Interview with Ben Erwin, CEO Charitybuzz and Prizeo

Today we are joined by Ben Erwin, CEO Charitybuzz, as he sits with Steve Latham, CEO of DonateStock. In this interview Ben tells us about Charitybuzz and his favorite experiences, working with nonprofits and some interesting opportunities for improvement, and some great pieces of advice for nonprofit executives - don't miss out!

 

About Ben Erwin

Ben is the CEO of Charitybuzz – the leading impact marketplace – and its sister company, sweepstakes-for-good platform Prizeo. The Charitybuzz businesses work to maximize fundraising strategies for nonprofits, celebrities and brands. One of the first Charitybuzz employees, Erwin has fostered the company’s growth from a small startup 15 years ago, and helped raise $550M for cause to date. Now leading both Charitybuzz and Prizeo, Erwin leverages his extensive industry knowledge and network to create and grow a powerful ecommerce marketplace that brings people unmatched access in order to unlock new funds for cause. Erwin is a member of YPO, and has contributed to and been featured in various media outlets, including Entrepreneur.com, Thrive Global, CNBC, Barron’s Penta, Golf Channel, Dallas Morning News and CheddarTV. He supports a variety of causes and organizations, and is the founder of RFK Young Leaders –a program of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights that is dedicated to empowering human rights defenders and motivating a diverse community to take action for social justice. Erwin holds a BA in Political Science from The George Washington University.

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