What is Philanthrovision galveston?

Our mission is to provide knowledge, collaboration, capital and exposure for innovative nonprofits to scale impact.

Vision Galveston proudly presents PhilanthroVision Galveston, an all-local event. With each year, this event grows larger, reaching new audiences and bringing financial support for our community. The PhilanthroVision Galveston program rallies together nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations and business leaders to support out-of-the-box solutions to some of Galveston’s toughest problems. We are proud to work alongside nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations, and business leaders on our Island or those who wish to bring programs to Galveston to create sustainable and scalable impact.

PhilanthroVision Galveston’s signature pitch competition program provides nonprofit organizations with knowledge, collaboration, and capital to scale their impact. Competition finalists receive 1:1 coaching and educational workshops as part of PhilanthroVision Galveston’s intensive training program. The PhilanthroVision Galveston program culminates in a live pitch event where finalists have the opportunity to receive funding and exposure to new donors, supporters, and mentors that will support their impact efforts well beyond the competition.

Last year’s supporters included The Ippolito Charitable Foundation, The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation and Mary Moody Northen Endowment. Since 2022, this engaging community event has given out over $175,000 to nonprofits that are making impacts in our community!

How do I know if my nonprofit is a fit for Philanthrovision galveston 2025?

PhilanthroVision Galveston is looking for innovative solutions, particularly those with scalable impact and financially sustainable models. If you’re not sure whether your project is a candidate for PhilanthroVision Galveston, we still encourage you to apply (Applications for 2025 are not open) We’d love to see how we might be able to help and, no matter what, you’ll gain resources and information designed to help guide your next steps.

Is Philanthrovision galveston only for relatively new nonprofits?

Not at all. Even well established organizations explore innovative new programs within their organizations.

How much time will I have to present my pitch?

You’ll have three minutes to pitch followed by three minutes of questions from the judges.

What should we expect if my organization is chosen as a finalist?

Finalists participate in a Multi-week educational training program that consists of business, financial modeling, marketing and impact measurement workshops and pitch coaching.

During the pitch competition, PhilanthroVision Galveston doesn’t award a standard set of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Instead, each judge decides how the money should be distributed among the finalists. Presenters may also receive additional cash awards from corporate sponsors, individual donors and our audience awards.

What causes does philanthrovision Galveston support?

PhilanthroVision Galveston is cause-impartial. We’re looking for the strongest, most scalable models that are addressing Galveston’s most pressing issues.

Am I eligible?

Are you a 501c3 nonprofit serving or expanding to serve the city or area you’re applying in? Able to make mandatory training dates? Able to have the Executive Director of the nonprofit attend trainings and pitch the program? If yes to the above, then you are eligible!

Still have questions? Reach out to our team here