"We are thrilled with GivenGain as our fundraising platform partner. Their innovative fundraising incentives have significantly enhanced our event’s impact and reach.
Their proactive approach and excellent communication make them a joy to work with. From brainstorming to execution, the team has been consistently reliable, responsive, and collaborative. We highly recommend GivenGain to anyone seeking a creative and dedicated fundraising partner."
Marius is passionate about caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. He loves using his birthday as an opportunity to request donations, instead of gifts, to support LIV Village in South Africa. The funds raised help LIV hire more teachers, fostering the development of the next generation of leaders.
Otman loves crafting intuitive and engaging web interfaces. He looks forward to using his skills to teach kids to code, inspiring the next generation of web developers.
Julia has spent most of her career leading the marketing departments for two Climate Tech start-ups. Passionate about the environment, Julia supports various renewable energy development projects in South Africa. She also loves the adrenaline rush of “marketing for good,” where each email sent helps raise funds for life-saving initiatives around the globe.
Liam has worked closely with South African non-profits to enhance the impact of their causes and empower local communities. A firm believer in learning from history to build a brighter future, he analyzes data patterns to guide growth.
Brendon is passionate about the outdoors and environmental protection, engages in beach clean-ups and vegetation clearing. Previously tutoring high school students in maths and science, he now values working for a company supporting meaningful charity work.
Will comes from an ultra-endurance sports background, playing a key role in helping raise tens of millions of pounds across major events. He's a well practised fundraiser himself, from summiting Kili for Dementia UK, to running a 24-hour relay for Alzheimer's Research UK. A Dad to two little ones, he's also passionate about helping children's charities.
Grant likes to combine his various different passions for books, adventuring and exploring into initiatives that he can use to raise money or awareness for a cause he loves. He once cycled solo from Cairo to Cape Town to raise funds for Shine Literacy - helping to build a school library to improve children’s literacy skills.
George is dedicated to both animal and human causes. He makes a positive impact by donating to and volunteering at animal shelters and supporting initiatives that help people in need.
Jannie survived the Camino de Santiago on a bike and used the trip to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. Embracing his love for cold water plunges, he has also spent part of his birthday in the icy Atlantic Ocean as a dare to support the National Sea Rescue Institute.
Maryke has a great passion for making a difference in her community and beyond. She raised funds while running a 10km race for The Helen Harder Foundation who supports young woman fighting the battle against breast cancer. At GivenGain Maryke uses her purpose as a financial accountant to contribute to her passion of doing good. She believes that working at GivenGain her purpose gets to meet her passion on a daily basis.
Bryan has worked in the non-profit technology space since 2014 with major events such as the Boston, Chicago and New York City marathons, with Tough Mudder and Ironman, as well as the likes of well known charities, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross and many more. Bryan serves on many non-profit boards including Project Purple®, Chike Springer Foundation and Running USA. On the personal side, Bryan is a family-first-kind-of-guy who enjoys running, yoga, dancing under the stars and a great holiday sweater.
Annie is dedicated to supporting the third-sector, building meaningful relationships with causes close to her heart. She recently completed her first half marathon, raising funds for a charity she has championed for over 15 years. Her passion and commitment are evident in everything she does.
Feyruz believes that humans should use their intellect to improve the world for all living beings and create opportunities for the less fortunate. Previously, he conducted genomic research for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on vaccine development against pathogenic bacteria to reduce disease burden in children in low-income countries. In recent years, he has transitioned to software development for non-profits like GivenGain.
Stacey has a heart for the local community and is dedicated to those in need, young and old. She is a First Responder and passionate about charities like Community Medics and the Blood Service. Her calling is to be in service to others.
When not thinking of ways to improve the platform or thinking of better ways to make fabric for spacesuits, Kyle dedicates a lot of his considerable fundraising platform expertise towards helping smaller non-profits and organizations improve their digital presence.
Will is our go-to fundraising expert for the UK and Europe, bringing a rich background in ultra-endurance sports to the team.
He has played a pivotal role in raising tens of millions of pounds through major events, establishing partnerships with global brands, companies and charities.
A committed fundraiser, Will has climbed Kilimanjaro for Dementia UK and participated in a 24-hour relay for Alzheimer's Research UK.
On a personal note, Will is a father of two who relishes a good English roast and loves watching just about any type of sport.