It takes more than good ideas to make a difference. It requires…
good strategies.
our values.
Founded in 2024, Good Strategies came together to help Charleston area businesses, families, individuals and nonprofits connect through the power of successful volunteer programs.
We believe that leveraging Charleston’s existing resources through genuine and sustainable outreach opportunities supports a vibrant community where everyone feels an integral part.
We are invested in the Charleston region, committed to helping all of its stakeholders contribute to sustaining and sharing the incredible quality of life we enjoy in this place we call home.
Empathy
It takes a diverse village to have a strong community. We are dedicated to deeply understanding and valuing the various perspectives and needs of everyone in our community.
Excellence
We pursue excellence with passion and positive energy, making every challenge an opportunity to shine and every success a celebration.
Innovation
We champion innovation by looking past the status quo, seeking new ways to align purpose and drive change. Our commitment to progress and forward-thinking ensures we exceed expectations and deliver distinctive solutions.
Trust
Trust is essential for all relationships and collaborations to thrive. We believe trust is earned through reliability, integrity, competence, accountability, consistency and respect.
our people.
We believe in the power of people. Our team is the heart of Good Strategies, driving our mission forward with passion and expertise in community engagement for the Charleston region. We take pride in working together to achieve excellence and create lasting impact through exceptional volunteer engagement, turning our vision into reality every day.
CHRISTINE MESSICK
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
Christine Messick is a highly accomplished relational leader with deep roots in the Charleston, SC metro region. With several decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, she has consistently inspired and motivated stakeholders to unite around a shared purpose. She has a proven track record of exponentially growing volunteer programs throughout her career. Now at Good Strategies, she leverages her extensive expertise to create meaningful initiatives that address community needs, fostering collaborative relationships grounded in trust, inclusivity, respect, open-mindedness and creativity.
NINA MAGNESSON
CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
Nina Magnesson has been a purpose-driven and innovative organizational leader in the Charleston region for over 10 years. As the director of corporate social responsibility at BoomTown, she launched and developed innovative and impactful engagement programs for employees in the Charleston region, for clients across the nation, and teams worldwide. As a Charleston community impact investor, Nina has collaborated with stakeholders across many different sectors and supports numerous nonprofit organizations that work to find new solutions to educational, economic and regional workforce challenges. As a part of the Good Strategies team, she is thrilled to continue driving greater connections and improved quality of life through initiatives that lift us all.
Our Mission.
Good Strategies is committed to driving change in the Charleston Region by connecting businesses, nonprofits and individuals to our community through the power of volunteerism.
contact us.
If you are looking for the perfect Charleston community volunteer opportunity that matches your skills, interests, group requirements and timeline, let us know. We’d love to help!
If you are a nonprofit in need of volunteer engagement strategy, we are ready to help bring your program to the next level!