SSE Makes Finalist in Fast Pitch Competition for $25,000

Sustainable Surplus has been chosen to be a finalist in the Advance San Diego grant competition, created by San Diego Social Venture Partners (SVP).

The Advance San Diego program provides training and coaching to the executive directors of local nonprofits, in addition to cash awards through the competition.  It is modeled after “fast-pitch” venture capital funding competitions.

“What an incredible experience this has been so far,” exclaimed SSE executive director Sue Prelozni. 

“It’s like the proverbial elevator pitch on steroids,” she said, because in three minutes you must convey who are you, what your mission is and define your impact and outcomes affecting your community.

The program is designed to help nonprofit organizations define their impact and tell their story in a compelling way, in order to more effectively raise the funds needed to build their capacity.

The competition began with over 300 nonprofits in the mix and was whittled down to 30 organizations in the semi-finalist round.  Then 15 nonprofits were chosen as Finalists and will present at the ultimate event on October 9.

For more information about the Final Event and to SUPPORT SSE please click here.