Looking for a ray of sunshine during these dark times?
Check out Future Fund 10 LIVE Stream presented by Brady Services on April 21
Future Fund – an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro – is excited to announce that this year’s flagship Future Fund 10 LIVE event will take place via Facebook Live and Vimeo on April 21.
After selling out Triad Stage in 2019, the second-annual Shark-Tank-meets-nonprofit pitch competition is set to go virtual! With so many events postponing and cancelling, Future Fund thought it was important to showcase ten nonprofits who are doing amazing things now and will continue to do their work after COVID-19.
The program will begin on April 21 at 6:00 p.m. on the Facebook Live and Vimeo, with a pre-show showcasing last year’s winner Faith Action International, coaches and members beginning at 5:40. To receive calendar reminders and more information about the event, RSVP on the Future Fund Eventbrite page.
Over the course of the hour-long event, 10 innovative nonprofits that represent an array of causes around Greensboro will pitch their organization, its mission and future initiatives for a chance to win up to $44,000 in grants from the Future Fund. The best part--YOU get to vote for the winner!
The $20,000 Brady’s People’s Choice Winner will be given to the nonprofit with the most votes on FutureFundGSO.org after completion of the 10 pitches. The vote is open to anyone who watches the livestream event. One vote is allowed per person.
Annual and Lifetime Future Fund members will be given the opportunity to award the second and third-place awards of $12,000 and $8,000, respectively. Annual memberships cost $150 or $1,250 for a lifetime commitment with donations going directly into the Future Fund endowment through the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. Learn more about joining the Future Fund today. Note: you must be an active member by April 17 to receive the chance to vote.
If you didn’t see last year’s event—it’s a fun way to engage the community in giving out grants to local nonprofits. Future Fund 10 LIVE employs a “Shark Tank” format in which 10 select nonprofits pitch their organization’s mission and goals to a live audience. After hearing each pitch, attendees vote for their favorite presentation and monetary awards are awarded to the nonprofits that received the most votes. More than $45,000 in grants were awarded to participating organizations in 2019. Throughout the year finalists also receive an opportunity to connect with volunteers, donors, and mentors to help them refine their pitch, grow their program and promote their organization. They also receive expert coaching and mentoring on their pitch to make sure they put their best story forward.
We encourage you to tune in on April 21 at 6pm and bring the family! It’s a great way to learn about nonprofits and philanthropy right here in Guilford County.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER GREENSBORO: The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro is a charitable organization that inspires giving, maximizes opportunities and strengthens communities for present and future generations. With assets approaching $200 million and 650 charitable funds under management, we promote philanthropy by addressing emerging community issues, managing permanent endowments, and working with individuals, families, corporations, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations in achieving their charitable objectives. The Foundation serves as a trustworthy partner and leader in shaping effective responses to community issues and opportunities.
ABOUT FUTURE FUND: Future Fund is an initiative of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. “Funders” make an investment of $150 into the Future Fund endowment each year. Active members plan and produce the innovative Future Fund 10 Program and Future Fund 10 LIVE to award almost $45,000 to local Nonprofits