The Cary Center and Shannon Jenkins, President and CEO of the United Way of East Central Alabama, to Provide FREE Virtual Training for Nonprofits

The Auburn University College of Human Sciences’ Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies will feature Shannon Jenkins, President and CEO of the United Way of East Central Alabama, in a virtual program, titled “Collaboration in the Community for Success,” which will take place on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm CST via Zoom. Registration is FREE but required and can be made
at: http://www.linktr.ee/carycenterau.

Shannon Jenkins was named the President & CEO of United Way of East Central Alabama in August 2014. His career with United Way began 20 years ago after his voluntarism with the organization created a deep passion for serving those in need. He served the organization in other capacities, including Campaign Coordinator and Director of Marketing & Communications, prior to being named CEO. Shannon has led United Way through a transformation of revenue and
program diversification, growing the organization’s revenue streams by 276% since 2015. In 2022, United Way of East Central Alabama was ranked #4 on Charity Navigator’s national “Top 10 Charities Worth Watching” list. In 2021, Shannon was appointed by the City of Anniston to  lead its Community Task Force on Homelessness. This work resulted in securing $1.2 million to establish a new 24/7 emergency & transitional housing facility, to include a framework for
comprehensive wrap-around services, serving homeless residents throughout Calhoun County and the region. In addition to being CEO at United Way, Shannon currently serves as the President of Calhoun Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, Vice-Chair of the Homeless Coalition of
Northeast Alabama, Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for United Ways of Alabama and serves as a Board Member for the Rotary Club of Calhoun County.

The presenting sponsor for this virtual program is the Walker Area Community Foundation. This program was made possible by the generosity of these Cary Center Community and Collegiate  program sponsors: Auburn University Outreach; East Alabama Community Foundation; River Region United Way; Auburn University Outreach-Office of Public Service; Social U; Drummon Thorne Stukes Fund for Excellence in the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and
Nonprofit Studies, and a community service grant made possible by state senator Randy Price and state representative Joe Lovvorn.

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is an academic center in Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences with a focus on financial wellness, philanthropy engagement, and nonprofit studies. The Cary Center inspires its participants to discover their purpose through learning, giving, and growing while empowering all generations to leave an enduring legacy.

The Community and Collegiate division of the Cary Center provides capacity-building resources to nonprofits to include educational programming, professional development, and networking.

For more information, visit carycenter.auburn.edu or contact Brittany Spillman at spillbl@auburn.edu or 334-844-3557.