Chuck Robinson

Chuck Robinson is a seasoned board member and expert in the philanthropy sector with over 30 years of experience as an independent bookstore and gift store owner. He has a comprehensive education background, including a Master's in Education, with a focus on Special Education Consulting from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Sioux Falls.

Chuck Robinson is skilled in various areas such as nonprofit organizations, community building, coaching, entrepreneurship, and editing. He is notable for his expertise in marketing and business development, consulting with small businesses and nonprofit organizations. He is the principal consultant at Chuck Robinson Associates, and prior he has served on the board of several charitable organizations, including the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, Whatcom Community Foundation, Whatcom Community College Foundation, and Sustainable Connections.

As the former President of the American Booksellers Association, Chuck Robinson is an expert in the book industry and has co-founded Village Books and Paper Dreams. Additionally, he has served as a trustee at Whatcom Community College and board member at the Community Food Coop and North Cascades Institute.