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How We're Built
53
Years of Operation
5,719
Nonprofits Represented
4.15
Billion Dollar Annual Impact Catalyzed
1st
AI-First Community Foundation, USA
Executive Leadership
Meet Our President & CEO
Michael Chatman
President & Chief Executive Officer
“Real change scales through networks, not just assets.”
Michael Chatman is a purpose-driven executive with more than two decades of leadership in philanthropy, social innovation, and civic engagement. He leads Charitable Community Foundation with an abundance mindset — championing not just what the Foundation owns, but who it represents.
A graduate of Harvard University's programs in Social Entrepreneurship and AI for Business, Michael advises mission-driven organizations nationally on applying artificial intelligence to fundraising, operations, and scale — ensuring AI serves purpose, not just profit.
Education & Credentials
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Harvard University — Social Entrepreneurship & AI for Business
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Executive Leadership Certificate, Harvard Business School
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M.A., Philanthropy, St. Mary's University of Minnesota
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B.A., Political Science, Missouri State University
President & CEO
How We're Built
Human Leadership + AI-Powered Operations
Experienced human leadership works alongside a disciplined layer of purpose-built AI systems handling research, drafting, analysis and coordination. This lets a 53-year-old institution move with the speed and reach of a national organization — while every decision stays with a person.
Our Human Team
Real people lead the organization, manage relationships, make decisions, sign agreements, and remain accountable to our board and our donors.
Our AI Systems
Purpose-built AI tools support research, drafting, analysis, communication and coordination — always under human oversight, and always reviewed before anything is final.
Leadership & Governance
Oversight, advice and stewardship
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Board of Directors
A volunteer Board provides independent oversight of strategy, finance, and fiduciary responsibility, and holds the Foundation accountable to the community it serves.
Board composition is reviewed regularly as the Foundation grows.
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Advisory Network
A rotating bench of nonprofit executives and sector strategists informs our programs, publications, and recognition initiatives.
Experienced nonprofit and sector leaders supporting strategy and programs.
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Financial Stewardship
Annual financial review and public reporting, consistent with Florida charitable-organization standards.
For the current board roster and governance documents, contact our office directly.
Operating Model
How We Use AI — In Plain Language
We operate as a lean, AI-enabled institution by design, not by necessity. Here is the operating model behind our leadership team.
Our Team
The People Who Run Charitable Community Foundation
A small, named staff — each accountable for a specific part of how the Foundation runs — supported by named AI systems.
Fundraising & Finance
Sofia
Grant Writer AI
Marcus
Finance Analyst AI
Samantha
Operations Assistant
Marketing & Outreach
Teasha
Event Planner
Ava
Marketing Director AI
Leo
Social Media
Coordinator AI
Michael
President & CEO
Programs & Impact
Clara
Program Director AI
Noah
Volunteer Coordinator AI
Ethan
AI Strategy Office
Technology & Support
Luna
Customer Service AI
