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Favorite movie:
Meet Me in St. Louis

Yvonne Whitaker

Senior Consultant


Yvonne Navarro Whitaker led corporate philanthropy for fifteen years with NCR Corporation, NCR Voyix and NCR Atleos. She led a multi-million global corporate giving strategy focused on alignment with business and employee engagement goals. Yvonne adhered to trust-based, partnership model philosophy around working with nonprofits to make a strong impact, driving change in individuals in communities. Being strategic, mindful, and empathetic to the needs of nonprofit leaders and the communities they serve is the centerpiece of her work.

Yvonne began her career supporting nonprofits, working in the fundraising/development capacity for health, education and arts organizations. She also worked as a program director and grants manager in private and family-led philanthropy organizations.

Her hobbies include reading, knitting, and spending time with family.


Yvonne has worked with: Beazer Charitable Foundation, NCR Foundation, Hi-Hope Service Center, The Wallace Foundation, The Morgan Family Foundation


Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Administration

  • Master of Arts in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration


Skills

  • Feasibility studies

  • Corporate sponsorships

  • Board development, training, and engagement

  • Facilitating board meetings, retreats, or work sessions

  • Fundraising plans

  • Strategic planning


Memberships & Volunteer Service

  • CVC Atlanta

  • Hi-Hope Service Center

  • GA Aquarium Education Advisory Committee


Accolades

  • 2023 Top Practitioner, Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Awards

Yvonne has been featured in:

  • Atlanta Business Journal

  • Rough Draft