Can You Still Feel the Energy of Fast Pitch Social Innovation Expo 2012?
Fast Pitch Social Innovation 2012 has come to an end; however, we are still surrounded by the energy of the event. After weeks of training, mentoring, and "pitch" perfection our nonprofit finalists pitched live for philanthropic support on March 6th at Tempe Center for the Arts. Read more about the event in Arizona Republic's article, "Fast Pitch social expo winners get recognition".
Congratulations to the following organizations for taking home the "big checks"!
Mentors' Choice Award $2,500-Yolanda Robinson, Arizona Facts of Life
People's Choice Award $2,5000- Donna Bartos, Purple Ribbon Council
Judges' Innovation Award $10,000- Barbara Fenster, Free Arts of Arizona
SVP Investee Award- Donna Bartos, Purple Ribbon Council
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The Greater Phoenix Fast Pitch Social Innovation Expo is a seven-week training and mentoring program for innovative nonprofits that are effecting social change in the Valley of the Sun which culminates at a live event, where eight finalist compete for philanthropic support.
The event includes a keynote speaker, an interactive discussion of social innovation, and live, three-minute “pitches” from local nonprofits selected for their entrepreneurial approach to creating social change, as well as their ability to powerfully communicate their vision. Up to eight social entrepreneurs will present their pitch to a panel of experts and an audience of investors, business and nonprofit leaders, philanthropists and the media. In addition, participating nonprofits will compete for the chance to win funding in addition to a 5 year investment cycle with Social Venture Partners Arizona, which includes access to partner time and talent in the area of capacity building.
In addition to the formal program, there will be a reception where attendees can interact with the presenting organizations and learn more about their mission, needs and opportunities for support and engagement.
“The night of the event was amazing;
you could just feel the excitement.
It was amazing to see everyone transform.
I would love to help again!”
2011 Fast Pitch Mentor ~ Sally Antczak, AVNET
The 2012 Fast Pitch Semi-Finalists Have Been Selected!
The Fast Pitch journey is well underway. Beginning next week our twenty semi-finalist will begin to perfect their pitch in a effort to compete to be one of the final eight to rapid fire their pitch before a live audience and distinguished panel of judges on
March 6th, 2012 at
Tempe Center for the Arts.
Congratulations to the following semi-finalists: Aguila Youth Leadership Institute, Alert Recall, Blueprint Education, Dysart Community Center, Experience Matters, Free Arts of Arizona, Harvest for Humanity, Keogh Health Connection, Maggies Place, New Global Citizens, Phoenix Womens Sports Association,Purple Ribbon Council, Severson Sisters, Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, The Facts of Life Group Home, The Orchard Community Learning Center,The Phoenix Conservatory of Music, The Welcome to America Project, and Whispering Hope Ranch Foundation and our ASU Student Innovation Participants: Excellence Through Athletics, ONEshot Global and Partnered For Success.
We look foward to having you as part of the journey!
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Didn't make it to our inaugural event in 2011? Click here to watch highlights! 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 presents 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. Center
Presenter: 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
