Abundance Capital, a leading nonprofit venture philanthropy platform, today announced that Kate Dabbs has joined as the organization’s first Chief Community Officer.
In this role, Kate will strengthen and expand connections within the organization’s network of philanthropic donors and investors (Abundance Angels) and its community partners. As the key connector and impact storyteller, Kate will be dedicated to working with the Abundance Angel network to amplify the effectiveness of its innovative brand of renewable philanthropy.
“Kate brings a rare combination of deeply rooted community engagement, strategic communications, and philanthropic insight,” said Mike Gatchell, CEO and co-founder of Abundance Capital. “I’ve had the privilege of serving alongside Kate in multiple roles. I know firsthand the passion, creativity, and integrity she brings to her work. We are thrilled to have her on the team.”
Kate’s career has spanned nonprofit, philanthropic, corporate, and entrepreneurial sectors in Greenville, SC. Most recently, she co-led a local marketing agency, launched and directed her own strategic communications firm, and managed marketing and operations for Coldwell Banker Caine. Before those roles, Kate facilitated development communications for Furman University and marketing/fundraising for Greenville Forward.
A Furman University alumna who later earned her master’s degree from Clemson University, Kate has been a committed civic leader serving on several nonprofit and foundation boards, including the Community Foundation of Greenville.
“When people think of capital, they often think only of money. But at Abundance, donors give more than money, forging meaningful connections between the projects they support that are as valuable as the financial capital they provide.” Kate said.
About Abundance Capital: Based in Greenville, SC, Abundance Capital is a nonprofit (501c3) donor-advised fund (DAF) platform that provides a range of ways for donors to invest i