Social Venture Partners (SVP) is proud to announce Wells Fargo as the Presenting Sponsor of SEED20, a program to identify, highlight, and connect the community to the region’s most promising social entrepreneurs tackling pressing challenges. “It has been truly fantastic to watch this event grow thanks to the continued support of Wells Fargo, our sponsors,…
Join us April 16th for an evening of inspiration, entertainment, and social good! Ticket price includes: Admission to the high-energy, inspiring pitch competition as well as drinks, dinner and mingling before and after the event. You asked and we’re delivering! With an extended Happy Hour before the live event and reserved seating, this year you’ll have…
We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofits who will be a part of the 7th annual SEED20 experience! Selected for their relevance, innovation, and potential for tangible community impact, the SEED20 Class of 2018 is… 100 Gardens ChemoCars Human Capital Investment, Inc. INTech Camp for Girls Lorien Academy of the Arts Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center…
“While we didn’t come away with one of the cash prizes, I feel like I got the biggest prize of all: a strong foundation from which Arts For Life can flourish and grow, to help even more kids in Charlotte – and so many amazing new friends and colleagues!” – Rachel Zink, Arts For Life, Class of…
The 6th Annual SEED20 on Monday evening was a huge success with a prize pool of $46,000, an original spoken word performance by Herrison Chicas, and our largest audience to date – over 900 in attendance! #SEED20 was even trending on twitter! All ten finalists shone and told their stories of transformation, hope, and change with conviction, humor,…
Meet Our SEED20 Finalists Two Months of Coaching Countless Hours of Practicing Three Minutes to Tell Their Story ANSWER Scholarship Body & Soul Senior Fitness Center Charlotte Rescue Mission Children’s Attention Home Families First in Cabarrus County Hip Hop Orchestrated Philips Academy Profound Gentlemen Restore Global Wings for kids On March 27th, the SEED20 Finalists…
We are thrilled to announce the 20 nonprofit entrepreneurs who will be a part of the 6th annual SEED20 experience. Selected for their relevance, innovation, and potential for tangible community impact, the SEED20 Class of 2017 is… ANSWER Scholarship ArtPop BELL Body & Soul Senior Fitness Center Charlotte Rescue Mission (Culinary Social Enterprise) Children’s Attention…
The 5th Annual SEED20 on April 11th was a huge success with our biggest prize pool of $60,000 and our largest audience to date – over 800 in attendance! Ten finalists took the stage of the Knight Theater and gave their inspirational three-minute pitches on their big idea for social change in Charlotte. At the end of…
SEED20 Film Honored with an Emmy! It’s award season and SEED20 got in on the action! Priceless Misc, our video and web partner, created an inspiring short documentary called “Zuri, Rosi, and Circle de Luz” screened at SEED20 OnStage last March. The film features the story of SEED20 alum, Circle de Luz, and their impact on Latinas…
MEET OUR SEED20 FINALISTS! 2 Months of Coaching Countless Hours of Practicing 3 Minutes to Tell Their Story On April 11th, the SEED20 Finalists will share their visions for the future of Charlotte. Will you be there? American Pit Bull Foundation Arts For Life Campus Pride Catapult Concepts Code for Charlotte Digi-Bridge Gen-One Charlotte Redeeming…
The Charlotte Observer showcases the impact of SEED20 coaching and program. Read more here. Jennifer Davis-Martin is the the Social Venture Partners lead partner overseeing this year’s SEED20 competition. “Every year we get to meet people who are determined to make our community better,” Davis-Martin said. “And as long as there are people willing to do…
Charlotte Agenda spotlights SEED20 Finalists and why you should attend SEED20 OnStage. Read more here. If you’ve never been, I consider SEED20 to be one of the most uplifting events in the city. I’ve attended SEED20 for the last three years as an audience member, as a participant and finally as a judge last year (and…