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Philanthropitch and Vision Galveston partner to fund nonprofit innovation

Written by Lindsay Tooker

Vision Galveston is partnering with Philanthropitch to help local nonprofits realize their next innovative idea.

Nonprofit organizations operating in or scaling programming to Galveston are eligible to apply to be part of Philanthropitch+ Vision Galveston’s Pitch Event on November 1. Finalists will receive support and training leading up to the event including a workshop on crafting your pitch and articulating your program’s financial model, business coaching, and Marketing 101.

Finalists will:           

  • Secure risk capital to scale your impact
  • Build exposure with new supporters, mentors and volunteers
  • Receive 1:1 pitch training and business coaching

Philanthropitch is a pioneering educational program that culminates in a social impact fast-pitch competition for innovative and scalable nonprofits.

Vision Galveston started as a project to empower the Galveston Island community to define its vision for the city. As a nonprofit organization, Vision Galveston’s focus is acting on their community-fueled strategic plan, connecting the collective community’s vision for Galveston to the resources to make that vision happen by 2040.

Applications close August 14 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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About the author

Lindsay Tooker

Lindsay has worked professionally in the nonprofit world since 2006 in both programmatic and development roles. She graduated from Baylor University in 2009 with a BA in Communication, and has specialized in grant writing and fundraising communications for more than five years.
Lindsay is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Junior League.