Organized by BuildASign and Greenlights, Philanthropitch is “a fast pitch forum for Austin’s most promising nonprofit organizations looking for access to human and financial capital. This high energy event is a platform for local organizations to present a specific need that will dramatically grow their impact on the community.” In a nutshell, it’s like Shark Tank for nonprofits. Seven of Austin’s most promising nonprofits have 3 minutes each to present their organization to a panel of judges and audience members, which followed by questions and voting. The following are the 2015 finalists:
- Austin Habitat for Humanity
- Colin’s Hope
- Explore Austin
- H.A.N.D.
- Multicultural Refugee Coalition
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- WeViva
Here’s the link to the result: http://philanthropitch.com/community-impact/.
Enjoy the photos!
Check out some of the photos posted on KVUE. http://www.kvue.com/story/news/features/2015/04/28/event-awards-133k-to-austin-nonprofits/26523799/.