Natasha Witherspoon is a dynamic cross-sector leader and visionary with a passion for philanthropy, performing arts, education, and cultures eamlessly integrating her diverse expertise to drive transformative, measurable impact. A devoted “mommy-preneur” to three sons. She blends conservatory-level musical training, executive corporate leadership, and nonprofit strategy to create innovative, results-driven solutions for organizations and communities.
Currently serving as Philanthropy Manager for Smithville Community Coalition, the largest intact African American neighborhood in Charlotte, NC, Natasha leads strategic resource development efforts that preserve history while advancing equitable investment and community sustainability. Her work centers on cultivating institutional partnerships, securing grant funding, strengthening donor engagement, and building long-term funding pipelines that honor legacy while positioning the community for generational growth.
She also serves as Philanthropic Strategist for HEARTS Collaborative, where she designs and implements comprehensive fundraising ecosystems that align mission, messaging, and measurable outcomes. In addition, Natasha is a Global Mentor for the AFP/Blackbaud Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program, supporting emerging leaders in strengthening ethical fundraising practices, leadership capacity, and strategic development strategy.
Natasha is also the Founder of the international nonprofit Moms Against Racism, serving families across the United States and Canada. Through this organization, she built and mobilized a cross-border membership network, creating spaces for advocacy, education, and community dialogue while advancing equity-centered initiatives that empower mothers and families to lead systemic change.
Her foundation as a classically trained opera singer uniquely shapes her philanthropic leadership. She studied voice at Mannes Conservatory under the esteemed Kamal Scott and the late Loretta DiFranco, cultivating vocal mastery, discipline, and artistic excellence. She toured internationally with Living Arts, performing in Latvia, Greece, Russia, Poland, and Finland; experiences that deepened her cultural fluency and strengthened her ability to connect authentically across diverse audiences. The rigor of operatic training breath control, interpretation, collaboration, emotional intelligence, and resilience now informs her executive presence, donor cultivation style, and ability to navigate high-level philanthropic environments with confidence and grace.
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Guest Lecturer UNC Charlotte: Domestic Violence Awareness
Philanthropy.
As a philanthropy coach and strategist, Natasha has helped organizations secure six- and seven-figure grants by building structured funding pipelines, activating board engagement, strengthening cases for support, and cultivating high-value donor relationships. She is known for seamlessly weaving together artistic storytelling, corporate sales expertise, and nonprofit infrastructure to produce not just funding wins—but lasting, measurable impact.
Awarded: Women In Business Grant (2022)
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With over a decade of success as a Fortune 500 Senior Sales Executive with Lamar Advertising Company, Natasha consistently exceeded revenue targets through innovative campaign design and strategic client partnerships. As former CEO of Classik Media Group, she led brand strategy, vision casting, and multi-channel marketing initiatives that strengthened organizational visibility and audience engagement. Her certification in nonprofit management further grounds her leadership in governance, compliance, and sustainable organizational growth.
Her thought leadership is featured in the international best-selling trilogy Common Threads: Inspiration, Empowerment, and Balance. A sought-after speaker and creative strategist, Natasha is described as visionary, collaborative, culturally intelligent, and results-oriented equally at home in boardrooms, community spaces, and on global stages.
Through every role she holds, Natasha integrates artistry, strategy, and heart making a lasting impact in the philanthropic space and in the lives of those she serves.
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"Natasha uses her voice to inspire the world one day at a time. She radiates a light of confidence, class and sass. Even in the midst of turmoil."