The Apparo Effect

The Power of Volunteer Nonprofit Partnership

Apparo's Director of Marketing, Bleema Bershad, leads a conversation with Derik Timmerman, Partner and Founder of Sparrow Nonprofit Solutions; Crystal Emerick, Founder and Executive Director of Brave Step; and Sarah Gregory, Apparo's Program Associate about their experience together working on an Apparo Community Impact Project.

The Power of Corporate Nonprofit Partnership

Apparo's Director of Marketing, Bleema Bershad, leads a conversation with Apparo's Director of Development, Adrienne Craighead, and Delphix's Patrick MacIntosh about the power of corporate nonprofit partnership.

Why Do Nonprofits Need Technology?

Apparo's Director of Marketing, Bleema Bershad, leads a discussion with Beyonka Fulton of A Better World, Cory Aurandt of Charlotte Networks and Apparo's own Benjamin Knudson. They discuss their work together and how it helps A Better World fulfill their mission.

Navigating the Hybrid Normal

Kim Lanphear, Apparo's CEO, leads a conversation with Kris Cole, Charlotte Raptor Center's Director of Advancement, and Keith Wheeler, President & CHRO at HR Resources of the Carolinas. They discuss dealing with the highs and lows of working from home, returning to the office, and opening organizations to serve the public in person.

Capacity Building for Nonprofits

Kim Lanphear, Apparo's CEO, hosts a lively discussion with Maureen Krueger, Executive Director of Charlotte Toolbank, and Steven Wray, President/CEO of Restore Global about the importance of capacity building for nonprofits. They discuss their successes and challenges in making positive impact in the Charlotte community.

Skilled Volunteering

Kim Lanphear, Apparo's CEO, and Richard Donaldson, VP Digital Transformation at Duke Energy, join Bleema Bershad, Apparo's Director of Marketing, to talk about the power of skilled volunteering.

Ensuring Nonprofit Cybersecurity

Kim Lanphear, Apparo's CEO, leads a lively discussion about the importance of nonprofits addressing their cybersecurity issues. She is joined by Kevin Harris and Brian Hinkle from AAA Carolinas and Apparo's very own Stephanie McKee. Kevin and Brian serve as Apparo volunteers, delivering pro bono security assessments and plans to our nonprofit partners.

New Hire Orientation During the Pandemic

Apparo's Leadership Team discusses hiring and onboarding new employees amid the pandemic.

Onboarding During the Pandemic

Apparo's new hires talk onboarding, the job search, and transitioning during the pandemic.