Foundation For The Carolinas
Blair Stanford is the Executive Director of the CELC at Foundation For The Carolinas, a role commenced in June 2020, where responsibilities include facilitating discussions among local CEOs and university presidents to enhance Charlotte's economic vitality and community engagement. In addition, Blair works as a consultant for the Foundation, managing project aspects related to Charlotte's $43 million Recovery Grant programs. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance from 1993 to May 2020, where oversight included day-to-day operations and team management. Blair's background also features various leadership roles in public relations and information services within the organization. Educational qualifications comprise an Executive Coaching Certificate from Queens University of Charlotte and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Queens University of Charlotte.
Foundation For The Carolinas
Foundation For The Carolinas inspires philanthropy and empowers individuals to create a better community. Since 1958, Foundation For The Carolinas has served as a catalyst for charitable good, connecting individuals, companies and organizations to needs and philanthropic opportunities across the region and beyond. A community foundation deeply dedicated to the collective strength of communities, FFTC works in close partnership with donors, corporations, nonprofits and civic leaders to help achieve a wide variety of charitable goals and to inspire philanthropy that will benefit generations to come.