Meet Carla - Chief Impact Officer

After nearly two decades in the nonprofit space, I wanted a change, but didn’t want to lose the opportunity to work with amazing nonprofit organizations doing important work.  So after a lot of soul searching, I decided to start Impact Community Giving, with the mission to support small to medium nonprofits who are doing great work, and may need some additional support. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME

I have over 15 years of experience in non-profit management, and I'm all about getting results, while improving infrastructure. A few examples include; increased fundraising by over 100% at multiple area nonprofits, designed and implemented a $1M Social Determinants of Health Program Initiative and created a planned giving program with 38 members in it.

My expertise includes fundraising, program design and implementation, strategic partnership development, and budget and financial management. Most recently, I was the Chief Strategic Partnership Officer/Director of Development at Metro Housing|Boston, where I led efforts to create and implement new, innovative programming, overseeing all resource development efforts, and creating and implementing new and expanded volunteer programs.  Before that, I was the executive director at small local nonprofits that focus on public education and youth development.

I hold a Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from Boston University as well as Political Science degree with a Public Relations minor from Suffolk University.  I'm also affiliated with multiple professional and board associations, including the Association of Professional Fundraisers.

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  • • Fundraising strategy development: We help nonprofits develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes a mix of individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and other revenue streams.

    • Grant writing: We assist nonprofits in identifying grant opportunities and preparing persuasive grant proposals that stand out in a competitive funding landscape.

    • Donor cultivation and stewardship: We help nonprofits build relationships with individual donors and corporate sponsors, creating meaningful engagement opportunities that foster long-term support and loyalty.

    • Program design and development: We work with nonprofits to design and develop programs that are aligned with their mission and vision, meet the needs of their target populations, and are grounded in evidence-based best practices.

    • Continuous improvement: We help nonprofits build a culture of continuous improvement, using data and feedback to refine programs and enhance their impact over time.

  • • Board governance assessment: We conduct a comprehensive assessment of your organization's governance practices, including board composition, structure, and processes, and provide recommendations for improvement.

    • Board recruitment and development: We help you identify and recruit new board members with the skills, experience, and passion to advance the organization's mission. We also provide training and development opportunities to help board members fulfill their roles effectively.

    • Succession planning: We assist you in planning for leadership transitions, ensuring that there is a clear and effective plan in place for succession.

  • • Program Design: We work with you to create a giving and volunteerism program that aligns with your corporate values and goals, engages employees, and has a measurable impact on the communities you serve.

    • Employee Engagement: We believe that employee engagement is key to the success of any corporate giving and volunteerism program. We work with our clients to develop strategies to engage employees in their giving and volunteerism efforts, from volunteer matching and paid time off to team-building activities and employee giving campaigns.

    • Impact Measurement: Measuring the impact of your giving and volunteerism programs is essential to understanding their effectiveness and communicating your successes. We provide tools and expertise to help you measure the impact of your giving and volunteerism programs, so you can continually improve your efforts and communicate your successes to your stakeholders.

    • Grantmaking and Philanthropy: We can help you develop a strategic approach to grantmaking and philanthropy, including grant proposal review and due diligence, grantmaking guidelines, and foundation management. Our team has extensive experience in the philanthropy and grantmaking fields, and we can help you navigate the complex landscape of grantmaking to maximize your impact.