Nonprofit Agility Hub

We stand with nonprofits

At Foundation for the Carolinas, we know that nonprofits are vital to healthy, thriving communities. But in times of economic change and shifting funding priorities, they often carry the greatest burdens. That’s why we are committed — now and always — to standing with nonprofits through collaboration, partnership and action.

Supporting nonprofits through the Agility Together initiative

What is Charlotte doing to support our nonprofit ecosystem? Under the leadership of Foundation for the Carolinas' Robinson Center for Civic Leadership, SHARE Charlotte, The Lee Institute and the United Way of Greater Charlotte, the Agility Together initiative helps nonprofits respond to today’s challenges while building long-term resilience. We invite you to take advantage of and share the resources below. Want to be added to the mailing list for future sessions? Join at sharecharlotte.org or contact Amanda Wise at amanda@sharecharlotte.org.

Agility Together #10: Funding Survey Results and Individual Donor Strategies

This session discussed findings from the recent Charlotte Region Nonprofit Stability Survey that assessed the economic well-being of the region’s nonprofit sector. It concluded with a panel of…

Agility Together #9: Change Management and Leading Organizations Through Transition

This session highlighted best practices from nonprofit leaders who have successfully managed leadership transitions, staffing reductions, and strategic shifts while keeping their teams and…

Agility Together #8: Capital Campaign Survey Results & Strategy

In this session, participants learned key insights from the recent Capital Campaign Survey and participated in a conversation that offered practical guidance and strategic considerations.

Agility Together #7: Mergers & Strategic Partnerships

In this session, participants gained insights from the recent merger of Community Link with the Ada Jenkins Center.
- Panel Moderator, Kathryn Firmin-Sellers, United Way of Greater Charlotte
- Harold…

Agility Together #6: Revenue Models & Innovation

In this session, participants explored alternate revenue streams and heard from a panel of leaders who have navigated these changes.

Agility Together #5: Marketing Workshop

In this interactive workshop, participants learned how to intentionally communicate with their key stakeholders and inspire action.

Agility Together #4: Scenario Planning

Based on feedback from the previous session, this session built on the Scenario Planning topic using The 30-Minute Virtual Consultancy by CLEE, a structured approach that allows a participant to…

Agility Together #3: Response Part 2

The Big Beautiful Bill – What's included and what does this mean for nonprofits.

Agility Together #3: Response Part 1

Scenario Planning – How to plan for funding shortfalls and hear from leaders who have navigated these changes.

Agility Together #2: Resilience

Making Collaboration Real: What Do We Need? - Led by Laura Yates Clark and Kathryn Firmin Sellers

Building A Together Mindset: Holding Boards Accountable - Led by Anne Marie Forbes and Melissa Hovey.

Agility Together #1: Reality

Local nonprofit and philanthropic leaders shared information, perspectives and knowledge about current conditions. They also discussed helping our community adapt, respond and meet evolving needs and…

Upcoming Events

Additional nonprofit support

fftc:FWD

Find what you need to lead at fftc:FWD, a resource from the Robinson Center for Civic Leadership. Find guidance and information on how to make a difference, together.

Agility Corps

The Agility Corps harnesses Charlotte’s leadership talent to strengthen nonprofits by matching experienced executives and community leaders with organizations facing urgent, short-term or long-term challenges.

Nonprofit community surveys

Nonprofit Stability Survey: Findings from the initial phase of a multi-year study on public funding cuts and the impact on area nonprofits, led by FFTC, United Way of Greater Charlotte and UNC Charlotte Urban Institute.

Nonprofit Leader Survey: A collective view of the challenges facing Charlotte-Mecklenburg nonprofit leaders, led by SHARE Charlotte and CELC.

Our partners and collaborators

SHARE Charlotte
United Way of Greater Charlotte
Lee Institute
Charlotte Executive Leadership Council

Are you a nonprofit looking to connect or for support? Contact us for more information.

Tracy Russ

Senior Vice President, Civic Leadership Strategy & Impact

Ismael Salgado

AVP, Civic Leadership Programs & Operations