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 full episode by clicking here.

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 old, and they soon realized they would need to learn all that came with looking for services and therapy to support their child. Jomira won The Brand Building Shop’s Brand Narrative Package, valued at $8,000 at this year’s SEED20 OnStage. Hear their story and how you can support their work by listening to the full podcast episode by clicking here.

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 who is bringing the community together as we understand how trauma affects all of us.

Fran Marie interviews Kim Alexander, who won the Coaches Award at SEED20 2024 for Our Daily Bread Foundation and a prize of $2,000. Listen to the full podcast episode by clicking here.

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 with their yummy dog treats and lovely bakers.

Fran Marie interviews Taila Wucherer, with Arin’s Good Girl Dog Treats about securing a 2nd place prize of $7,000 at this year’s SEED20 OnStage. Listen to the podcast episode by clicking here.

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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 Community Vote Prize of $1,000 at SEED20 2024. Discover more about Katy’s journey and how to support her organization by checking out the episode!

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 prizes in support of their cause. To read the full article by Michelle Boudin, click here.

“It’s my favorite night in Charlotte — it renews your faith in humanity,” says Denise Burkard, the past board chair and decade-long member of Social Venture Partners Charlotte. She’s talking about SEED20, the premier annual event of SVP’s flagship program, where innovative nonprofits have three minutes on stage in front of a packed public audience to pitch their ideas and compete for cash prizes. To read the full article by Michelle Boudin, click here.

SEED20 is the annual signature pitch program of Social Venture Partners Charlotte, which identifies, highlights, and connects the community to the region’s most innovative nonprofits tackling pressing social challenges in our local community. In this episode with Fran Marie, Kristin shares a unique milestone to this year’s class! Click here to listen to the interview.