Nick Marino Jr. of Communities Foundation of Texas to be featured at DallasMeetup
The team at DallasMeetup is proud to announce Nick Marino Jr., Director of the Center for Business Impact at Communities Foundation of Texas, is the latest Featured Networker debut joining DallasMeetup at Texas Live!
Nick Marino Jr. is a corporate philanthropy leader and Director of the Center for Business Impact at Communities Foundation of Texas, where he leads the team and business network that helps companies maximize their community impact through strategic giving, employee engagement, and purpose-driven leadership. Through the Center, Nick works alongside businesses of all sizes to strengthen their philanthropic efforts, engage employees in meaningful ways, and create lasting impact throughout North Texas. His team supports companies through grantmaking, volunteerism, charitable funds, professional development, and community partnerships, helping bridge the gap between business goals and community needs.
A 2025 Dallas Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, Nick has dedicated his career to building movements that inspire people to take action. He is also the founder and Chief Hunger Officer of Tango Charities, a volunteer-driven nonprofit focused on fighting hunger through hands-on community engagement. Through its flagship program, Feed The City, Tango Charities has grown into one of the largest volunteer-driven hunger relief initiatives in the country. What began as a local effort in North Texas has expanded to more than 75 cities across 19 states and five countries, engaging over 125,000 volunteers and helping provide more than 8.7 million meals through local nonprofit partners.
Under Nick's leadership, Tango Charities now supports more than 50 recurring volunteer events each month, bringing together thousands of people from all backgrounds to serve their communities. In June 2026, the organization brought together more than 1,000 volunteers at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, to set a Guinness World Record while creating and donating over 20,000 meals for North Texas families. Through initiatives like Feed The City and Feed The Country, Nick continues to demonstrate how collective action can transform communities and inspire a culture of service.
Prior to joining Communities Foundation of Texas, Nick was part of the founding team and served as Senior Director of Marketing for Curis Functional Health, helping grow the company from a single North Texas location to more than 60 locations across 11 states. He is also co-founder of Revolving Mind, a Dallas-based marketing and brand strategy agency that has worked with startups, national brands, and professional athletes to accelerate growth and build meaningful connections with their audiences.
Nick's work has earned numerous recognitions, including the 2023 NCAA Legends and Legacy Community Award, the 2024 Marketing Maverick of the Year Award from the American Marketing Association, and recognition as one of the Dallas Business Journal's 40 Under 40 in 2025. Beyond his professional roles, he serves on the Board of Directors for the La La Land Foundation and remains passionate about helping individuals discover their ability to make a difference.
A native of Garland and now a resident of Plano, Nick is married to his wife, Amber, and together they are raising their daughter, Aria, alongside their Goldendoodle, Nala. Whether through corporate philanthropy, volunteerism, or community partnerships, Nick's mission is simple: create opportunities for people to engage in acts of good and inspire them to live with purpose.
Make plans to meet Nick and his team August 13th! Register Here.
