ABOUT
Connie Golds is a true champion of community empowerment and nonprofit success. She is a dedicated leader with a strong commitment to the Coachella Valley, particularly within organizations focused on community empowerment. Connie brings over three decades of experience serving and leading nonprofit boards, spanning local, regional, governmental appointments, and national levels.
As the founder of Desert Best Friend's Closet (DBFC), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals through interview training and wardrobe services, Connie led DBFC for 14 years. Under her guidance, the organization positively impacted over 8,000 community members, grown from a volunteer startup to a thriving entity with a $300,000 budget, and remains a beacon of support for those in need.
Connie is a storytelling expert in the nonprofit sector, with a track record of securing donor support and showcasing an organization's impact. Her achievements include winning first place at Desert Fast Pitch in 2019 and taking second place in 2016. She also trained the 2023 Desert Fast Pitch cohort in the art of nonprofit storytelling.
In her role as Director of NPO Centric, Connie developed innovative programs and a new business plan, reduced membership fees, enhanced benefits, and created programs like "NPO-on-the-Go" and the Executive Director Cohort. She fostered collaborative relationships, assessed organizational needs, and maintained a directory of qualified consultants to benefit the nonprofit community.
Connie Golds boasts a proven track record of unwavering dedication and service to the Coachella Valley, especially within organizations focused on uplifting and empowering community members.
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