BJ Sung, founder and principal of Pinnacle Social Impact Consultancy,  works with corporations, nonprofits, foundations, and families/individuals to significantly impact  the communities they serve. With over twenty-five concurrent years of experience in  philanthropy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and nonprofit management, BJ has  extensive knowledge of the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors and a keen sense of strategic  opportunities for social impact.  

As the VP of Global Community Relations at Citi, she distributed millions of dollars in grants and  sponsorships and worked with national nonprofits, including LISC, NCAPACD, Habitat for  Humanity, Operation Hope, Red Cross, Enterprise Partners, and other leading progressive  nonprofits. As a CSR professional, she built strategic partnerships, created impact programs,  worked on Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) initiatives, trained and placed executives on  nonprofit boards, and managed employee volunteer programs. During her tenure at a major  utility company, she managed the company’s giving and developed a hallmark STEM program,  which included science festivals in the five boroughs, visits to museums, and scholarships to 14  CUNY colleges. BJ also funded and implemented capacity-building programs for hundreds of  nonprofit partners in the arts, social justice, health & human services sectors. Topics included board leadership, succession planning, volunteer engagement, organizational development,  strategic planning, and operational excellence. 

Retired as Chair Emerita of a leading domestic violence prevention center, she grew the  organization by tripling its operating budget, led a merger, and diversified the board. A  BoardSource Certified Nonprofit Governance Consultant, she currently serves on the boards of  Nonprofit New York, Manhattan Community Board 5, and is an ex officio Trustee of the New  York City Center.  

After a long career in corporate philanthropy and nonprofit management, BJ now uses the  breadth and depth of her experience working with individuals and organizations to develop  intelligent, effective strategies to achieve a greater social impact. Her passion for  multiculturalism is not just a professional commitment but a personal mission that she brings to  her work, inspiring and motivating those around her. 

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