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

5. SEED20 promotes the power of social innovation.
What is SEED20?
…an initiative of Social Venture Partners Charlotte
SEED20 promotes the power of social innovation.
We believe in 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 2018 to learn more! 7

8. ACTION ITEM: Visit SEED20.ORG and read the FAQ’s!
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
Group and individual coaching sessions that take place over the course of two months on how to succinctly and powerfully "tell your story”
Exposure to a large audience, an active social media community, and potential funders and volunteers
90% of the Class of 2016 received new monies and/or opportunities to apply for new grants
100% of the Class of 2016 received contact information from individuals who wanted to volunteer/get more information
Marketing and communications advice and assets (photos and videos)
Valuable new cross-sector relationships with businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders
Access to valuable strategic advice
Greater confidence and effectiveness when making presentations —our alumni have gone on to speak at TEDx, PechaKucha, Red Ventures, PhilanthroPitch, CNN Heroes, etc
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
Understand all that SEED20 offers
Obtain 501(c)(3) status to receive any cash awards
Be present at required events
Make the time commitment not only to the important dates, but also to the elbow grease it will take to develop and refine your pitch
Fully engage in the process to produce a crisp, engaging three-minute presentation of the mission, approach, impact, and challenges
Be open to advice and coaching by business and community leaders
Help promote SEED20 and the event on April 16 to your networks on social media, through , and by word of mouth
Understand that a good pitch is about more than just asking for money; it’s an opportunity to share your mission and impact
Obtain 501(c)(3) status to receive any cash awards
ACTION ITEM: Visit SEED20.ORG and read the FAQ’s! 9

10. Important Dates November 1, 2017 Deadline for applications at 11:59 pm
SEED20 Class of 2018 is notified
December 7, 2017
Marketing Preparation Conference Call (12:00 pm) required
January 18, 2018
Class of 2018 “Meet and Greet” required (evening event)
January 31, 2018
Photo and video shoot required (9:00 am-3:30 pm; 2-hour window)
February 8, 2018
Pitch Workshop and Orientation Session required (evening event)
February 19, 2018
1st Coaching session required (evening event)
March 14, 2018
2nd Coaching session required (evening event)
March 28, 2018
Final Coaching session & selection round required (evening event)
March 30, 2018
Finalists notified
April 11, 2018
Dress Rehearsal required for finalists (evening event)
April 16, 2018
SEED20 OnStage required for all participants (Arrive at 3:00 pm) 10

11. Application Process www.SEED20.org/apply
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?
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 11

12. What questions do you have?12