March 5, 2025 (WASHINGTON, DC) — Alison Kolwaite has been tapped as Interim Chief Growth and Communications Officer at GlobalGiving to lead during a pivotal moment for the organization. Alison brings more than 25 years of experience in external affairs, fundraising, strategy development, organizational governance, and operational scaling, with a deep commitment to advancing philanthropy and the social sector.
Before joining GlobalGiving, Alison served as chief relationship officer at Arabella Advisors, where she led communications, marketing, business development, and client relationships, helping expand the organization's reach and deepen its impact. Prior to that, she served as chief external affairs officer for the National Service Office for Nurse-Family Partnership and Child First, leading a campaign to scale proven programs supporting young families facing adversity.
Alison has also held senior leadership roles at the Trust for Public Land, the Denver Public Schools Foundation, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, supporting work in education, environmental conservation, equitable access, and community impact.
"Alison is a powerhouse leader with a deep understanding of building meaningful partnerships and driving transformative impact," said Victoria Vrana, CEO of GlobalGiving. "Her experience and strategic vision come at a crucial time, as we navigate an evolving philanthropic landscape and scale our efforts to support change leaders worldwide. We're thrilled to have her leadership at this critical juncture."
Alison looks forward to deepening support for the work of GlobalGiving around the world. "GlobalGiving's mission and powerful network of companies, donors, and nonprofit partners are driving significant impact,” she said. "It's an honor to join this team at this pivotal moment and contribute to this work by fostering connections and driving resources to help local change leaders thrive."
Beyond her professional work, Alison volunteers with Impact 100 Denver, a women's collective investing locally, and Invest in Kids, a Colorado non-profit working with children and families experiencing economic inequities. She also is a member of the Empowerment Council for the Women's Foundation of Colorado. She is based in Denver, Colorado.
GlobalGiving is a top-rated nonprofit that makes it safe and easy to give to local projects around the world, while providing fellow nonprofits with the tools, training, and support they need to thrive. Since 2002, the GlobalGiving community has raised more than $1 billion from 1.9+ million donors for 39,000 projects in 175+ countries. To learn more, visit www.globalgiving.org.
Kristin Wright
Senior Public Relations Manager
GlobalGiving
media@globalgiving.org
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