SVP Full Circle Nonprofit Accelerator Program

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)

Application Process

Specific application steps and submission details are not provided on the website. Eligible nonprofits should contact the Equity | Impact Center directly for application information.