Charles Blazevich
About Charles Blazevich
Charles Blazevich is a Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America, where he actively solicits significant donations to support the organization's mission. With a background in various roles within nonprofit organizations, he has developed strong relationships with corporate partners and food banks.
Current Role at Feeding America
Charles Blazevich serves as the Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Feeding America, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he actively solicits six to seven-figure gifts from assigned accounts to support the organization's mission. He successfully manages a portfolio of more than 15 leading national partners, broadening their support through philanthropic giving, cause marketing, and employee engagement.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Charles Blazevich has held multiple roles at Feeding America prior to his current position. He worked as a Corporate Partnerships Coordinator for 8 months in 2015, followed by a 3-year tenure as a Corporate Partnerships Specialist from 2015 to 2018. He then served as the Manager of Corporate Partnerships from 2018 to 2021. His experience at Feeding America has equipped him with the skills to build collaborative relationships with member food banks and link corporate partnerships at both local and national levels.
Work History in Nonprofit Organizations
Before joining Feeding America, Charles Blazevich worked in various nonprofit organizations. He served as an Assistant in Revenue at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for 8 months in 2011 and as a Coordinator for the Marathon - Team In Training for 5 months from 2011 to 2012. He also worked as a Logistics & Event Experience Coordinator at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Chapter from 2013 to 2014. His roles in these organizations have contributed to his expertise in managing partnerships and fundraising.
Educational Background
Charles Blazevich earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Augustana College, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation for his career in nonprofit management and corporate partnerships.
Early Career Experience
Charles Blazevich began his career in various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as an Academic Advisor at Colorado Technical University from 2009 to 2010 and as a Customer Service Representative at North American Corporation from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he served as a VISTA with AmeriCorps from 2007 to 2008. These early experiences helped shape his skills in communication and relationship management.