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Application Webinar

Join our SEED20 webinar to learn how to tackle social challenges with innovative ideas. Discover the benefits, expectations, and application process.

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Application Webinar

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  1. Application Webinar October 3, 2017 October 17, 2017

  2. What People Are Saying SEED20 has been such a great experience. It helped me to learn to share my vision and network with people who can help! We will take all the volunteers we can get! My SEED20 coach was an incredible asset. She made time to meet with me outside coaching opportunities and encouraged me throughout the process. Kathy Joy – Body & Soul / Class of 2017 Thank you for allowing us to participate. Development is what I hoped for more than anything; I received that – professionally and personally – and then some. SEED20 has been a priceless experience. David Jessup, Jr. – Digi-Bridge / Class of 2016 What an experience! The SEED20 journey was surprising and hard and wonderful – all at the same time! Chantina Hall - Applause for the Cause / Class of 2015 Rachel Humphries – Refugee Support Services / Class of 2014 2

  3. Logistics Find your control panel (top right side of your screen) Note: You will be muted for most of the webinar to minimize background noise. Questions? Ask questions throughout the webinar by typing your question here. We will monitor them and determine the best time/approach to address. Please be patient, your question may not be answered immediately but you will receive a response (verbal or written) before the conclusion of the webinar. At the end of the webinar you may verbally ask more questions by “Raising Your Hand”. Click this button. We will unmute you and you will be able to ask your question. There may be many questions so please be patient. 3

  4. Agenda 1 What is SEED20? 2 What’s in it for me? 3 What’s expected from me? 4 Important Dates 5 Application Process 6 Questions 4

  5. What is SEED20? …an initiative of Social Venture Partners Charlotte • SEED20 promotes the power of social innovation. • We believein the power of social innovation to unleash breakthrough ideas that creatively attack tough social challenges. • We connect innovative people and organizations to funders, to one another, and to the broader Charlotte region. • We empower nonprofits with the skills and confidence to tell their stories in ways that inspire people to act. • We educate the community about pressing social issues and organizations that are dedicated to addressing them. 5

  6. Goal of SEED20 • Identify, highlight, and connect the community to our region’s most innovative ideas for tackling pressing social challenges. • Twenty applicants will be chosen to be a part of the SEED20 Class of 2018 6

  7. SEED20 OnStage • April 16, 2018 • All twenty participants are presented to a broad community audience • Ten participants compete to win cash awards by presenting three-minute “pitches” to a panel of judges and an audience of: • Business and nonprofit leaders • Foundation executives • Other members of the Charlotte community • Presentations are followed by a showcase reception where the audience can interact with the entire SEED20 Class of 2018to learn more! 7

  8. What’s in it for me? • Group and individual coaching • Exposure • Marketing and communications • New, cross-sector relationships • Access to strategic advice • Greater confidence and effectiveness • Membership in the SEED20 Alumni Network ACTION ITEM: Visit SEED20.ORG and read the FAQ’s! 8

  9. What’s expected from me? • Be present at required events • Make the time commitment • Fully engage in the process • Be open to advice and coaching • Help promote SEED20 • Understandall that SEED20 offers • Obtain 501(c)(3) status to receive any cash awards ACTION ITEM: Visit SEED20.ORG and read the FAQ’s! 9

  10. Important Dates 10

  11. Application Process Applications will be judged based on the following criteria: • Potential for Sustainable Impact: Does this idea/program/organization address an important social issue? Is it already having or likely to have a significant long-term impact? • Innovation: Is this idea/program/organization novel, unique, and entrepreneurial? www.SEED20.org/apply • Completed applications must be submitted via the online application tool by no later than 11:59pm on Nov 1, 2017. • If you do not receive confirmation that your application was submitted, please reach out to Susan Daniel sdaniel@svpcharlotte.org 11

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