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Ep#160: The Business of Giving w/ Ben Erwin

May 21, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 160

In this episode, Rick interviews Ben Erwin, CEO of Charitybuzz. Ben shares how he's helped raise over $500 million for more than 5,000 charities—by transforming how people give. With a unique model that merges profit with purpose, Ben’s work unlocks creative, sustainable ways to fundraise while making generosity accessible and exciting. From celebrity dinners to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Charitybuzz helps redefine philanthropy for the modern world.

Ben dives deep into why the nonprofit sector deserves the same respect, resources, and innovation as for-profits—and how aligning capitalism with compassion might just be the key to solving society’s biggest challenges.

This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀

We will discuss the following:

⭐️ Ben argues that nonprofits should be treated like high-impact businesses—with proper funding, talented professionals, and scalable models.

⭐️ Using profit-driven innovation to supercharge giving, Charitybuzz makes charitable contributions both exciting and sustainable.

⭐️ Learn how small, creative shifts in fundraising (like celebrity experiences and private auctions) are unlocking millions in untapped charitable dollars.

⭐️ Ben’s journey from sales to CEO reveals how purpose-driven leadership can drive both revenue and deep social impact.

⭐️ A single conversation with his father changed Ben’s life trajectory—a reminder that everyday moments can have powerful ripple effects.

& more...

Know more about Ben:

Website: charitybuzz.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinbenjamin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charitybuzz

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