Betsy Gwinn

Betsy Gwinn is a seasoned nonprofit arts executive with a deep passion for strengthening the nonprofit sector and improving the broader community. In 2022, she launched BG Impact, a consultancy dedicated to supporting nonprofits through strategic planning, leadership coaching, governance, fundraising and interim leadership. Her work is grounded in decades of experience and a commitment to helping mission-driven organizations thrive. In 2024, Betsy transitioned from an interim role into the Co-Executive Director position at The Kitchen House, sharing leadership with Sara Elliott. This role has expanded her expertise into the fields of food systems, health, and sustainability—broadening her understanding of the intersection between community wellness and nonprofit impact. Importantly, the shared leadership model allows her to continue serving a diverse portfolio of BG Impact clients. Before founding her firm, Betsy served for over 15 years as Executive Director of the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park, where she led nationally significant collaborations, secured millions in philanthropic support, and elevated the organization’s national reputation through strategic audience development and brand marketing. Her leadership brought the Society into new eras of administrative professionalism and community engagement. More recently, she served as Interim Executive Director at Orlando Shakes and as a Leadership Coach with the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership’s “Empowering Good” program. An active civic leader, Betsy recently served on the Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board and the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs Advocacy Committee. She holds a B.A. in Fine Art from the University of Central Florida and has completed nonprofit leadership programs through the Georgetown University Center for Public Policy and Nonprofit Leadership, the Edyth Bush Institute at Rollins College, and the DeVos Institute for Arts Management.