About US
Positive Impact works with non-profit and for-profit organizations to be more effective in their day-to-day practices, thus expanding the success of their mission. With our clients, we create powerful marketing strategies, realize brand identities and maximize funding opportunities.
Our unique group of talented people, comprised of industry leaders who have held senior roles in state and national government, philanthropy, academia, fashion & the entertainment worlds, bring purpose, passion & results.
Our Work
We are fortunate to work with clients whose missions include saving and improving lives, changing the trajectory of third-world economies, improving the education of tomorrow’s leaders, and impacting environmental sustainability. We apply our industry leadership and expertise with our sincere passion and we deliver.
If you are a for-profit organization, we provide confidential advice on management and financial controls, revenue generation and long-term sustainability.
If you are a non-profit organization, our team of seasoned fundraising professionals understand the challenges you face, and we work closely with you to develop effective strategies, messaging and operations.
Our TEam
louise coggins
Licensed clinical social worker and relentless philanthropic leader to over 50 local, national and worldwide non-profit organizations. Chair of UNC School of Social Work.
stephen coggins
Talented attorney whose practice focuses on civil litigation and regulatory matters, and a tireless advocate for improving the lives of those less fortunate.
luther hodges jr.
Former United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce, former Chairman of North Carolina National Bank, now Bank of America, former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Washington Bancorp, and former owner of The Santa Fean Magazine. Currently an owner of The Hotel Santa Fe and manager of two investment partnerships.
ray kennedy
Former Vice President of Entertainment with the USO of Metropolitan New York, Expert producer, musician, writer/arranger, director/choreographer and fashion/stage designer.
maria spaulding
Recipient of The North Carolina Award, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, AJ Fletcher Foundation Board Member, Chairman, SouthEast Raleigh Promise, Chair, Community Faith Builders Corp., CDC, Martin Luther King, Jr Triangle Board, Deacon, Christian Faith Baptist Church, former Deputy Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, former Executive Director of Wake County Human Services, former Assistant County Manager, Wake County, former Chair North Carolina Local Government Credit Union Board, United Way of the Triangle Board, North Carolina State Personnel Commission, North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission, former Shaw University Board, former Communities In Schools of North Carolina Board member and former Chair, Advance Community Health Capital Campaign.
glenn sturm
Co-founder of the Atlanta office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Executive Officer at NetEffect Corporation, Founder & CEO of Netzee, Inc., Business Advisor at The White Oak Group, Inc., Corporate Board of Directors for Private Business, Director at Rockwell Collins Satellite Communications Systems, Inc. and Towne Services, Inc., National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Executive Board of the Atlanta Area Council, Trustee of the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, Business Advisor of Iconic Therapeutics, Inc., Boards of Directors for Fidelity Integrated Financial Solutions, WebMD, Inc., Director of ClearStory Systems, Inc. and U.S. Army Reserve.
andrew young
Passionate advocate for improving lives worldwide. Senior staffer on Capitol Hill, directed several local, state and national campaigns, acclaimed consultant in the public and private sector, co-founder of North Carolina Strategies and best-selling author.
