Apparo

At Apparo, we provide education, resources, and pair organizations with teams to help identify technology solutions to increase the capacity to carry out nonprofit missions effectively and efficiently. Now, we're taking our own advice. 📣 We're excited to kick off a new Community Impact Project with Centric Consulting! For more than 15 years, Salesforce has been a critical part of Apparo's operations. As our organization has grown, so have the opportunities and challenges surrounding data management, reporting, fundraising, volunteer engagement, and other services. Thanks to a dedicated team of #skilledvolunteers from Centric Consulting, who will support evaluating our CRM strategy and developing a roadmap for a scalable technology solution that supports Apparo's future growth and impact. 🤝 A special thank you to Jason Daniels, TJ Felice, Tara Pottow, and Jeremy Thomas for sharing their expertise to help strengthen our mission and create lasting community impact. 📌Learn more about how skilled volunteering drives nonprofit transformation: https://lnkd.in/gc2RV8Yu #communityimpact #nonprofittech #csr #digitaltransformation #charlottenc #techforgood

Please join us in welcoming Steve Smith to our Board of Directors! 👏 As a Managing Director at Accenture and a respected leader in the banking industry, Steve has spent more than two decades helping organizations navigate transformation, drive innovation, and build for the future. His experience spans strategic planning, large-scale digital modernization, business architecture, and organizational change, leading complex initiatives that deliver lasting impact. Beyond his impressive professional accomplishments, Steve is deeply committed to developing future leaders and bringing fresh perspectives that help organizations adapt, grow, and thrive. We are thrilled to welcome his unique blend of strategic vision, operational expertise, and passion for innovation to our team as we continue advancing our mission and expanding our impact across the communities we serve. We look forward to the insight, leadership, and forward-thinking perspective Steve will bring to our Board. ⬇️🗨️ Help us welcome Steve in the comments and learn more about the leadership fueling the Apparo mission: https://lnkd.in/eFU8T5xb #boardleadership #charlotteleadership #innovation #digitaltransformation #communityimpact #charlottenc

The Apparo team is honored to see Troutman eMerge LLC recognized as a finalist for the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta IMPACT Skills-Based Award and proud to have had the opportunity to nominate them for this honor. 👏   The nomination highlighted a 16-week Apparo Community Impact Project supporting Georgia Innocence Project, whose mission is to free innocent people from prison, prevent wrongful convictions, and advocate for a fairer justice system. Through the project, and generous support in their introduction to Apparo from The TULL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC., Troutman eMerge #skilledvolunteers assessed complex workflows, documented critical processes, and developed a strategic roadmap to improve efficiency, data accessibility, and long-term #sustainability. 📊 The resulting recommendations are expected to free up approximately 25% of a full-time role, significantly reduce the time spent locating critical case files, and allow staff to focus more time on investigating claims of innocence, supporting clients, and advancing justice.   Congratulations to the Troutman eMerge team on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉Learn more about the work that inspired this nomination and how Apparo connects nonprofits with the resources and dedicated partners Troutman eMerge to strengthen their missions: https://lnkd.in/eRf4cur5  #communityimpact #socialimpact #corporatecitizenship #csr #nonprofitinnovation #capacitybuilding #techforgood

Today we're celebrating 8 years of Bleema Bershad at Apparo. 💙 While her title is Director of Marketing, anyone who has worked alongside Bleema knows her impact extends far beyond marketing. She's a storyteller who helps our community understand why our work matters, a strategist who keeps us focused on our goals, trusted thought partner, teammate, and leader who brings creativity, enthusiasm, and heart to everything she does. 🗨️As Kristen Reed shared, "Your exceptional attention to detail, ability to be equal parts taskmaster and cheerleader, and the heart you bring to everything you do make you a valuable teammate and thoughtful leader." Thank you, Bleema, for eight years of helping Apparo grow, communicate our impact, and stay connected to our mission. We are better because of you! 🎉Join us in celebrating Bleema's anniversary below and learn more about our team and mission: https://lnkd.in/ezXt22UF #nonprofitleadership #workanniversary #charlotteleadership #techforgood #communityimpact Lauren Greene

"Before this program, we had never had a technology plan and didn't know where to start. Now, we have tangible goals, including creating an AI policy and planning ahead for equipment needs." – Faye Steinhauser, Project Prosper, Inc. 💬 Over the past 10 weeks, Apparo partnered with Regions Bank to equip nine nonprofits supporting small businesses with the knowledge, tools, and strategic guidance needed to strengthen their technology foundations, improve cybersecurity readiness, and prepare for the future of #AI. ➡️ Participating nonprofits included: COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE INVESTMENTS INC, Conexion Americas, Entrepreneurship Center for Growth and Excellence, Main Street Alabama, MMBC Continuum, Pinellas County Urban League, Project Prosper, Project Restart Atlanta, Inc., The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC Through mentorship from Regions technology professionals and workshops led by experts, participants developed technology roadmaps to help their organizations operate more effectively and sustainably. We're grateful to the Regions Bank mentors, workshop speakers, and nonprofit leaders whose commitment made this cohort such a meaningful success. 🤝 Thank you to Gina Sian and our Regions mentors: Shannon Powers, Haleigh Beard, Tom Butler, Wesley Jones, Herbie Handal, Greg Bucko, KaSandra Smith, Keith Cain, Chellee F. Roberts 📌Learn more about the cohort and the organizations driving impact across their communities: https://lnkd.in/eS72v-V8 #nonprofitleadership #techforgood #cybersecurity #artificialintelligence #smallbusinesssupport #communityimpact #corporatevolunteering #csr

Every nonprofit faces unexpected challenges. What matters is having the right support to keep the mission moving forward. 💻 When Project Outpour encountered a critical technology access issue, their team remained focused on serving neighbors experiencing homelessness across Mecklenburg County. Through Apparo's Tech Therapy program, our team worked alongside them to restore access, reconnect critical systems, and help ensure services continued without long-term disruption. As Board President Suzanne Galvin shared, "Apparo was our saving grace.. [They] helped us get everything back, and now we are fully up and running again... Todd Reavis was an absolute miracle worker." We're proud to support nonprofits like Project Outpour so they can stay focused on what matters most. ➡️ Learn more about this partnership and our Tech Therapy program at: https://lnkd.in/eCvGynnj #techforgood #nonprofittechnology #communityimpact #digitalinclusion #charlottenonprofits

Love planning events, building relationships, and making a difference? Apparo is hiring a Part-Time Events Associate to oversee our fundraising and networking event series that bring together nonprofit leaders, corporate partners, and technology professionals to strengthen our community. 🤝 This is a unique opportunity to own event strategy and execution while working with an organization dedicated to helping nonprofits thrive through technology. ✨ Hybrid, #Charlotte -based role ✨ Average 15 hours/week ✨ Mission-driven work with lasting impact 📢 Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this opportunity with your network. ➡️ Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/efFdTUt7 #charlottehiring #eventplanner #fundraising #nonprofitcareers #charlottejobs #eventprofessional #communityengagement #relationshipbuilding #hybridwork

Marshall Worth, CEO and Co-Founder of The Data Bull, has volunteered with Apparo across Tech Therapy and Community Impact Projects, helping nonprofits transform scattered data into meaningful insights that support smarter decisions and stronger missions. What began as a way to give back became a reminder that his skills could make a real difference. 💭 "I recommend Apparo 100%," Marshall shares. "I love problem solving, and Apparo provides interesting and unique challenges." 🧑💻 We're incredibly grateful for volunteers like Marshall who generously share their time, knowledge, and heart with nonprofits across our community. Their expertise helps organizations build stronger systems today while creating a foundation for greater impact tomorrow. 🔎 Read Marshall's full #volunteerspotlight and discover how #skilledvolunteering and partners like The Data Bull are helping nonprofits thrive: https://lnkd.in/et-Atkeh #volunteerspotlight #skilledvolunteering #technologyforgood #nonprofits #communityimpact #datastrategy Lauren Greene

🚨 Nonprofit leaders: the deadline to express interest in this free, virtual website assessment opportunity from Apparo and Lenovo is August 31! 📆 On September 10 from 3-4 PM ET, Apparo will facilitate a virtual Website User Experience (UX) Assessment where Lenovo #skilledvolunteers review nonprofit websites through the eyes of donors, volunteers, clients, and community members, helping you identify opportunities to strengthen your digital presence. Participants will receive: ✅ A detailed website scorecard ✅ Actionable recommendations for improvement ✅ Feedback on navigation, messaging, and accessibility ✅ Fresh perspectives on how your mission is communicated online ⏰ Interested organizations must reach out by August 31. Know a nonprofit that could benefit from expert website feedback at no cost? Tag them below or share this opportunity. ➡️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evvUrUWA #nonprofitsupport #techforgood #digitalimpact #userexperience #nonprofittech #communityimpact #websitedesign #webux

Great conversations, new connections, and a shared commitment to strengthening North Carolina's tech community. 👏 Last week, Apparo's Jennifer Ray had a great time at the North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) Tech Member Drop-In in #Charlotte hosted by CGI. We're grateful for the opportunity to build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and be part of such a vibrant technology community. Thank you to North Carolina Technology Association (NC TECH) Tech and CGI for bringing everyone together. 🤝 Here's to continued collaboration and meaningful impact across North Carolina! ➡️ Discover more about our mission and community partnerships: https://apparo.org/ #nctech #charlotte #techcommunity #networking #partnerships #nonprofittech #charlottetech