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Charles Allen

Director of Sales

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Charles is a seasoned entrepreneur, corporate development strategist, and sales professional with a diverse background spanning technology, finance, sports, and entertainment. With expertise in sales management, business development, strategic planning, and investment, Charles has a proven track record of driving growth and delivering results. A graduate of Tulane University, Charles has been recognized twice as one of the Silicon Bayou 100, honoring Louisiana’s top 100 most influential figures in technology and entrepreneurship.

Speaking Topics

  • Enhancing Donor Engagement: Exploring the Core Features Companies Should Consider in a Nonprofit Search API
  • Improving Cause Discovery: Helping Donors, Foundations, and Financial Advisors Quickly Identify High-Impact Nonprofits Aligned with Their Values, Financial Goals, and Social Impact Priorities
  • AI for High-Impact Giving: How AI is Helping High-Net-Worth Donors Make Smarter Philanthropic Decisions
  • AI as a Philanthropic Advisor: How AI is Supporting Financial Advisors in Guiding Clients’ Giving Strategies

Key Questions to Ask

  • How is AI transforming the way high-net-worth donors identify and evaluate charitable causes?
  • How is AI changing the way DAF sponsors and donors discover nonprofits?
  • How can financial advisors use AI to provide better philanthropic guidance to clients?
  • What are some AI-powered tools that financial advisors should be using to enhance charitable planning?
  • How can AI-driven search engines and recommendation systems personalize charitable giving experiences?

Speaking Experience

  • New Orleans Entrepreneur Week, Tulane Business Model Competition, Panelist and Judge, 2019
  • Tulane Entrepreneur Association, Speaker Series, Meet A Mentor, 2013-2018
  • Benevity Live, Crisis Response and Disaster Relief, Panelist, 2023
  • New Orleans Business Podcast: Out To Lunch with Peter Ricchiuti, 2013

Audience & Ideal Event Types

  • Corporate or Business Leaders
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Start-Up Ventures
  • Panel Discussions
  • Workshops