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After more than 20 years in Charlotte’s corporate banking world, Kristen Winkle Beck made the leap into the nonprofit sector. Today, she leads Social Venture Partners Charlotte (SVP), a venture philanthropy organization that supports emerging nonprofits by combining grant funding with business expertise and professional networks.
Winkle Beck says many nonprofits are started by passionate community members who see a need but could benefit from connections to people who can help their idea thrive. SVP helps fill that gap, pairing funding with skilled volunteers who can strengthen infrastructure and strategy, ensuring local organizations can grow their impact.
One of SVP’s most visible programs is SEED20, an annual pitch competition and year-long learning experience that equips nonprofit leaders to share their innovative ideas. The program has showcased organizations tackling challenges from literacy and tutoring to homelessness and civic engagement.
On this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Winkle Beck sits down with Ledger editor Tony Mecia to talk about:
Understanding Social Venture Partners Charlotte
The needs and challenges of nonprofits
History and impact of Social Venture Partners
The SEED20 program and how it empowers social entrepreneurs
How to get involved with Social Venture Partners
We hope you enjoy the conversation with Kristin Winkle Beck.
This episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast was produced by Lindsey Banks.
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