In an effort to support social entrepreneurs tackling some of this city’s toughest problems, and to contribute to the innovative, vibrant culture in the Phoenix area, Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVPAZ),the Lodestar Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, and the SkySong Center are collaborating to produce the annual Greater Phoenix Social Innovation ‘Fast Pitch’ and Showcase.
The goal of the “Fast Pitch” program is to build the capacity of, and create visibility for, innovative local nonprofits and the social entrepreneurs who lead them. Leaders will participate in the program, where they will receive training, feedback and mentoring on how to succinctly and powerfully “tell their story”. Through the process, they will also build valuable cross-sector relationships.
I always look for examples about how our country and community honors and harnesses the great legacy of volunteerism and philanthropy which is part of our nation’s DNA. Each generation is passed such a torch and I am excited to see that SVP, its allies and all the community based groups accept such a responsibility. So proud to be a part of!
- 2011 Nonprofit Participant - Rick Miller of Kids at Hope
Meet our 2011 nonprofit participants and winners…
2011 Winners
$10,000 Prize Winner for Social Venture Partners Arizona's Investee Award and $2,500 for the Mentor's Choice Award
P.O.P.S.I.C.L.E. CenterPresenter: Chris Linn
P.O.P.S.I.C.L.E. Center provides educational tools & resources to children with feeding difficulties, their families & the professionals who work with them. Click here to watch the pitch.
www.popsiclecenter.org
$10,000 Prize Winner for the Judge's Choice Award and $2,500 for the People's Choice Award
Teen Addiction Anonymous
Presenter: Susan Rothery
Teen Addiction Anonymous provides a 12 step program created by teens, for teens, that address addictive behavior. Click here to watch the pitch.
www.teenaddictionanonymous.com
Other Finalists
Accept the Challenge
Presenter: Tony Lamka
Accept the Challenge reduces childhood obesity through true knowledge of nutrition and exercise. Click here to watch the pitch.
www.atchallenge.org
Arizona Quest for Kids
Presenter: Dana Carroll
Arizona Quest for Kids prepares students for success in higher education through mentoring, enrichment, and college guidance. Click here to watch the pitch.
www.azquestforkids.org
Back to School Clothing Drive
Presenter: Karl Gentles
Back to School Clothing Drive provides new school outfits and uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies to children in need. Click here to watch the pitch.
www.backtoschoolclothingdrive.com
Ear Candy Charity
Presenter: Nate Anderson
Ear Candy Charity provides youth access to music education. Click here to watch the pitch.
www.earcandycharity.org
Helping Hands for Single Moms
Presenter: Chris Coffman
Helping Hands for Single Moms helps single moms obtain a college educations and financial independence. Click here to watch the pitch.
www.helpsinglemoms.org
Unlimited Potential
Presenter: Lorraine Moya-Salas
Unlimited Potential builds active and healthy communities by educating and empowering families. Click here to watch.
www.upaz.org
For more information please contact us at fastpitch@svpaz.org