Beyond the SEED20 Stage in 2024: Setting Nonprofits Up for Success Building on the momentum from last year’s expanded alumni programming, we are offering a series of comprehensive nonprofit workshops to the Class of 2024 alumni and other alumni by invitation. SEED20 coaching equipped our nonprofits with the skills and ability to succinctly and meaningfully share…
SVP Welcomes the Class of 2024 as SEED20 Alumni! Congratulations to the SEED20 Class of 2024! On April 17th, we celebrated our latest cohort at the Annual Alumni Luncheon hosted by Social Venture Partners. The event was held at Galilee Ministries of East Charlotte and catered by the Community Kitchen Program, both proud SEED20 alumni. We had donors…
Margaret and Harrison Marshall Share SVP Charlotte’s History Happy 19th Anniversary to our talented and generous SVP Partners! Since our founding in May 2005, Social Venture Partners (SVP) Charlotte has undergone a remarkable evolution, originally founded by a core group of friends who sought new ways to engage with and serve our community. What…
Terri White of the Charlotte Museum of History Invites Us Out Fran Marie interviews Terri White, the CEO and President of the Charlotte Museum of History. They discuss the museum’s upcoming events, exhibits, and ways to get involved. Terri also won the Professional Video Production Package valued at $3,500 and SEED20 OnStage. Listen to the…
Rooted Hearts Ministries Shares Autism Statistics & Wins Big @SEED20 Event Fran Marie interviews Jomaira Ortiz – Executive Director and Co-founder of Rooted Hearts Ministries, Inc. Her 501c3 understands firsthand the challenges parents face when trying to navigate everything that comes with an Autism diagnosis. Jomaira’s son was diagnosed with Autism diagnosis at 21 months…
Kim Alexander Bakes with Community at Our Daily Bread Foundation When sharing a fresh loaf of hot bread from the oven that’s love! Our Daily Bread Foundation supports underserved youth in Charlotte, Mecklenburg. See all of their programs on their official website. That lovely vision came from Kim Alexander with Our Daily Bread Foundation…
Talia Wucherer Discusses Her SEED20 Experience and the Story Behind Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats on Francine Marie’s Podcast Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats knows how important employment opportunities are for individuals with disabilities. With over 2 million adults with disabilities in North Carolina and 79% unemployed, Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats combats those numbers…
Katy Motsinger Shares Her SEED20 Journey and the Impact of Children’s Attention Home on Francine Marie’s Podcast Fran Marie interviews Katy Motsinger, Director of Development & Marketing for the Children’s Attention Home Day Services program. The organization recently celebrated a significant victory, securing the Wells Fargo People’s Choice Grand Prize of $20,000, and the…
Winning pitch: See which nonprofits won SEED20 A lot can change in three minutes, and it did for 10 Charlotte nonprofit leaders who participated in SEED20, the premier annual event presented by Social Venture Partners. Before a packed auditorium, each representative had three minutes to pitch their nonprofit’s inspiring story and compete for cash…
Another Amazing Year for SEED20! Social Venture Partners Charlotte is thrilled to celebrate the SEED20 Class of 2024! On Tuesday, March 26, ten leaders from innovative, local nonprofits graced the stage, captivating us with their inspiring narratives of how they are transforming the greater Charlotte area for the better. Central Piedmont Community College’s New Theater…
Vote for the SEED20 Participants Who Inspire You! We are in awe of the dedication, hard work, and passion that our nonprofit leaders demonstrate. Now, we want to hear from you: who inspires you the most? Participate in our online daily voting and give your favorite SEED20 class members a chance to win the $1,000…
Two Community Leaders to Host SEED20 OnStage Social Venture Partners Charlotte is pleased continue our new format for the SEED20 OnStage event. Just like last year, our audience and nonprofit participants will be guided through the OnStage program by hosts rather than an MC and judges. We are excited to announce this year’s OnStage event…