TUCSON, AZ — December 5, 2024 – Social Venture Partners (SVP) Tucson is excited to announce the 2025 cohort of the Fast Pitch Program, commemorating 10 years of inspiring change, strengthening nonprofits, and fostering meaningful connections between philanthropy and the nonprofit community.
This milestone year of Fast Pitch celebrates the essential role nonprofits play in addressing Tucson’s most pressing challenges.The program equips nonprofit leaders with the skills, visibility, and tools needed to amplify their impact by focusing in providing participants with:
Relationships: SVP Tucson serves as the bridge between nonprofits and philanthropy, fostering meaningful and impactful connections.
Resources: Amplifying nonprofit visibility to provide direct financial support through the signature Main Event Showcase.
Resilience: The free five-month training program equips nonprofits with the tools to thrive, offering expert storytelling guidance, marketing strategy, and donor connections.
Meet the 2025 Fast Pitch cohort
Angelica Mendivil
Compass Affordable Housing, Inc.
Human Resource Coordinator and Tenant Service Manager
Tim Kromer
Amphi Foundation
Executive Director
Jonathan Heras
Borderlands Theater
Educational and Development Director
Denise Aquino
El Grupo Youth Cycling
Executive Director
John Fung
El Rio Health Center Foundation
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
Liana Hicks
Greater Vail Community ReSources
Food Bank Manager
Royce Sparks
Intermountain Centers for Human Development
Communications Manager
Larry Sparks
Tucson Juneteenth Festival, Inc.
President
Check out how this year’s participant received the news that they were selected:
Interested in Supporting the SVP Tucson Fast Pitch Program? There are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact on Tucson’s nonprofit community through the Fast Pitch Program:
Become a Mentor:
Mentorship is at the heart of the Fast Pitch program. SVP Tucson invites community leaders with expertise in public speaking, business development, marketing, or leadership to join as mentors. If you’re passionate about empowering nonprofits, become a mentor and help guide this transformative journey!
Attend the Main Event
Celebrate the power of local nonprofits on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 7 PM, at the Fox Theatre in Downtown Tucson or via our virtual broadcast. This is an event with meaning that you won’t want to miss!
Grow Your Community Impact
Interested in sponsoring Fast Pitch? Contact Brittany Battle to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your organization can make a lasting impact. For more information, email: Brittany Battle, Director of Fast Pitch Program at [email protected]
About SVP Tucson:
SVP Tucson envisions a community where everyone thrives. We achieve this vision by connecting and investing in our community to enhance social impact. SVP Tucson is an ever-expanding community of engaged philanthropists dedicated to building nonprofits’ capacity, strength, and impact in addressing social problems.
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