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Ben Erwin
CEO at Charitybuzz
- Charity
- Leadership
- Executive
- 📍New York, NY
Ben Erwin is the visionary CEO of Charitybuzz. Since joining Charitybuzz in 2008, Ben has spearheaded efforts that have generated over $500 million in incremental funds for over 5,000 charities. As CEO, he has led the company to achieve a 2.5x increase in revenue while successfully transforming it into a profitable enterprise.
Professional Journey: Ben joined Charitybuzz because he was captivated by the idea of leveraging a for-profit business to effect meaningful change within nonprofits. Initially focusing on Sales and Business Development, he developed a unique value proposition and sales strategy that drove significant organic growth. His strategic efforts were crucial in the sale of Charitybuzz to Todd Wagner in 2015. Post-acquisition, Ben led Business Development for the new entity, integrating Prizeo and Chideo, diversifying revenue channels, and onboarding hundreds of new clients.
Rising through the ranks from General Manager to Chief Revenue Officer, President, and CEO, Ben has overseen transformative mergers and acquisitions, strengthening the company’s market position. Post-acquisition, Ben led Business Development for the new entity, integrating Prizeo sweepstakes and other business lines, diversifying revenue channels, and onboarding hundreds of new clients.
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LET'S TALK ABOUT
- Leveraging capitalism to do more good
- How to unlock more donor pools
- Leading with purpose
- Creating the right value prop to drive action
- Running a charity like a for-profit business
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BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Ben Erwin
CEO at Charitybuzz
- 📍New York, NY
- Charity
- Leadership
- Executive
Ben Erwin is the visionary CEO of Charitybuzz. Since joining Charitybuzz in 2008, Ben has spearheaded efforts that have generated over $500 million in incremental funds for over 5,000 charities. As CEO, he has led the company to achieve a 2.5x increase in revenue while successfully transforming it into a profitable enterprise.
Professional Journey: Ben joined Charitybuzz because he was captivated by the idea of leveraging a for-profit business to effect meaningful change within nonprofits. Initially focusing on Sales and Business Development, he developed a unique value proposition and sales strategy that drove significant organic growth. His strategic efforts were crucial in the sale of Charitybuzz to Todd Wagner in 2015. Post-acquisition, Ben led Business Development for the new entity, integrating Prizeo and Chideo, diversifying revenue channels, and onboarding hundreds of new clients.
Rising through the ranks from General Manager to Chief Revenue Officer, President, and CEO, Ben has overseen transformative mergers and acquisitions, strengthening the company’s market position. Post-acquisition, Ben led Business Development for the new entity, integrating Prizeo sweepstakes and other business lines, diversifying revenue channels, and onboarding hundreds of new clients.
read more
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LET'S TALK ABOUT
- Leveraging capitalism to do more good
- How to unlock more donor pools
- Leading with purpose
- Creating the right value prop to drive action
- Running a charity like a for-profit business
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“THR’s Degen Pener chats with Ben Erwin, CEO of Charitybuzz; Muneer Panjwani, CEO of Engage for Good; and Emily Rasmussen, founder and CEO of Grapevine about how the power of technology in fostering community-based activism both at a hyper-local and corporate level is changing the face of philanthropy.”Â
Timeline
Mar 2016 - Present
Charity Network
Chief Executive Officer

Feb 2016 - June 2023
Prizeo
Chief Executive Officer

Jan 2011 - Apr 2022
RFK Young Leaders
Founder
Ask me
| How do we leverage capitalism to help more nonprofits (or cause-driven organizations)? |
| How can leaders build confidence amongst people in their organization? |
| Why has the annual dollar amount given to charities not changed in the last 60 years? |
| Why should you not put work-life balance on a to-do list? |
| How do you effectively measure impact in cause-focused organizations? |
| How do you curate remarkable experiences to attract donors outside your email list? |
