Alex Counts

Founder and Principal at AMC Consulting

Alex Counts is a prominent social entrepreneur and consultant, currently serving as the Founder and Principal at AMC Consulting LLC. Based in Hyattsville, Maryland, he specializes in advising nonprofit organizations, leveraging his extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and management. Counts is also an educator and author, known for his contributions to the field of social entrepreneurship and nonprofit governance.

Career Highlights

Grameen Foundation: Counts founded the Grameen Foundation in 1997 with the support of Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, serving as its President and CEO for 18 years. Under his leadership, the organization raised over $250 million to promote microfinance initiatives globally.1 2
American India Foundation: He briefly served as President and CEO from 2016 to 2017, focusing on philanthropic efforts in India.2
Teaching: Counts has taught nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship at institutions like the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University.2 3

Publications

Counts is an accomplished author, having written several influential books including:

Changing the World Without Losing Your Mind: Leadership Lessons from Three Decades of Social Entrepreneurship
Small Loans, Big Dreams: How Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus and Microfinance Are Changing the World
When in Doubt, Ask for More

His writings emphasize practical advice for nonprofit professionals on fundraising, team-building, and effective management.1 2

Education

Counts graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He also received recognition as a Distinguished Alumni from Horace Mann School.1 2

Languages and Interests

He is fluent in Bengali and has worked extensively across various regions including Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In addition to his professional pursuits, Counts has a passion for music, particularly blues and bluegrass.1 2

Through AMC Consulting LLC, Counts continues to influence the nonprofit sector by providing strategic guidance to organizations aiming to maximize their impact.