Social Venture Partners Charlotte

Social Venture Partners Charlotte Visit www.svpcharlotte.org for more information.

SVP Charlotte is an innovative nonprofit that collectively invests Partners' money, skills, and time to nurture Charlotte's most promising nonprofit organizations that attack social and economic inequality. SVP Charlotte is an organization whose members share a common goal of making a difference in their community and becoming more active and informed in their philanthropic work. Using the venture

capital approach, we invests time, expertise and money to develop and support social initiatives or promising nonprofit organizations that will have a measurable, sustainable and positive impact in the community.

One meaningful connection can change the trajectory of a person, an organization, or even a community.At SVP Charlotte, ...
06/11/2026

One meaningful connection can change the trajectory of a person, an organization, or even a community.

At SVP Charlotte, we believe in the power of relationships to create opportunity, strengthen leadership, and build a more connected Charlotte.

Today we’re reflecting on the people who helped us along the way.

Who helped open a door for you, and what impact did it have?

Share your story in the comments.

Give More Than a Donation. At SVP Charlotte, partnership goes beyond financial support.Our Partners invest their time, t...
06/09/2026

Give More Than a Donation.

At SVP Charlotte, partnership goes beyond financial support.

Our Partners invest their time, talent, and resources to help nonprofit leaders strengthen organizations, build capacity, and address some of our community’s most complex challenges.

Through opportunities like Spark Teams, strategic advising, nonprofit coaching, community learning, and hands on engagement, Partners play an active role in creating lasting impact across Charlotte.

As SVP Partner Denise Burkard shared: “SVP is an anchor for me to the Charlotte community, really helping me connect with others in person and feel like I am contributing to a vibrant nonprofit community.”

Whether you’re new to philanthropy or have years of experience, there’s a place for you here.

Interested in learning more about becoming an SVP Partner? We’d love to start the conversation. DM or email Kristin Beck: [email protected]

The learning doesn’t end with SEED20. 🌱This week, SEED20 alumni gathered at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for the first ...
06/05/2026

The learning doesn’t end with SEED20. 🌱

This week, SEED20 alumni gathered at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for the first Alumni Enrichment Program of the season, focused on strengthening grant seeking skills and building a strong foundation for funding success.

A special thank you to Christina Dooley, MLIS, and Jeremy Lytal from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Nonprofit Services team for sharing their expertise and equipping nonprofit leaders with practical tools to identify funding opportunities, strengthen proposals, build funder relationships, and access valuable research resources.

One of the most rewarding parts of is bringing alumni together to continue learning, sharing ideas, and strengthening their impact across Charlotte.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and for the important work you do each day to build a stronger, more thriving Charlotte community.

The learning doesn’t end with SEED20. 🌱This week, SEED20 alumni gathered at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for the first ...
06/05/2026

The learning doesn’t end with SEED20. 🌱

This week, SEED20 alumni gathered at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for the first Alumni Enrichment Program of the season, focused on strengthening grant seeking skills and building a strong foundation for funding success.

A special thank you to Christina L. Dooley, MLIS, and Jeremy Lytle from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s Nonprofit Services team for sharing their expertise and equipping nonprofit leaders with practical tools to identify funding opportunities, strengthen proposals, build funder relationships, and access valuable research resources.

One of the most rewarding parts of SEED20 is bringing alumni together to continue learning, sharing ideas, and strengthening their impact across Charlotte.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and for the important work you do each day to build a stronger, more thriving Charlotte community.

Calling all SVP Partners! Each fall, SVP Partners play a critical role in selecting both the next SEED20 Class and SVP C...
06/03/2026

Calling all SVP Partners!

Each fall, SVP Partners play a critical role in selecting both the next SEED20 Class and SVP Charlotte’s next Investee.

These opportunities offer a unique chance to engage directly with nonprofit leaders, learn more about organizations addressing our community’s greatest challenges, and help shape the future of our nonprofit community.

Whether you’re interested in serving as a First Round Reader, Virtual Interviewer + Second Round Reader, or joining the Investee Selection Team, your perspective and expertise help ensure strong selection decisions and meaningful community impact.

Interested in serving on a Selection Team or learning more? Complete the interest form, and a member of the SVP Charlotte team will follow up with additional information. (Link in bio)

Tonight, SVP Charlotte Partners will gather for an evening of conversation, connection, and community centered around le...
05/27/2026

Tonight, SVP Charlotte Partners will gather for an evening of conversation, connection, and community centered around learning from The Bulb, one of SVP Charlotte’s newest Investee Grant recipients.

The evening will include opportunities to learn more about food insecurity, sustainability, and the innovative work addressing food access across Charlotte, including insights from special guest Sam Fleming, Co-Founder of 100 Gardens and SEED20 Class of 2018 alum.

Moments like these are part of what makes SVP Charlotte unique, bringing together nonprofit leaders, community members, and Partners to learn from one another and build meaningful connections.

Interested in becoming an SVP Charlotte Partner and attending events like this? Reach out to Kristin at [email protected] or send us a message.

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨The nonprofit sector is the third-largest employer in the United States.With approximately 12.8 million...
05/22/2026

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨

The nonprofit sector is the third-largest employer in the United States.

With approximately 12.8 million workers, nonprofits employ more people than the construction, finance, transportation, and information sectors, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Behind those numbers are organizations and people working every day to support communities through education, healthcare, food access, mental health services, housing, the arts, and so much more.

Nonprofits are not just part of our communities, they help keep them moving forward.

“The bridges are already built. We need people to take the risk and cross those bridges.” — Manolo Betancur, That messa...
05/20/2026

“The bridges are already built. We need people to take the risk and cross those bridges.” — Manolo Betancur,

That message echoed throughout last week’s Community Impact Summit, where nonprofit leaders, creatives, community partners, and changemakers gathered to discuss connection, civic engagement, coalition-building, and what it means to truly show up for one another in a rapidly growing city.

From conversations around cultural connection and food insecurity to creativity and civic participation, one theme continued to rise to the surface: stronger communities are built through participation, trust, and human connection.

Thank you to SHARE Charlotte, Charlotte Is Creative, Foundation For The Carolinas, and the many voices who helped make the day so meaningful.

Read Brandi Cagle’s reflections from the summit at svpcharlotte.org/recent-news or link in bio.

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨SVP Charlotte has just 3 full-time staff members: Kristin Winkle Beck, Heather-Camille Hewett, and Bran...
05/18/2026

✨ DID YOU KNOW? ✨

SVP Charlotte has just 3 full-time staff members: Kristin Winkle Beck, Heather-Camille Hewett, and Brandi Cagle.

Our impact is made possible through the generosity of our Partners, volunteers, nonprofit leaders, and community members who continue to show up, give back, and invest in what works.

Small team. Big impact.

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