CNM Connect (CNM), previously the Center of Nonprofit Management, hired Kyle Purdy as Vice President of Community Engagement. Purdy will work with North Texas nonprofits to gain a better understanding of their needs so that CNM can deliver services most valuable to their success.

Purdy brings more than 25 years of experience in the private sector to CNM, including executive roles in the advertising and marketing industry. He served as Senior Vice President of Client Services for a multi-billion dollar global advertising agency and has recent experience in the social sector as Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development for the Taylor Hooton Foundation.

"In this role, Kyle will be the finger on the pulse of our community,” said Tina Weinfurther, President and CEO of CNM Connect. “His experience in account service in both the social and private sectors will ensure CNM understands, better anticipates and is responsive to the needs of nonprofits and other stakeholders in the communities we serve."

Founded in 1980, CNM strengthens communities by connecting and engaging nonprofits and other stakeholders through leadership, management expertise and outcomes technology. In addition to providing services including seminars, certificate programs and consulting, CNM is expanding its offerings to meet the needs of today’s nonprofit.

"The ability to truly understand our clients’ challenges plays a critical role in how well we serve this community,” Purdy said. “I’m excited to be a part of such an important resource for North Texas communities and look forward to engaging our clients to deliver meaningful impact."

Purdy received a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Texas and is an active member of the Downtown Dallas Rotary Club. For more information about CNM Connect’s offerings, visit cnmconnect.org.