How Venture Capital Meets Philanthropy with Amy Armstrong (Ep.108)
How can venture capital strategies transform the nonprofit world?
Brent Mekosh sits down with Amy Armstrong, CEO of Social Venture Partners Arizona, to explore the synergy between business acumen and charitable initiatives. They discuss the significance of multi-year giving and trust-based philanthropy, emphasizing the profound impact these approaches can have on supporting charitable endeavors.
Top takeaways include:
- The venture capital approach to philanthropy
- Amy’s inspiring story from interior design to nonprofit leadership
- Why multi-year giving is crucial for sustained nonprofit success
- How trust-based philanthropy fosters organizational growth
- And more
Connect with Brent Mekosh:
- 602-255-0555
- LinkedIn: Brent Mekosh
- The Wealth Stewards
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About Our Guest:
Amy is the CEO of Social Venture Partners Arizona, where she has been a partner for 15 years. She was also the founder of Next Generation Philanthropists and Support My Club, two Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. As an active philanthropist in the community, she serves on several boards and governance committees, including Board Secretary and Grant Coordinator for the Kiita Foundation and the Grant Advisor of the Armstrong Family Foundation. She dedicates time to serving college students with foster care backgrounds and recently was co-chair of the ASU President’s Club.
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