Brittany Pruitt Fletcher is the new leader of United Way of North Carolina effective Oct. 3. (Submitted)
United Way of North Carolina announced this past week that Brittany Pruitt Fletcher is its next president and CEO, effective Oct. 3.
She will succeed Laura Zink Marx, who retires on Sept. 9 after eight years in the role.
Pruitt Fletcher comes to UWNC with 15 years of nonprofit management experience and expertise in fundraising and community impact. Her career started with Big Brothers Big Sisters Services in Winston-Salem where she worked in various roles and helped the organization increase the number of children that they were able to serve through one-to-one mentorship.
She is currently the chief of staff at United Way of Forsyth County, which supports more than 60 local programs and raises over $14 million annually. Prior to her role in Forsyth County, she spent five years as the president and CEO at United Way of Davidson County.
Under her leadership, the organization implemented a new strategic direction and invested over $1 million each year into defined community needs.
“I believe wholeheartedly in United Way’s mission to bridge people, local United Ways and resources, so individuals, families and communities thrive in North Carolina,” Pruitt Fletcher said. “My career has been driven by a commitment to public service and a desire to live in a society where everyone can thrive. I look forward to working with the board, staff, local United Ways and partners to advance our statewide impact and pursue our shared goals.”
Pruitt Fletcher holds a bachelor of social work, master’s of business administration and master’s of public administration from Appalachian State University. She previously served on the UWNC board of directors for three years and is currently on the NC 211 Advancement Committee.
“Throughout my tenure as a board member, I saw first-hand the positive influence UWNC can have,” Pruitt Fletcher said. “The organization is uniquely positioned to affect community change, and I look forward to building on the history, strength and service of the organization to support the emerging needs of our state.”
In June, UWNC’s search committee began working with the nonprofit consulting firm, moss+ross, to conduct a three-month national search for a new president and CEO. After several rounds of interviews, the UWNC Board of Directors approved Pruitt Fletcher to serve in the role.
Heather Black will act as the interim president and CEO while awaiting Pruitt Fletcher’s onboarding.