SVP Full Circle Nonprofit Accelerator Program

SVP Full Circle Nonprofit Accelerator Program

Overview: A capacity-building program for small and mid-sized nonprofits in the Pittsburgh region. Full Circle is a proven program designed to improve organizational efficiency, program implementation, and financial sustainability, and increase overall impact.

Program Duration: 4-month cohort-based program

Partners: Social Venture Partners (SVP) Pittsburgh and The Equity | Impact Center

Program Director: Leigh Solomon Pugliano

Key Problem Addressed: Strategic and tactical operational challenges that nonprofits are experiencing

Program Components:

Intensive hands-on workshops and seminars

Mentoring and coaching from SVP Partners

Networking opportunities with other nonprofits and private sector professionals

Pitch-style showcase event

Curriculum Focus Areas:

Organizational Growth Strategy

Financial Sustainability

Storytelling and Communicating Impact

Benefits for Selected Organizations:

Program Curriculum: 4-month intensive with workshops, seminars, and networking

Coaching: Dedicated team of SVP Partner coaches providing mentoring and strategic support

Network: Access to growing support network of innovating nonprofits and socially conscious professionals

Funding: $3,000 in unrestricted funding plus opportunity to acquire additional funds at pitch event

Storytelling Materials: Professionally produced organizational video and pitch deck

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be designated as 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

Operating in Allegheny County or have a Fiscal Sponsor

Must designate at least two leadership staff to participate consistently throughout 4-month program

Cost: No cost to participate

Geographic Scope: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh area)