Events

Spring & Fall Pitch (2 programs per year)

• PSVP defines a specific program focus area for each event (examples include: Early Childhood Learning, Juvenile Crime Prevention, etc.)
• Non-profit organizations apply for PSVP support
• PSVP Selection Committee narrows to two finalists
• Finalists are coached to prepare for pitch presentation
• Finalists “pitch” PSVP partners and guests at Spring/Fall Pitch event
• Votes cast at event, Investee selected
• $15,000 along with PSVP partner time committed each event

Fast Pitch (tentatively scheduled for January 2011)

• Any non-profit working with at-risk children within Allegheny County is encouraged to apply
• 15-20 Semi-finalists will be selected
• Semi-finalists will be coached for pitch presentation
• Team of coaches will narrow 15-20 groups to 10 finalists
• Finalists will “pitch” audience of 200-300 guests at a high-end dinner event
• All present will vote
• $20-30,000 straight cash prize will be awarded that evening.

“Get Smart” Sessions (2 programs per year)

• Between the Fall Pitch and Spring Pitch, partners will be invited to a “Get Smart” session where a speaker will educate the partnership on the issues relating to the focus area for the upcoming Pitch.

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