Ingalls Shipbuilding welcomed nonprofit leaders from across the Gulf Coast on September 12 for its third annual Community Partner Workshop, an event designed to foster collaboration between industry and nonprofits, share best practices and strengthen community relationships.
“We see tremendous value in connecting with the organizations that support our Ingalls shipbuilders and their families, from education and workforce programs to health and wellness services,” said Lisa Bradley, stakeholder engagement manager at Ingalls Shipbuilding. “Events like this help us make meaningful investments to strengthen the communities where our shipbuilders live and ensure they have the resources they need to thrive.”
More than 50 nonprofit organizations participated in the event, connecting with funding partners, nonprofit industry experts and resource agencies to sharpen skills, explore new communication strategies and strengthen their organization’s impact. The morning included interactive sessions on leveraging AI for nonprofit impact, improving grant writing skills and using design tools to tell compelling organizational stories.
The event concluded with a special grant awards ceremony, where Ingalls awarded 15 community grants totaling $20,000 to support programs advancing education, workforce development and quality of life along the Gulf Coast.
