August Black Business Alliance Meeting
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 (12:00 PM - 1:15 PM) (EDT)
Description
The Black Business Alliance Leadership Council invites you to the second meeting of the Black Business Alliance.
Join us at this second meeting as the Leadership Council connects you to other Black leaders in our area and we discuss new grant opportunities and how to apply to them. At this meeting we hope to build relationships and get your input to shape the BBA's future.
We will be joined by Dianne Pledger who will give a Grant Writing 101 Presentation.
Currently, Vice President of Development and Communication for Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Pledger has many years of experience in the nonprofit development field. She previously was Senior Director of Development at Shaw University. A life-long resident of Orange County, she is looking forward to making an impact and serving the people in her local community. She is currently a commissioner appointed to the Chapel Hill Cultural Arts Commission and serves as the Orange County President of the North Carolina Central University Alumni Association and Region III Vice President; a board member of Community in Schools Durham; a board member of Chapel Hill Historical Society; a member of the Durham NC Chapter The Links Incorporated, Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP, and Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She is a member of St. Paul AME Church, Chapel Hill and a member of the Duhart-Clark Missionary Society.
Also owner of Pledger Consulting www.pledgerconsults.com
PCG supports and partners with our clients to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in meeting established and proposed goals; ensuring continuous quality improvement; and coordinating the delivery of timely results. From silent auctions to 5-k runs, fundraisers are necessary not just to raise monies, but also to increase recognition in the community, involve stakeholders in activities, and to re-energize volunteers and supporters. Not only can the event be enjoyable and informative but could turn a first-time visitor into a life-long member. "Maximize Your Resources, Optimize Your Investment"
We look forward to seeing you at this event!
About the Black Business Alliance:
The Black Business Alliance is made up of Black Business owners, Senior Black leadership of local employers/non-profits and retired Black business.
Its mission is to convene, engage, and empower Black business owners and leaders to support the growth of a thriving Black business community.
Contact Vanessa Watson (vwatson@carolinachamber.org) if you have any questions.