2nd Annual Community Impact Summit

Description

Join us on October 14th for our 2nd Annual Community Impact Summit. This is an exclusive opportunity to explore meaningful ways individuals can engage with local nonprofit organizations throughout various personal and professional development phases. This event will feature valuable insights from distinguished leaders within Charlotte’s nonprofit sector, representing organizations of varying missions, sizes, and budgets.

These are unprecedented times for nonprofit organizations. Today, leading and supporting a nonprofit takes more than passion. It takes grit, clarity, and a whole lot of creativity. This one-hour panel brings together local leaders who’ve faced the unexpected and found ways to adapt, renew, and lead with purpose.

We’ll talk about:

• What resilience really looks like behind the scenes

• How to lead teams through uncertainty without losing momentum

• What it takes to future-proof your mission in a changing world

And more.

Whether you’re steering a small organization or influencing a larger philanthropy, this conversation is designed to leave you with practical insights and renewed energy. There will be a number of nonprofit organizations on hand to display their missions. We’ll also have time before and after the program for connecting and networking.

Date: October 14th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Location: TIAA Campus
8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd
Charlotte NC 28262

Parking on site at location

Agenda

11:00 a.m. – Guests arrive, Exhibitor networking
11:30 a.m. – Lunch buffet opens
12:00 p.m. – Panel discussion
1:00 p.m. – Panel discussion ends, Exhibitor networking
1:30 p.m. – Event concludes

2025 Community Impact Summit:  MODERATOR

We are thrilled to announce that Dianne Chase will be our Moderator for our 2nd Annual Community Impact Summit with the Charlotte Area Chamber of Commerce Programs and Young Professional Committee on October 14th, 2025, at TIAA! 

Dianne Chase, Founder of Chase Media & Communications  

Dianne's Bio: 

Dianne is an award-winning communications executive with decades of experience working with a spectrum of enterprises from around the country and the world to elevate their success. Her passion lies in empowering professionals to enhance their communication prowess and cultivate their leadership skills to realize personal, professional, and organizational goals.

She is an Accredited GENIUS Business Storytelling Partner© in the Gabrielle Dolan methodology; one of only two in the world.

Dianne founded her boutique communications consulting, training, and media relations firm, Chase Media and Communications, in 2000 after a distinguished career in broadcast journalism as a news director, anchor, and reporter. In addition to strategic business storytelling, her expertise and services include crisis communication, cybersecurity communication, media training, presentation skills training, business message development, strategic internal and external communication, executive communication consulting and coaching, and leadership brand identity.

Dianne's leadership extends beyond her consultancy work. She is a past global chair of the International Association of Business Communicators and currently serves in as president of the IABC North Carolina chapter. She is a founding member of the 20/20 Visionaries in Charlotte and has been recognized with several professional awards including 2000 Notable American Women, and the Mecklenburg Times 50 Most Influential Women. She serves on several philanthropic and professional boards in her mission to always find ways to add value, provide support, and give back.