Today's Show covers Foundations VS Traditional NPOs. Featuring Gerard Littlejohn- Executive Director of the Steve Smith Family Foundation.A native of Lexington, NC - Gerard has years of experience working across the nonprofit sector, the sports industry, and with Fortune 500 companies. Gerard worked in the public relations department for the then-Charlotte Bobcats in college and subsequently full-time upon obtaining his degree in communications from UNC Charlotte. In the corporate world, Gerard has served stints in PR, community relations and Sports Marketing for national retailers Lowe's and Dick's Sporting Goods. He briefly worked for Atrium Health in community benefit, and for United Way as Director of Community Engagement. For the last 4 1/2 years, Gerard has served as the Executive Director of the Steve Smith Family Foundation, helping former NFL player Steve Smith with his efforts in the community.

Gerard has also served as a consultant to nonprofits, brands, and athletes through his own company - The Level One Agency.

Married to his wife, Eboni, together they have one daughter, Mia.For more about Gerard check out: Twitter - @g_littlejohnIG - @glittlejohnhttp://stevesmithfamilyfdn.org/