Social Venture Partners in partnership with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is accepting applications for their 2021 Fast Pitch competition.
The Fast Pitch competition includes a business development program designed for nonprofits to grow towards long tern sustainability. All Fast Pitch classes are led by local experts with a focus on the core needs of area nonprofits. Area nonprofits will then “pitch” their nonprofit story to our community audience and judging panel for a chance at unrestricted grant funding.
If you are a 501C3 organizations with all filings current and up to date with the state of Florida you are eligible to participate.
For more information: Fast Pitch – Social Venture Partners (svptampabay.org)
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