NonProfit NewsPod: SVP's Fast Pitch 2026 Ten Finalists Revealed!

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Fast Pitch 2026: Sacramento's Top 10 Nonprofit Finalists Revealed!

The excitement is building for Sacramento Venture Philanthropy's 11th Annual Fast Pitch, and we finally know which 10 nonprofits will take the stage on November 9th at The Sofia in Sacramento!

In this NewsPod, I'm joined by Drew Hayes, Chief Operating Officer of Sacramento Venture Philanthropy (SVP), to reveal this year's finalists and share what promises to make Fast Pitch 2026 one of the biggest and most exciting events yet.

After months of intensive coaching and preparation, each finalist will have just three minutes to share their mission, demonstrate their impact, and inspire an audience of community leaders, philanthropists, and potential supporters.

Drew introduces the 10 finalists: Academy Stay, Alliance for Black NICU Families, Aspire Kids, Auburn Symphony, Bridging Medicine, Building Careers Foundation, Mercy Holistic Ministry, Mosaic West Sac, Rough Healing Heroes, and The Lionheart Community.

We also discuss this year's expanded audience, the new watch party experience, and the many ways attendees can support all 16 nonprofits that participated in the Fast Pitch program. Plus, there's a generous matching gift that will double the first $50,000 raised! WOW!!!

I'll have the privilege of serving as one of this year's judges, and I'm looking forward to witnessing the passion, energy, and incredible stories these nonprofit leaders will bring to the stage.

And the storytelling doesn't end there. All 16 participating nonprofit finalists will have the opportunity to share their full stories on The Nonprofit Podcast Network in the coming year.

Fast Pitch 2026 takes place Monday, November 9th, at The Sofia in Sacramento.

Learn more about the event and Sacramento Venture Philanthropy at https://www.svpsacramento.org/.

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