Aj Calhoun
Managing Director, Leading on Opportunity
- Role
- Managing Director at Leading On Opportunity
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aj Calhoun
I specialize in creating scalable strategies that leverage data to address complex social challenges.Here are a few examples of the impact I\'ve made in the past decade- Architected the Opportunity Compass, a tool for visualizing data on the key drivers of economic mobility + aligning the work of 100+ nonprofits and $50M+ in philanthropic investment- Founded TEDx conferences on 2 continents- Taught human-centered design to UChicago economists- Crafted climate action plans for a coalition of 94 megacity mayors- Wrangled votes for the now-President of the European ParliamentWanting to make an impact in my hometown, I returned to Charlotte in 2020 to work with Leading on Opportunity (LOO) at Foundation For The Carolinas where I serve as Director of Research and Impact. In this role, I leverage my unique blend of expertise in economics, design, and theology.
Experience
Managing Director
Feb 2026 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Steward org-wide strategy and ops (think Chief of Staff) while leading LOO’s research, thought leadership, and innovation work. Manage funder relationships, national/regional partnerships, and priority initiatives. Ensure responsible stewardship for sunset.
Education
Reformed Theological Seminary
Master of Arts in Religion (MAR), Public Theology
University of Chicago
Master of Public Policy (MPP), Policy Innovation and Evaluation
Furman University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with honors, Urban Studies and Political Science
Duke University
Certificate, Nonprofit Management
Skills
- Design Thinking
- Nonprofits
- Writing
- Sustainability
- Storytelling
- Photoshop
- Graphic Design
- Change Management
- Branding & Identity
- New Venture Development
- Event Planning
- Non-Profit Leadership
- Project Execution
- Strategic Planning
- International Relations
- Public Speaking
- Social Media
- Public Policy
- Strategic Communications
- Editing
- Strategy
- Microsoft Word
- Advertising
- Indesign
- International Trade
- Public Relations
- Leadership Development
- Video Production
- Urbanism
- Project Management
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Fundraising
- Press Releases
- Microsoft Office
- Blogging
- Research
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