Social Venture Partners Charlotte

🔙 Flashback to our Fall Social! Last month, 40 SVP Charlotte Partners gathered for an evening of fun, laughter, and connection as we celebrated our work to create a thriving community. Partners invest in local nonprofits and support their mission to make a positive impact. Many thanks to our gracious hosts, @Stephanie Leo and @Scott Leo.  Learn more about our Partners here: https://buff.ly/3NpnBIL #SVPCharlotte #FallSocial #FlashbackFriday #Community #Networking #Nonprofit 

🌱 Become a Volunteer Interviewer at GardHouse, an SVP Investee! Help SVP Investee Gardhouse identify the brightest minds by volunteering to interview potential Spring 2025 cohort members. Date: Thursday, October 24th, 6-7 PM Location: Virtual (Zoom)  Responsibilities: Conduct 25-30 minute Zoom interviews with student applicants, review their personal statements, and provide feedback to help GardHouse select the best candidates for their spring internship program. To sign up or learn more, click here: https://buff.ly/3A0XIvw OR Contact Lizzy Randolph or Jonathan Gardner SVP Investee Lead Team: Michelle Cottrell, Holly Edwards, Michael Sinsheimer, and Cristy Travaglino How did someone mentor you in your chosen career field(s)? Click here to tag them and/or share your story below! 👇 #Volunteer #Mentorship #StudentSuccess #CareerDevelopment #GardHouse #SVPCharlotte

🤝 SVP Charlotte is Proud to highlight our partnership with Opkalla a Charlotte-based technology advisory services company. Together with team members Steve Ermish, Becca Black, and Elizabeth Davis, we're transforming community engagement through corporate partnership.  “We want to instill a culture of giving back to the community. Every person we hire sees SVP Charlotte on the list of nonprofits we support, and we encourage them to get involved either as an individual or through a team event.”- COO Steve Ermish  Curious how each team member is partnering with local nonprofits? Click here for the full story: https://buff.ly/3zZR7l2   How does your company partner with local nonprofits to drive change?  Share your thoughts below!⬇️ #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityEngagement #CharlotteBusiness #TechForGood #SVPCharlotte #GivingBack

🌟 #FlashbackFriday: SVP Q3 Partner Luncheon at The Forum at Hope Haven 🌟 In support of National Recovery Month, SVP Partners gathered at The Forum at Hope Haven Inc. in September. They heard SEED20 program updates and learned about local recovery resources for community members struggling with addiction. CEO Kristin Kelly Blinson, CFRE shared insights on the alarming rise in substance abuse and the importance of community action. Want to learn more about these staggering statistics and how you can support others on their recovery journeys? Click here: https://buff.ly/4dKi9L7 #NationalRecoveryMonth #CommunitySupport #SubstanceAbuseAwareness #SVPCharlotte #HopeHavenInc #GivingBack

✨ Meet our newest SVP Charlotte Partner, Jacquelyn Adams! ✨ Jackie's journey, from teaching high school math in Swahili as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania to leading corporate Learning and Development at ATI SPECIALTY MATERIALS LIMITED, is nothing short of inspiring. Her belief in the power of curiosity and lifelong learning drives her to help others reach their full potential. When she’s not overseeing ATI’s L&D program, Jackie dedicates her time to philanthropy. She founded and led the U.S. chapter of a Kenyan nonprofit, providing a safe haven for girls escaping FGM and forced child marriage. She was also an active member of CLEVELAND SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS and Social Venture Partners Boulder County before moving to the Queen City and joining SVP Charlotte. In her free time, Jackie volunteers with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), sharing leadership insights and spotlighting thought leaders through her column. And did we mention she’s climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Doom? 🏔️ Discover more about Jackie’s incredible journey and her impact on the community by clicking here: https://buff.ly/4eyebX6 #SVPCharlotte #LearningAndDevelopment #Philanthropy #IEEE #WomenInSTEM

⏰ SEED20 Deadline Alert! ⏰ 🌱 "The coaches and the SVP members that were involved in the process really helped us shore up our elevator speech and convey what our organization does in a much better way.” - Carrie Christian of Families Forward Charlotte, SEED20 Alum 🔜 Nonprofits, this is your final call! The SEED20 application deadline is TODAY, October 7th, at 5:00 PM. ❗ Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this transformative program. 🌱 Apply now and let's grow together.https://buff.ly/4039QVu #SEED20 #Nonprofit #Opportunity #Deadline #SVPCharlotte #FamiliesforwardCharlotte

🚨 Last Chance! Applications for SVP Charlotte's SEED20 program close Monday, October 7th at 5 PM. 🚨 Are you a nonprofit looking to grow your organization and make a bigger impact? Our SEED20 program offers expert coaching, professional headshots, videos, and potential funding to help you scale your operations AND share your mission with over 500 community members at SEED20 OnStage on April 1st, 2025! Don't miss this LAST opportunity to join the SEED20 class of 2025. Learn more and apply now: https://buff.ly/4gVPS7h #SEED20 #nonprofit #growth #impact #SVPCharlotte #coaching #funding #resources

SEED20 Alumni Enrichment Workshop: Leveling Up Board Fundraising Want to learn how to boost your nonprofit's impact? Our recent workshop, generously hosted by TowneBank, equipped 19 nonprofit leaders and board members with essential fundraising tools and insights. Led by our Executive Director, Kristin Winkle Beck, CPLC, and SVP Board Member Adam I. Wassell, CFRE, the session covered everything from board responsibilities to donor cycle strategies. Curious about what was covered? Check out this recap: https://buff.ly/3zT0Bym SEED20 Enrichment programs are just one benefit of becoming an SVP SEED20 alum. Want to learn more and apply before the October 7th deadline? Click here:https://buff.ly/4039QVu Special thanks to our participants: Beverly Knox Davis, Sr. SM, PMP, CSM, CLC, CMC from #ABrighterDayOutreach Lawrence M. Gordon II and Ryan S. from Books with Color Richard Armenia from Feeding Charlotte Kim Alexander from #OurDailyBreadFoundation Jack Sheehan and Henry Lander from Assist ME Terri L. White from the Charlotte Museum of History Carey French from Resound Future Bilingual Educators Network Talia Wucherer from Arin's Good Girl Dog Treats Katy Motsinger, MBA from Children's Attention Home Telitha Hight and Carrie Graham, PhD from Families Forward Charlotte Kymberly Byrd from Freedom Fighting Missionaries Michele E Amoroso, Marci T. and Rebecca Golian from Project 2 Heal #SEED20 #Nonprofit #Fundraising #BoardDevelopment #Workshop #CommunityImpact

"Our core values at Croixstone include care, and SVP aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate and sustain transformations." - Mark Weber, Managing Partner, Co-Founder & Co-Owner Social Venture Partners Charlotte would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Croixstone Consulting for hosting our first Corporate Partner Mixer! We were thrilled at the wonderful turnout and conversations throughout the evening. A special thank you to the Croixstone Consulting team: Mark Weber, Patti Weber, Stephanie Burke, and Lisa Cahill for their hard work in turning their office into an engaging networking space. Shout out to members of our other Corporate Partners who attended: RSM US LLP, McGuireWoods LLP, and Opkalla. Want to learn more about how your company can partner with SVP to make a difference in our community? Drop a comment below or visit our website at: https://buff.ly/3XFCJX4 #CorporateSocialResponsibility #SVPCharlotte #NetworkingEvent #CommunityImpact #NonprofitPartnerships #CharlotteNC

Want to make a real difference in Charlotte? 🌱 SEED20 alum José D. Alvarez of Prospera USA says, "Participating was an absolute pleasure! I honed my skills and collaborated with amazing leaders." (2020 Coaches Award Winner, $1,000)   ❓ Have questions about your application? Talk live with SVP staff on Thursday, Sept 26th. No registration is needed, just click here from 3pm-5pm: https://buff.ly/4eyTJVG ⚡ Don't miss out! SEED20 Charlotte applications close Oct 7th at 5 PM! https://buff.ly/4eBVrWf Apply now and start your journey to positive change in the Queen City! #SEED20 #SVPCLT #CLTnonprofits #SVPCharlotte