPI hosting Montgomery Learning Tour

July 10, 2019

SVP International and SVP Los Angeles are teaming up to host a trip to Montgomery, AL to visit the National…

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Blue Sky Committee

Big changes to Wake Forest University Charlotte Center Nonprofit Essentials program!

July 3, 2019

Wake Forest University is pleased to announce a refreshed Nonprofit Essentials certificate course offered at the Charlotte Center campus location.  Kathy…

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Profound Gentlemen is looking for new Board members!

July 1, 2019

Our Investee, Profound Gentlemen, is looking to add to its current Board of Directors.  Please see a description of there…

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ourBRIDGE for KIDS recruiting new Board members!

July 1, 2019

Our Investee, ourBRIDGE for KIDS, is looking to add new members to its Board of Directors.  Please see a description…

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GenOne Celebrates Scholars!

June 20, 2019

On June 6th, SVP Investee GenOne held its annual End of Year Family Celebration at Eastway Middle School.  Two senior…

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The SVP HEART Math Tutoring Partnership

May 29, 2019

Since its inception in 2010, Social Venture Partners played a critical role in the successful launch of HEART Math Tutoring.  After…

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Spring Partner Meeting at the Mint

May 28, 2019

On May 23rd, over 50 Partners gathered at the Mint Museum on Randolph for the Spring Partner meeting.  Darren Ash,…

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SVP Global Summit Success!

May 14, 2019

The first week of May, SVP Affiliates from all over the globe gather in Vancouver, BC to share and learn…

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A New Executive Director at Fashion & Compassion

May 6, 2019

On May 1st, SVP Investee Fashion & Compassion announced the exciting transition of Beth Bell becoming the organization’s new Executive…

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Fashion & Compassion Sidewalk Sale!

April 10, 2019

On April 9th, Partners enjoyed a private shopping event at Investee Fashion & Compassion.  This first time inventory clearance sale…

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And the winner is….

March 26, 2019

Thank you to all who attended our annual SEED20 event last night!

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SEED20-one week away!

March 18, 2019

See you at the Knight on March 25th!

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The 10 SEED20 OnStage Finalists are….

March 11, 2019

Our 10 OnStage finalists are…

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One step closer-SEED20 Selection Night!

March 6, 2019

This Friday, we will announce which 10 finalists will pitch LIVE on March 25th!

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An Evening with Social Venture Partners

March 4, 2019

80 guests and Partners gathered at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in uptown Charlotte

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2018 SVP Charlotte Impact Report now available!

February 27, 2019

We are excited to share our 2018 journey with our Investees and Partners! 2018 Impact Report_final_

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First Partner Meeting of the New Year!

February 18, 2019

Our wonderful Partners and guest gathered on Wednesday, February 13th, for the first SVP Partner meeting of the year.  Thanks…

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An Evening of Impact with SEED20

February 11, 2019

Over 90 guests joined at the Harvey Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture to learn more about SEED20 and…

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SVP Investee Opportunities in 2019!

January 29, 2019

Our SVP Investees are gearing up for another exciting year!  SVP Charlotte welcomed The ROC (Rebuilding Opportunities in Construction) as…

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Meet our 2019 Investee The ROC!

January 2, 2019

SVP and the investment team are excited to announce the new investee for 2019!

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GenOne welcomes its first Navigator cohort!

November 30, 2018

2018 brought many changes for SVP Investee, GenOne.  GenOne partners with talented, first-generation students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them successfully…

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2018 Annual Partner Meeting

November 19, 2018

Over 50 partners gathered at Byron’s South End on November 15th for an evening of good food and great conversation. …

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SEED20 Alumni Event at Camp North End

November 8, 2018

SEED20 Alumni network hosted another great evening on Wednesday night at Camp North End.  SVP partner and owner of Wily,…

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E3 Committee Hosts Charlotte Housing Crisis Conversation

October 24, 2018

 On a wonderful fall evening, the E3 (Explore, Educate, Engage) Committee hosted over 30 partners and guests at the Mint…

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SEED20 Alumni Fall Kickoff at Tyber Creek Pub

October 15, 2018

On October 3rd, SVP Charlotte hosted its Fall Kickoff SEED20 event at Tyber Creek Pub in Dilworth.  Over 35 SVP partners…

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SVP Charlotte welcomes new Operations Manager!

September 11, 2018

SVP Staff and Board are excited to welcome Katie Gauntner as the new part-time Operations Manager in Charlotte.

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SVP Charlotte is hiring!

August 14, 2018

The Operations Manager, working closely with the SVP staff, will have the exciting opportunity to help take one of Charlotte’s…

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New Lead Partner for SEED20 SHAREs her excitement for available support opportunities for nonprofits

July 31, 2018

SHARE Charlotte and Social Venture Partners share a common goal to cultivate and strengthen our local nonprofit community.

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Common Wealth Charlotte announces new Executive Director

July 31, 2018

Common Wealth Charlotte (CWC) recently announced a new Executive Director

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SVP Investee, Heart Math Tutoring, wraps up school year with great success

July 31, 2018

Thank you and SVP so much for your continued support of Heart over the last year! Once again it has…

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Reporting big impact in 2017!

July 31, 2018

Our newest annual report is here and we are excited to share!

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Meet the winners of SEED20 OnStage 2018!

April 20, 2018

After weeks of coaching, practice and an unbelievable evening, the awards go to…

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SEED20 Announces Top 10 Presenters!

April 3, 2018

Over the past few months 20 local organizations have received coaching and mentorship. SEED20 recently hosted Selection Night where all…

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Welcome to our 2018 Investees!

December 14, 2017

SVP Charlotte is excited to announce our newest deep, multi-year Investments! Thanks to generous contributions of both time and money…

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Engage, Explore, Educate (E3) provides new engagement opportunities to Partnership

December 14, 2017

Engage, Explore, and Educate Through E3, by: SVP Partner, Patti Weber Starting in early 2018, the newly formed E3 (Engage,…

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SEED20 Alumni Network Corner

December 13, 2017

A letter from a SEED20 alumni, Jen Band (Playing for Others) as she reflects on 2017 and looks to 2018:…

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Ladies Night at Fashion and Compassion

November 2, 2017

Lead Partners, Meredith Jolly and Denise Ratchford had a wonderful idea sitting around the table at SVP for a Fashion…

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SVP Blue Sky Committee Launches Engaging New Speaker Series

November 2, 2017

Blue Sky Committee Chair, Eric Gorman The Blue Sky Committee has been exploring key players, big trends, and innovative initiatives…

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Lead Partner shares exciting news about the SEED20 Alumni Network

November 2, 2017

SEED20 Alumni Network, by Debbie Darden (Pictured: SVP Partner, Joanne Beam) One of the unique features of SEED20 is that…

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Summertime at SVP Charlotte

August 17, 2017

We here at SVP Charlotte headquarters often hear, “You slow down in the summer, don’t you?”. The short answer is,…

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SVP Investees gearing up for fall!

August 17, 2017

They have worked hard all summer and are gearing up for fall. They are ready, are you? We took some…

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Partner Feature: The Power of Fashion and Compassion

August 15, 2017

As we seek to give back to Charlotte through SVP, it is a real gift to be exposed to the…

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Partner Feature: What you should know about SEED20

February 14, 2017

If you haven’t attended the SEED20 OnStage event before, you are in for a real treat. Ever need a chance…

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SVP Investee, Digi-Bridge, gets new digs!

February 14, 2017

New SVP Investee, Digi-Bridge, had the opportunity to snag an amazing classroom and office space for their fast growing organization.

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Fall in Love with SVP Charlotte!

February 14, 2017

Whether you have been with SVP for 10 years (yay!) or 10 days (woohoo!), we want to make sure you…

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We’ve Moved!

November 29, 2016

SVP staff is pleased to announce we have moved offices! A special thank you to Beacon Partners for being such…

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SVP welcomes two new Investees into 2017!

November 23, 2016

SVP is excited to announce our two new Investees! Please meet:

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What can SEED20 do for YOU?

November 22, 2016

Listening to a story being told at a SEED20 Alumni event recently, we asked Ian Joyce, grand prize winner of…

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Social Media: Just for millennials?

November 22, 2016

Kicking off a new series of feature articles, we invited SVP Partner, Mark Weber, to talk a little bit about…

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One Team Leadership Experience : Update!

October 7, 2016

Nonprofits have many things on which to focus their attention each day. They are working constantly to better their organizations…

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SVP welcomes new Partners at ‘meet and greet’ event

October 7, 2016

Executive Director, Susan Daniel, welcomed Partners that have joined SVP in the last few months at a ‘New Partner Meet…

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Duke Endowment Hosts SVP Partners for Quarterly Partner Meeting

October 7, 2016

The Duke Endowment was host for the third quarterly SVP Partner meeting of the year. Rhett Mabry presented on the…

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Seed20 Class of 2016: Where are they now?

August 10, 2016

What happens after the ‘big event’? Two alumni tell their story of where they are now, and what SEED20 did for…

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Heart Math Tutoring is looking forward to new school year!

August 10, 2016

School starts back up at the end of this month, and SVP Investee Heart Math Tutoring is working to pair…

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Charlotte Community ToolBank provides space and much more

August 9, 2016

A past Seed20 participant, the Charlotte Community ToolBank is continuing to do great things in the Charlotte area.  The ToolBank…

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Heart Math Tutoring is growing and needs tutors for new school year!

July 7, 2016

Charlotte’s high-poverty schools and students need the community’s help, and volunteering with Heart Math Tutoring is a fun, effective way…

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James Ford speaks to SVP Partnership

June 8, 2016

The second Partner meeting of the year was held on May 17th, and continued the trend of the ‘Lunch and…

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An Evening with Paul Shoemaker

June 7, 2016

SVP welcomed Paul Shoemaker in April for an ‘Engage & Explore’ evening at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. The Partnership enjoyed dinner and…

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SEED20 Alumni Network meets new ‘graduates’

June 7, 2016

Wednesday, May 18th, the leadership group of the SEED20 Alumni Network held a fun, BBQ get-together at the home of Chris and Jodi…

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A Special Thank You to SEED20 Cultivators!

May 3, 2016

SVP was excited to launch the SEED20 Cultivators for the SEED20 Class of 2016.  This is a group of individuals committed to…

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Investees get awesome leadership opportunity!

March 8, 2016

SVP is grateful for a wonderful leadership opportunity being provided to our Investees by Tom Lane and OneTeam Leadership. This program…

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Guest speaker attends first Partner meeting of the year

March 8, 2016

SVP had a great turn out for the first Partner meeting of 2016.  It was great to see everyone and…

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Investee Update: YDI

March 7, 2016

Youth Development Initiatives Inc. (YDI) seeks to maximize the potential in underprivileged, at-risk youth and the agencies that work with…

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SEED20 in full swing!

March 7, 2016

SEED20 kicked off the coaching sessions with a successful workshop. Cathy Anderson, formerly of Queens University, and Partner Reginald White, of…

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SEED20 Video Honored with an Emmy!

March 4, 2016

It’s award season and SEED20 got in on the action! Priceless Misc, our video and web partner, created an inspiring…

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Welcome to 2016 SVP: From Executive Director, Susan Daniel

February 4, 2016

Happy New Year to you all! I am excited to enter 2016 with you as SVP turns to our second…

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SEED20 Alumni: First “Ask A Lawyer” night a huge success!

February 4, 2016

A great thank you to the attorneys at McGuireWoods for hosting the latest workshop for the SEED20 Alumni Network, Ask-A-Lawyer…

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SVP Charlotte rings in New Year with largest number of Partners to date!

February 4, 2016

Join us in welcoming our new Partners! Meet them below: Justin Garton and Ford St. John Justin and his business partner,…

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SEED20 Alumni Update: Refugee Support Services

February 4, 2016

In the Spring of 2006, Rachel Humphries was teaching English as a Second Language through Central Piedmont Community College to…

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Investee Spotlight: ourBRIDGE

February 4, 2016

ourBRIDGE focuses on children of immigrant and refugee families, helping them achieve academic success and integration into the community through…

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SVP Commemorates 10 years – A reflection from founder, Will Miller

December 14, 2015

SVP commemorated its last 10 years with a celebration honoring SVP Partners, SVP Investees (nonprofit partners), and our founder, Will…

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SVP Celebrates 10 Years – Selfie Style!

December 14, 2015

Our SVP Investees are game changing nonprofits working to attack social and economic inequity in Charlotte.  We partner with them…

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SVP Charlotte Welcomes Associate Director

December 9, 2015

Heather Karriker recently joined SVP as Associate Director. She comes to the Charlotte team with a background and passion for partnering with…

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Impact Investing: SVP Executive Director on Carolina Business Review

December 9, 2015

Our very own Susan Daniel joined three other impact investment experts Tammie Hoy, Charlie Elberson and Deborah McKetty on Carolina…

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SVP Charlotte Announces SEED20 Class of 2016!

December 9, 2015

We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofit entrepreneurs who will be a part of the 5th annual SEED20 experience!…

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What do SVP Partners Chris Pineno & Neal Noland have in Common?

July 31, 2015

  Both grew up in Virginia/went to school in-state Both got degrees in finance/work in banking Both heard about SVP…

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A Website to Know: Share Charlotte!

July 31, 2015

SHARE Charlotte is a fantastic website devoted to educating the community about nonprofits and opportunities to get involved with them…

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Philanthropitch: UNCOMMEN Represents Charlotte at the National SVP Fast Pitch Competition

July 31, 2015

In Austin, TX on September 10, 2015, the SVP network will present their inaugural fast pitch competition, Philanthropitch International! Entrepreneurs from…

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2015 SVP Conference in Seattle – GO!

July 31, 2015

As the 2015 SVP network conference approaches, it is time to share a few more details about the exciting event…

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Partner Profile: Sarah Shifflet

June 29, 2015

A little about Sarah An Eastern NC small town girl who grew up loving her community and wanting to serve…

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Summer Alumni Network Kickoff: Seed20 Party

June 29, 2015

Thursday, June 4th the SVP team held a fun, seasonal get-together at Margaret and Harrison Marshall’s home to welcome the…

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Nicholas Kristof at Audacious Philanthropy: SVP Network Conference 2015! Registration Open Now!

June 29, 2015

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…

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SVP Partners among Volunteers who Completed 5 Years with Heart!

June 29, 2015

Volunteer tutors give students enrolled in Heart Math Tutoring skills and encouragement critical to students’ success. This year, eight volunteers…

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Our Decade of SVP Investees!

June 29, 2015

We’re pleased and proud to spend this spring and summer celebrating SVP’s 10-year anniversary of venture philanthropy and service in…

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SVP Welcomes Summer Intern!

June 29, 2015

Carley Porter, a rising senior at Davidson College, joins SVP Charlotte this summer as an intern for three months. Carley’s main…

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SVP Welcomes New Partners

Welcome, New Partners!

May 7, 2015

In 2015, SVP has welcomed a record new number of Partners — and we’re not even halfway through the year!…

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10 Reasons Why SVP Started in Charlotte

May 7, 2015

We’re pleased and proud to spend this year celebrating SVP’s 10-year anniversary of venture philanthropy and service to the Charlotte…

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10-year SVP Partner Margaret Marshall

SVP Champions: Meet Margaret Marshall

April 30, 2015

As part of SVP’s 10th anniversary celebration, we’ll be sharing stories from several community champions–past and present–who have worked with…

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Susan Daniel, Executive Director

SVP10: Powerful Impact, Passionate Stories

January 28, 2015

Happy New Year and Welcome to the 10-year anniversary of our Charlotte SVP affiliate! We’ve come a long way in…

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Welcome, New Partners!

January 28, 2015

Did you know that SVP has over 100 Partners in Charlotte and more than 3000 worldwide? New Partners are joining…

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Jennifer Davis-Martin and David Webb, SVP Charlotte Board members

Welcome, New Board Members!

January 27, 2015

Please join us in welcoming new SVP Charlotte Board members Jennifer Davis-Martin and David Webb. Read on and get to…

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Darryl Bego (L) of YDI and Sil Ganzo (R) of ourBRIDGE

Welcome, New Investees: ourBRIDGE and YDI

January 27, 2015

In 2015-16, SVP is engaging two new Investee organizations: ourBRIDGE and Youth Development Initiatives, Inc. (YDI). Meet both organizations and…

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2014 SVP Network Impact Report

2014 SVP Network Impact Report

January 14, 2015

“Show, don’t tell.” This is what the stories in the 2014 SVP Network Office Impact Report do. Consider this a…

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All About Philanthropy: Recapping SVP’s Global Conference in Austin, TX

November 25, 2014

Charlotte’s SVP contingent turned out solid numbers at this year’s Audacious Philanthropy conference in Austin, TX. Five Charlotte Partners and…

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Circle De Luz & Sow Much Good Volunteer Day

Investees Get Involved: Circle de Luz and Sow Much Good

November 25, 2014

We love to see our Investee organizations receiving strong support from the community, but something uniquely special happens when they…

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Antonia "Neet" Childs of Neets Sweets at SEED20

My SEED20 Story: Antonia “Neet” Childs of Neets Sweets and Market Your Mind

November 18, 2014

Antonia “Neet” Childs and her nonprofit have gone through some restructuring. During the process, the relationships Childs formed with her…

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Remembering Clarice Locke: A Memorial

November 14, 2014

by Marinn Bengel Knowing Clarice Locke was an honor and a pleasure, and she will be deeply missed by all…

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Mara Campolungo of The Sandbox

My SEED20 Story: Mara Campolungo of The Sandbox

November 6, 2014

No man is an island. To many, this is no more than a cliché. Trite as it may seem though,…

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Habitat Critical Home Repair: Then and Now

October 28, 2014

In 2009, SVP learned about a new program serving older homeowners in Charlotte. The Critical Home Repair Program at Habitat…

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Behailu Academy

My SEED20 Story: Lori Krzeszewski of Behailu Academy

October 10, 2014

As a young nonprofit, Behailu Academy began feeling a little uncertain about how to develop in a way that would…

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SEED20 Class of 2014

SEED20 Launches for 2015!

October 2, 2014

Great news, Charlotte–we launched our 4th annual SEED20 program yesterday! Individuals and nonprofits in Mecklenburg and bordering counties can download…

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Blanton Hamilton, SVP Charlotte Board Chair

SVP Board Member Blanton Hamilton: “A sincere passion for changing the world”

September 10, 2014

I was first introduced to Social Venture Partners by SVP’s “founding father” Will Miller (Will was the founding Partner and…

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Sandra Guynes of Pearls for Creative Healing

My SEED Story: Sandra Guynes of Pearls for Creative Healing

August 20, 2014

Finding a way to describe the intangible has been my long time goal as the founder and president of Pearls…

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Ursual Douglas, NFP at CareRing Program Director

Nurse Family Partnership – SVP Investee Deepens Community Impact

August 19, 2014

Since 2010, SVP Charlotte has supported Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), a maternal health program provided by CareRing. In 2014, we…

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Charlotte skyline

Why Engaged Philanthropy? New Partners Share Their Stories

July 31, 2014

Whenever new Partners join SVP, we’re eager to share the story of why they’ve chosen to participate in our unique…

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Sil Ganzo of ourBRIDGE

My SEED20 Story: Sil Ganzó of ourBRIDGE

July 17, 2014

Less than a year ago, ourBRIDGE was nothing more than an idea. It seemed so far from reality that it…

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SVP Charlotte Partners

SVP, Selfies and Strategy Sessions!

July 7, 2014

Every year, SVP Charlotte’s Partners gather together to celebrate the communities they’re working alongside and look forward to another year…

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Sandy Marshall of Project Scientist at SEED20

My SEED20 Story: Sandy Marshall of Project Scientist

July 7, 2014

Sandy Marshall is a paradigm-shifter, a glass-ceiling-breaker, a nonprofit executive-turned social entrepreneur. She joins several like-minded leaders in spearheading a…

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Dick Sesler at SEED20 OnStage!

My SEED20 Story: Dick Sesler of Camp Blue Skies

July 7, 2014

Dick Sesler describes SEED20 OnStage! as “a cross between a TED Talk and Dancing With The Stars.” As founder and…

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Circle de Luz: SVP Charlotte’s Newest Investee

June 10, 2014

This March, SVP began working with Circle de Luz, an organization that radically empowers young Latinas by supporting their transformation…

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From SEED to SEED

June 9, 2014

Debbie Darden has a lot going on–and that may be putting it mildly. Graduations, grandchildren, you name it. In the…

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Beth Silverstein welcomes SVP Parnters

Welcome, New Partners!

June 9, 2014

In the past couple months, we’ve had several new Partners join SVP Charlotte. Let’s get to know them! Dennis Elliott…

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Picture of the SEED20 tree

The Story (and storytellers) of SEED20

June 5, 2014

by Justin Ruckman, co-founder of Priceless Misc Our company, Priceless Misc, has always cared deeply about local entrepreneurs — especially…

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