Meet Arthur W. Thomas III
Building People. Strengthening Organizations. Transforming Communities.
Arthur Thomas is a builder at heart—of people, organizations, and communities that thrive. With over two decades of experience, his work is rooted in empowering individuals with the confidence and strategy to transform their unique assets—gifts, talents, and experiences—into meaningful impact.
Known for his ability to inspire growth and spark transformation, Arthur brings clarity, purpose, and strategy to every stage, boardroom, and community he steps into. For him, success is more than numbers—it’s about impact and income, legacy and lifestyle. Through his leadership, he helps others achieve both, showing that true growth is sustainable, purposeful, and rooted in integrity.
As Founder & Principal of Integrity Solutions Group, Arthur has spent more than a decade helping small-to-mid-size businesses grow with confidence. His innovative approach to operations, marketing, and revenue strategies empowers entrepreneurs and organizations to not only succeed but thrive with balance—accomplishing more with less, and from a place of rest.
Arthur currently serves as Director of Mission Investing and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, where he oversees an $11M strategy to strengthen local ventures and build one of the nation’s most equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Through NHE3, a bold partnership with the State of Connecticut, the City of New Haven, and leading nonprofits, universities, and financial institutions, Arthur ensures that historically marginalized entrepreneurs gain access to the resources, networks, and capital they need to launch, grow, and scale. His work is a living example of the truth that collaboration leads to multiplication.
At the heart of his leadership is a commitment to equity and trust, ensuring communities are not only included in opportunity but positioned to own it.
Leadership & Innovation
Education & Faith
A graduate of Cornell University and Yale Divinity School, Arthur blends rigorous business acumen with deep spiritual grounding. At Yale, he founded Divinnovation in partnership with Tsai CITY, equipping entrepreneurs and community leaders to drive sustainable change.
He also serves as an Associate Minister at Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church, encouraging people to walk in their victory now by aligning their unique strengths with purpose. I am also a board member of the church’s CDC (community development corporation) called Inextricably Bound.
Service & Community Impact
Arthur is the Founder of the Divine Grace Foundation (DGF), which champions education, healthcare, workforce development, and financial literacy in underserved communities. Through this work, DGF seeks to break cycles of inequity while reminding people that true wealth is not only in wisdom, but in recognizing that they are fearfully and wonderfully made—endowed with gifts, talents, and assets designed to create lasting impact and fulfillment.
He has also served as a judge for Yale’s Civic Innovation Pitch Competition, Yale Innovation Summit, and The University of Bridgeport Pitch Competition, and as a Fellow at Yale’s Timothy Dwight Hall. In every space he enters, Arthur carries forward his commitment to building people, organizations, and communities with clarity, purpose, and integrity.
Experience & Expertise
Arthur’s career spans industries, leadership roles, and impactful ventures:
Integrity Solutions Group
Founder & Principal, guiding businesses with growth and operational strategies.
Divine Grace Foundation
Founder, advancing equity through education, healthcare, and literacy.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Director of Mission Investing & Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.
Integrity Home Buyers
Founder & Head of Acquisitions, leading real estate development projects.
Previous roles at Morgan Stanley, Amaranth Advisors, and Citi in global finance and trading.
Arthur Thomas is more than a strategist or speaker—he is an ecosystem architect. With expertise in finance, entrepreneurship, real estate, and philanthropy, he has a gift for weaving together people, ideas, and resources to create solutions with lasting impact.
For Arthur, life is a balance of facets and assets. He embraces the call to accept the mystery and uncertainty; therein lies the miracle, and he inspires others to do the same.
Partner with Arthur and Integrity Solutions Group to bring clarity, innovation, and purpose to your organization or community.