Santa Monica Daily Press - January 13, 2012
Planting the Seeds of Learning
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GRANT ELEMENTARY — "It would be good to get a photographer down here as soon as possible."
That can be an ominous statement, but coming from Alan Friedenberg, it was welcome news. The Grant...>> More
LASVP - October 26, 2011
2011 Social Innovation Fast Pitch Winners
LASVP's 4th Annual Social Innovation Fast Pitch at Annenberg Alchemy's Peer to Peer was an outstanding event that provided an audience of over 1000 with entertainment, information, and inspiration. The evening featured appearances by George Lopez, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Jamie Lee...>> More
Harmony Project - October 20, 2011
President Obama Honors Harmony Project with the 2011 Citizens Medal
On October 20, 2011, President Obama presented the 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor, to 13 recipients, one of whom was Dr. Margaret Martin, the founder of Harmony Project and a presenter at LASVP's 2009 Social Innovation Fast Pitch....>> More
Enhanced Online News - August 24, 2011
2010 Fast Pitch Winner BTS Communications Receives $250,000 Grant
The Jewish Community Foundation recently announced that it has awarded a total of $1.2 million in Cutting Edge Grants to seven local nonprofit organizations whose programs seek to address social issues, Jewish education for special needs students and Jewish...>> More
The Nonprofit Times - August 2, 2011
SVPI Founding President Named to the Top 50 Power and Influence List
Paul Shoemaker, Founding President of SVPI, and Executive Connector SVP Seattle, was named to NonProfit Times’ Top 50 Power and Influence List for the blending of philanthropy development and capacity building. The annual listing names the 50 most influential executives in the...>> More
LASVP - July 19, 2011
New Leaders Council "40 Under 40"
This year not just one but two nonprofit leaders who have worked with LA Social Venture Partners have been chosen by the New Leaders Council as "40 Under 40" winners. LASVP is proud to see Meg Palisoc, the co-founder and CEO of Synergy Charter Academies, and Bethany...>> More
Los Angeles Social Venture Partners - October 22, 2010
2010 Fast Pitch Winners Announced
2010 Social Innovation Fast Pitch Winners Announced!
Event Draws Nearly 500 Attendees
Los Angeles, CA
Last night Los Angeles Social Venture Partners (LASVP), the Academies for Social Entrepreneurship (ASE) and the University of Southern California (USC) hosted the third annual...>> More
Los Angeles Social Venture Partners - October 11, 2010
2010 Fast Pitch Finalists Announced
2010 Social Innovation Fast Pitch Finalists Announced!
Event Almost Sold Out at 500 Attendees
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Social Venture Partners (LASVP), the Academies for Social Entrepreneurship (ASEI and the University of Southern California (USC) are pleased to announce...>> More
Associated Press - March 11, 2010
LASVP Fast Pitch Participant Posse Foundation: A Piece of the Peace Prize
Obama gives away $1.4M Nobel prize
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to donate the $1.4 million from his Nobel Peace Prize to helping students, veterans' families and survivors of Haiti's earthquake, among others, drawing attention to organizations he said "do...>> More
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