Fast Pitch
Directly linked to any organization’s success is their ability to communicate in a compelling way.
To help organizations communicate more effectively, SVP created Fast Pitch.
Fast Pitch is a guided learning experience where selected non-profits, over the course of two months, receive professional training in several guided workshops and one on one coaching. Each participating non-profit is assigned their own coaches who train them on how to succinctly and powerfully “tell their story.”
The program culminates in a “Fast Pitch” competition – where finalists share their stories in front of a live audience of 400 and local judges. Since the program began in 2012, we have given away more than $220,000 to local non-profits.
Fast Pitch is a great opportunity for both coaches and non-profits to learn new skills and learn more about the great work that is taking place in our community.
Space is limited. Fast Pitch takes a maximum of 16 non-profits a year.
Program Details
The program begins in September and the final event taking place in November.
Non-profits and coaches interested in participating must be able to attend all required events:
- Initial Presentation Workshop – Held in September. During this session, participants will go through an introduction of the program and what to expect, meet their coaches and have the opportunity to ask questions.
- Three Group Coaching Sessions – September & October
- Mock Finals – October
- Finals – November
(All events take place from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.)
In addition, the workshops and events listed above, non-profits meet in one on one sessions with their coaches.
Non-profits interested in participating
Submit interest to info@svpcalgary.org
Coaches interested in participating
Submit interest to info@svpcalgary.org
Previous Fast Pitch Winners
Collaboration Category Award & Audience Choice Award
SVP Investment Focus Category Award
General Category Award
Judges’ Choice Award & Audience Choice Award
Judges’ Choice Award and Audience Choice Award
Judges’ Choice Award
2019 Fast Pitch Videos
Highlight Video
Collaboration Category Video
All other Fast Pitch videos can be found on the SVP Calgary YouTube Channel.
How to Get Involved
