About Carol
Carol Wick is an innovative leader with 35 years of executive nonprofit and entrepreneurial management experience. She has a proven track record in developing global collaborative partnerships, innovative programs, and successful public policy, with a focus on gender-based violence, including child abuse and trauma.
Carol has raised over $250M in funds and has expertise in evidence-based replication, scaling, and designing impact measurement tools. She currently serves as President of Sharity, Inc., leading a global team that provides solutions to clients' needs in over 33 countries and Co-founder of First Team Impact working with NIL athletes to create a meaningful philanthropic legacy.
Carol holds degrees from Florida State, Auburn University, Rollins College and Harvard. She is currently a Fellow at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University.
Entreprenuer | Advocate | Impact Architect
Advocacy
Carol Wick is a true advocate at heart and frequently works on social justice issues and mentoring emerging leaders. Most recently, she successfully led the fight to pass Florida HB199 - Donna's Law - which eliminated the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children and HB673, which created the first Rape Kit tracking system.
She also spearheaded the public uncovering of the misappropriation of nearly $8M in funds by the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Carol risked all to ensure that the leadership was held accountable and funds were returned to where they belonged, helping survivors.
Public Speaking
Carol Wick is a nationally recognized speaker with extensive experience addressing nonprofit leadership and fundraising and system change. From audiences of 10 to 10,000, Carol Wick has trained and been the keynote for groups around the globe.
Her expertise was featured in a nationally syndicated TV on national news and even Dr. G: Medical Examiner. In 2025, she led the National Nonprofit Leadership Impact Series, focusing on mental health, succession planning, and board development. Known for her engaging style and practical strategies, Carol equips leaders with tools to create measurable, lasting change.
Innovation
Coming up with new solutions to complex problems is a hallmark of Carol's work. For example, she developed an evidence-based community response to intimate partner violence and created the global award-winning R3App cited in the New England Journal of Medicine. In addition, Carol's work adapting best practices led to a significant decrease in domestic violence homicides and millions of dollars in tax savings in Central Florida, as well as the construction of one of the first onsite, stand-alone kennels and a trauma-informed, survivor designed shelter for families.
NIL with a Heart
First Team Impact helps college athletes turn NIL income into purpose-driven impact with short- and long-term financial upside.
We guide athletes in launching foundations or supporting causes they care about - building their brand, maximizing tax advantages, and opening doors to partners who value leadership and legacy.
With our concierge-level support, athletes elevate their influence, give with purpose, and build a legacy that pays off beyond the game.
Sharity Global
Sharity Global
Sharity partners with nonprofits, governments, and mission-driven leaders to amplify their impact through strategic planning, branding, fundraising, and capacity building. We provide expert guidance, creative solutions, and hands-on support to help organizations break free from cycles of crisis and scarcity and scale their mission impact. Our goal is to create sustainable, data-informed strategies that drive measurable change and attract lasting investment. Whether launching a new initiative or strengthening an existing one, Sharity equips changemakers with the tools and vision to transform communities.
Research
Sharity Global
Carol Wick’s research focuses on measuring the social and economic impact of programs, educational initiatives, and community services. Her publications include studies on IPV in Florida and Nevada, charter school outcomes, SDG impact reporting, and primary prevention strategies—offering data-driven insights to inform policy, funding, and systemic change.
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