Application Period for SEED20 is Now Open! Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for the SEED20 Class of 2024! The SEED20 program supports social entrepreneurs and innovators within Charlotte's nonprofit community who are working to make change happen. Are you the leader of an organization or program with a unique and creative social focus? Consider applying!
Who should apply? - An individual or start up with a well-formed idea for a nonprofit.
- An emerging nonprofit.
- A well-established nonprofit with a new program.
Why should you apply?
Through the SEED20 program, nonprofit participants have the opportunity to share their compelling work with the community and gain: - A succinct and compelling pitch.
- Opportunities to cultivate long-term, cross-sector relationships with sponsors, businesses, other nonprofits, and community leaders.
- Access to new donors and funding opportunities.
- Exposure to a large audience, a strong social media community, and potential volunteers.
- Professional marketing and communications advice and assets
- Membership in the SEED20 alumni network, which provides access to programming from SVP Charlotte including free consulting and learning opportunities.
If you are interested, please click the buttons below to learn more about the program, important dates and criteria. Be sure to submit your application by Thursday, October 26th at 11:59 pm (EDT). If you don't fit the criteria, please pass this information on to any nonprofit innovators you know who might want to apply! |
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Who is Social Venture Partners Charlotte? SVP Charlotte is a nonprofit organization that provides a way for passionate and committed individuals and companies to collectively invest their money, skills, and time to nurture and support some of the most promising nonprofit organizations attacking social and economic inequality within our greater Charlotte region. Founded in 2005, SVP Charlotte is one of over 40 affiliates in 7 countries around the world as part of the Social Venture Partners International network. SVP Charlotte has invested over $1.8 Million dollars and thousands of skilled volunteer hours into high potential, high-impact nonprofits right here in the greater Charlotte area. |
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Why Participate in SEED20? Being part of SEED20 can be a transformative experience, not only for participants but also for staff and supporters of the nonprofits as well as members of the audience. Below, Aisha El, CEO and Lead Therapist for The FACTS Initiative, shares her reaction as she watched Gwendolyn Harris, her colleague and co-founder, speak at SEED20 OnStage last April. Gwendolyn's inspiring pitch ( watch it here) earned The FACTS Initiative the 2nd Place $7,000 cash prize awarded by an audience vote. |
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Join Us as an SVP Partner TODAY! Want to make a difference by getting involved with local nonprofits? We want YOU to help us increase our impact. To date, we have served over 190 nonprofits, which is only possible because of the generosity and talents of our Partners, who serve as donor volunteers.
Our Partner roles are flexible. Individuals and companies invest with SVP Charlotte to leverage financial gifts in combination with their human and social capital to strengthen nonprofits' sustainability in the long term. Partners can take advantage of our educational events and peer learning opportunities. Even more, Partners invest their time and talents towards direct volunteer projects with a broad range of local nonprofits tackling complex social issues in and around Charlotte. With SVP Charlotte, our Partners make a difference while connecting and building relationships with creative thinkers, change-makers, and community-minded leaders.
More work is needed, and we invite you to join us in our mission!If you would like to learn more, you can contact Kristin Beck. |
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Copyright © 2023 Social Venture Partners Charlotte, All rights reserved.Kristin Beck, Executive Director Laurie Grauer, Program Manager SVP Charlotte Board of DirectorsDenise Burkard, Board Chair Scott Leo, Secretary Alyssa Sharpe, Treasurer Bleema Bershad Scott Brennan Ann Marie Beurle David Crane Lea Fitzpatrick
Michele Juliana
Harrison Marshall
Bill Martin |
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