#discussCLT: Navigating Nonprofits

About the topic: Navgating Nonprofits

Charlotte has a robust nonprofit sector. But clients and organizations alike often complain this can lead to organizations competing in the same space for money, material donations, and volunteer hours. So how can nonprofits keep from stepping on each others’ toes? And how can you get more involved to maximize what you give?

Panelists will be announced soon!

Panelists:

Kelly Brooks is a past Charlottean of the Year and co-founder of SHARE Charlotte, a one-stop shopping website with a searchable nonprofit database (excluding churches, schools, and clubs that had built-in support) that created categories for nonprofits based on their services, making it easier for users to discover volunteer or giving opportunities.

Michael DeVaul is a 31-year veteran of the YMCA and his current role is Chief Community Impact Officer. Michael began his career at the McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois where he served for just over 15 years before joining the YMCA of Greater Charlotte in 1999. He considers himself and a Husband and Father first, a social entrepreneur is committed to impact and paying his privileges forward. Michael was recognized by a number of organizations but most recently honored as a Champion or Change by the White House in 2014 for his efforts in community building, diversity, inclusion and global work across the greater Charlotte community.

Josh Jacobson brings deep experience in organizational development and change management to his leadership of Next Stage Consulting, a strategy and implementation firm based in Charlotte, NC and serving nonprofit organizations and social cause start-ups throughout the Carolinas. Next Stage Consulting provides organizations access to affordable, high-quality consulting services to help them “get to the next level.”

Mary Gallivan is the Vice President and Director, Centers for Giving for Foundation For The Carolinas. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, the Foundation is dedicated to inspiring philanthropy and strengthening the region through innovative community initiatives and quality services to donors and constituents. Managing assets, owned and represented, of approximately $2 billion, the Foundation holds over 3000 charitable funds and ranks as the 8th largest community foundation in the United States. In her role, Mary oversees business development and relationship management for the Foundation’s three Centers: Corporate Philanthropy, Personal Philanthropy and Nonprofit Sustainability.

About #discussCLT: Throughout the year, we host a series of discussions on our city's defining issues tied to our Charlotteans of the Year honorees. We bring together our current and past Charlotteans of the Year, local leaders and thinkers, and YOU to confront Charlotte's challenges. We call it #discussCLT, an event series powered by OrthoCarolina.