Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Rochelle Brown Dennis is an experienced professional with a diverse background in economic development, brand strategy, and nonprofit management. Currently serving as Main Street Manager and Interim Economic Development Director for the City of Forest Park since August 2023, Rochelle also holds the position of Chief Brand Strategist at Beak Consulting, LLC, where brand strategies are developed and executed. Previous roles include Economic Development Director for the City of Morrow, Vice President of Resource Development at the Atlanta Police Foundation, and various positions focusing on fundraising and marketing across multiple organizations. Rochelle has taught nonprofit development courses at the Georgia Center for Nonprofits and has an academic background that includes a Master's in Journalism from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor's in Political Science/International Studies from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, along with a recent certificate in Economic Development.
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Georgia Center for Nonprofits
The Georgia Center for Nonprofits mission is to build thriving communities by helping nonprofits succeed. Through a powerful mix of advocacy, solutions for nonprofit effectiveness, and insight-building tools, GCN provides nonprofits, board members, and donors with the tools they need to strengthen organizations that make a difference on important causes throughout Georgia. Our members span the nonprofit world in scale and scope — from international organizations to agencies serving communities around the state — and our partners include corporate philanthropies, foundations, supportive businesses and individuals. A thousand organizations and more than 5,000 professionals benefit from the benefits of GCN MEMBERSHIP, including exclusive access to GCN publications, communications, and on-demand webinars, online content. Member learning and networking events held throughout the year bring sector professionals together with thought leaders, funders, experts and peers. Our NONPROFIT CONSULTING GROUP provides the expert guidance to develop strategies, leadership, and resources to build capacity for organizations of all sizes, enabling them to accelerate and grow their impact. Through year-round NONPROFIT UNIVERSITY programs, GCN delivers a comprehensive range of nonprofit-focused and -led professional development opportunities onsite and online to develop leaders and build core competencies—including certificate series, all-day clinics, leadership programs, targeted sessions, and live and on-demand webinars. Our GAgives on GivingTuesday initiative is free to all Georgia nonprofits as a fundraising platform. Join us again on December 3rd, 2024! GCN also hosts WORK FOR GOOD, a national job board, and hiring and career destination for the cause community.