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Chuck Brookhart Brown
Founder of Orion Advising, specializing in funding and fundraising for the Solidarity Economy
Chuck Brown is the Fund Development Director at Mandela Partners, an organization focused on social impact and community development. With over 15 years of experience in the social impact sector, he specializes in fundraising, resource mobilization, and entrepreneurship. In his current role, Chuck is responsible for developing and overseeing the organization's fundraising strategy, cultivating relationships with institutional funders, corporations, and philanthropists, and guiding storytelling and communications efforts within the organization.12
Before joining Mandela Partners, Chuck had a diverse career that included significant roles at various organizations. He was involved with Kiva, where he managed grant proposals and reports, and worked as a Development Officer at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. Additionally, he co-founded three social enterprises and has been an active participant in initiatives aimed at addressing wealth inequality.12
Chuck holds a Bachelor's degree from UCLA and an MBA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. He is also engaged in community efforts through organizations like Resource Generation, where he contributes to discussions on economic justice and solidarity.12