Doug Croft

Doug has 30 years of nonprofit management experience, starting early in his career with the Boy Scouts of America, and eventually leading three chambers of commerce in North Carolina and Texas. His strengths in fundraising, coalition building, advocacy, and community development have produced significant results and have been recognized regionally and nationally.

During his tenure as president of the Thomasville Area (NC) Chamber of Commerce, the chamber completed a successful $1,000,000 capital campaign during the depths of the “great recession.” Generating support from businesses, foundations, individuals, and governments, that campaign was followed by nearly another $500,000 for new special projects, as well as a building donation valued at $660,000.

Doug’s led 11 successful local voter referendums for economic development, schools, and transportation. He has also negotiated several tax policies affecting local businesses.

In addition to his depth of senior leadership experience, Doug has consulted with nonprofits on the subjects of board development, strategic planning, team-building, and grassroots engagement. He has completed multiple diverse projects for Convergent clients, including the Foothills YMCA in Seneca, South Carolina and the Rutherford County Economic Development Corporation in Forest City, North Carolina.