Ryan has spent nearly a decade helping over a thousand nonprofits make data-informed fundraising decisions at DonorSearch. In his current role as VP of Strategic Partnerships, he oversees the DonorSearch partner ecosystem and collaborates with as MarketSmart, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Alexander Haas, BWF, and others. He is a former APRA-MD Board member and current Board Secretary of The Giving Institute. He has presented at AFP ICON and various regional fundraising conferences around the country.
Over the past 6 years, in his role as Senior Solutions Advisor at MarketSmart, Jeff has advised organizations of all sizes on Engagement Fundraising. Leveraging integrated technology and marketing, MarketSmart helps nonprofits generate, qualify, cultivate and prioritize potential donors. Over the years, Jeff has consulted with dozens of disease research organizations, such as American Lung Association, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Moffitt Cancer Center, and more.
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