The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG), a statewide association of more than 130 private and community foundations, intermediaries, corporations, donor advised funds and public charities, is pleased to announce that Charlotte Haase has joined them as communication and data manager.

In her new role, Charlotte will lead the day-to-day work that keeps ABAG’s member services and behind-the-scenes data management systems running smoothly. Working closely with the entire team, she will design and support all direct member engagement efforts, oversee all communication platforms, and ensure member requests for technical assistance are answered. Charlotte will also lead ABAG’s efforts to continuously develop and improve its integrated website and membership database.

Before joining ABAG, Charlotte worked with various organizations to strengthen branding, improve communications strategies, and streamline internal processes. Most recently, she served as the Director of Food and Farm Programs for Civic Works Inc.

“We are very excited to have Charlotte on board,” said ABAG’s President Celeste Amato. “Her experience developing strong brands matched with her knowledge of effective communication, technical operations and digital platforms will help guide our organization forward as we continue to serve our members and community.”

Charlotte earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication from Christopher Newport University with minors in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship, as well as leadership studies.

After going through a comprehensive rebranding process, ABAG will be announcing a new name at their annual meeting in May.

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The Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers (ABAG) is a statewide association of more than 130 private and community foundations, intermediaries, corporations, donor advised funds and public charities; members steward more than $9 billion in foundation assets. ABAG provides critical information and services to the philanthropic and nonprofit communities through programs and workshops; convenes grantmakers to address issues in sectors such as health, education, arts and the environment and represents the philanthropic sector to key audiences, including the media, policy makers, national organizations and the general public.

ABAG’s vision is that philanthropy will be an integral force in tackling Maryland’s most pressing problems, positively changing the lives of the people in our community through partnership with government, business and nonprofit decision makers. ABAG works to connect members to policymakers and to be a voice on local, state and federal public policy issues that promote effective philanthropy and build stronger communities.