Kelly Chopus's guest appearances

Kelly Chopus

On Life and Meaning

Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Charlie Elberson

Michael DeVaul

Don Jonas

Michael Marsicano

Valaida Fullwood

Karen Geiger

Tiffany Capers

Charles Thomas

Emily Giffin

Chris Jackson

Kristin Beck

Eric Davis

Melissa Brown

DAVID WAGNER

Andrew Olsen

OwlTail

122: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Jumpstart the Funder Partnership (Kelly Chopus)SUMMARYThe partnership between nonprofit leaders and their counterparts at grant-making organizations is a critical one, and Kelly Chopus understands both sides of this collaborative dynamic. In episode #122 of the Path Podcast, Kelly and I discuss what makes a nonprofit more attractive to funders, and what nonprofit leaders can do to better demonstrate their ability to maximize investments in their communities. Kelly offers specific advice as to what the Robins Foundation looks for when it evaluates prospective nonprofits, and how nonprofit leaders can learn from key conversations that are occurring right now across the national philanthropic landscape.ABOUT KELLYKelly Chopus is the president and Chief Executive Officer of the Robins Foundation in Richmond, Virginia, where she is responsible for the operations, management and grant making for the one of the region’s largest family foundations. Chopus previously served as Director of Community Relations for Goodrich Corporation in Charlotte, NC, where she supervised all global philanthropy, community relations and volunteerism. She also served as Vice President of Business Operations for the former WNBA Charlotte Sting and as an Associate Producer for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympiad. Chopus was awarded the 2012 Mover and Shaker Award by Business Leader Magazine, and in 2013 the Mecklenburg Times named her one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards, task forces and committees across the country, including stints as a national board member for the Association for Corporate Contributions Professionals (ACCP), the U S Airways Education Foundation and regionally for the Southeast Council on Foundations (SECF). In 2015 she was appointed to the Friends of the Family Committee of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) in Washington, DC and she co-chairs the Center’s Non-Family Staff networking group. In Richmond, Chopus serves as a board member for Chamber RVA and on the organizing committee for the Capital Region Collaborative. She is the proud wife of a non-profit executive and the even prouder mother of three smart, funny and compassionate young adults. EPISODE TOPICS &amp; RESOURCESMohammad Anwar’s book Love as a Business StrategyLearn more about Network for GoodLearn more about CatchafireReady for a Mastermind?  Apply Today!

122: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Jumpstart the Funder Partnership (Kelly Chopus)SUMMARYThe partnership between nonprofit leaders and their counterparts at grant-making organizations is a critical one, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellychopus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Chopus</a> understands both sides of this collaborative dynamic. <a href="https://www.podpage.com/your-path-to-nonprofit-leadership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In episode #122 of the Path Podcast</a>, Kelly and I discuss what makes a nonprofit more attractive to funders, and what nonprofit leaders can do to better demonstrate their ability to maximize investments in their communities. Kelly offers specific advice as to what the <a href="https://www.robinsfdn.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robins Foundation</a> looks for when it evaluates prospective nonprofits, and how nonprofit leaders can learn from key conversations that are occurring right now across the national philanthropic landscape.ABOUT KELLY<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellychopus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly Chopus</a> is the president and Chief Executive Officer of the <a href="https://www.robinsfdn.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robins Foundation</a> in Richmond, Virginia, where she is responsible for the operations, management and grant making for the one of the region’s largest family foundations. Chopus previously served as Director of Community Relations for Goodrich Corporation in Charlotte, NC, where she supervised all global philanthropy, community relations and volunteerism. She also served as Vice President of Business Operations for the former WNBA Charlotte Sting and as an Associate Producer for the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympiad. Chopus was awarded the 2012 Mover and Shaker Award by Business Leader Magazine, and in 2013 the Mecklenburg Times named her one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards, task forces and committees across the country, including stints as a national board member for the Association for Corporate Contributions Professionals (ACCP), the U S Airways Education Foundation and regionally for the Southeast Council on Foundations (SECF). In 2015 she was appointed to the Friends of the Family Committee of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP) in Washington, DC and she co-chairs the Center’s Non-Family Staff networking group. In Richmond, Chopus serves as a board member for Chamber RVA and on the organizing committee for the Capital Region Collaborative. She is the proud wife of a non-profit executive and the even prouder mother of three smart, funny and compassionate young adults. EPISODE TOPICS &amp; RESOURCES<ul><li>Mohammad Anwar’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Love-Business-Strategy-Resilience-Belonging/dp/1544520271/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love as a Business Strategy</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.networkforgood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Network for Good</a></li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.catchafire.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catchafire</a></li><li>Ready for a Mastermind?  <a href="https://www.pattonmcdowell.com/leadership-development/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apply Today!</a></li></ul>

122: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Jumpstart the Funder Partnership (Kelly Chopus)

Kelly Chopus is an instigator of connection and change. She is CEO of the Robins Foundation, a family foundation that seeks to lead transformational change for children and families in greater Richmond, Virginia. Kelly has had an extensive career in philanthropy, community engagement, corporate communications, community building and professional and amateur sports management. She previously served as Director of Community Relations for the Goodrich Corporation and directed operations for the Goodrich Foundation. She was Vice President for Business Operations of the WNBA Charlotte Sting and an associate producer of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympiad. She is a graduate of Colby College. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the rewards and challenges of foundation-led philanthropy and a life of taking risk for the public good. IN THIS EPISODE  Kelly explains the strategic focus of the Robins Foundation and her approach to community engagement and transformational change. She shares what the ghost of Christmas future has to do with her work. She describes the city of Richmond and what she thinks Richmond thinks of itself. She talks about how she sees her role, what keeps her up at night, what she does well and what she could do better. Kelly shares the personality traits that define her and how her mind works to see what others may not be seeing. She reveals what she is most proud of in her work, what she looks for in the people she hires, and what she hopes to accomplish in the years ahead. She talks about the challenge at the heart of philanthropy and the most important change that must be made. Kelly shares the personal burdens and rewards of her current work. She reflects on growing up in Connecticut and the origins of her mission-based consciousness. She describes Salt Lake City and what about Utah she carries with her. She talks about the Winter Olympics, the WNBA and a key lesson she learned in sports management.  She shares a powerful memory from her time at the Goodrich Corporation and how it impacts her today. Kelly reveals what motivates her, the crossroads she is facing, and the most important thing in life she teaches her children.    After the conversation, host Mark Peres adds a personal word that begins this way, "When I listen to Kelly talk about being an instigator of change and the love of community that drives her work, I think about the stories of Edell Quinn and Nate Bartlett..." To learn more visit, On Life and Meaning. 

Kelly Chopus is an instigator of connection and change. She is CEO of the Robins Foundation, a family foundation that seeks to lead transformational change for children and families in greater Richmond, Virginia. Kelly has had an extensive career in philanthropy, community engagement, corporate communications, community building and professional and amateur sports management. She previously served as Director of Community Relations for the Goodrich Corporation and directed operations for the Goodrich Foundation. She was Vice President for Business Operations of the WNBA Charlotte Sting and an associate producer of the Salt Lake Organizing Committee for the 2002 Winter Olympiad. She is a graduate of Colby College. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in the rewards and challenges of foundation-led philanthropy and a life of taking risk for the public good. IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li>Kelly explains the strategic focus of the Robins Foundation and her approach to community engagement and transformational change.</li> <li>She shares what the ghost of Christmas future has to do with her work.</li> <li>She describes the city of Richmond and what she thinks Richmond thinks of itself.</li> <li>She talks about how she sees her role, what keeps her up at night, what she does well and what she could do better.</li> <li>Kelly shares the personality traits that define her and how her mind works to see what others may not be seeing.</li> <li>She reveals what she is most proud of in her work, what she looks for in the people she hires, and what she hopes to accomplish in the years ahead.</li> <li>She talks about the challenge at the heart of philanthropy and the most important change that must be made.</li> <li>Kelly shares the personal burdens and rewards of her current work.</li> <li>She reflects on growing up in Connecticut and the origins of her mission-based consciousness.</li> <li>She describes Salt Lake City and what about Utah she carries with her.</li> <li>She talks about the Winter Olympics, the WNBA and a key lesson she learned in sports management. </li> <li>She shares a powerful memory from her time at the Goodrich Corporation and how it impacts her today.</li> <li>Kelly reveals what motivates her, the crossroads she is facing, and the most important thing in life she teaches her children.  </li> </ul> After the conversation, host Mark Peres adds a personal word that begins this way, "When I listen to Kelly talk about being an instigator of change and the love of community that drives her work, I think about the stories of Edell Quinn and Nate Bartlett..." To learn more visit, <a href="https://www.onlifeandmeaning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Life and Meaning</a>.

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