High Tech, High Engagement: Technology and Donor Engagement

Joshua LaBorde is passionate about applying his diverse operational experience and technical skills at mission-driven organizations. While serving the philanthropy field for nearly a decade, he has seen firsthand the power and potential of people coming together and contributing to delivering on life-impacting—and often life-changing—missions. Getting to work with people who care so much about making a difference inspires him and his work.

Joshua brings over 20 years of experience in operations, information, and technology. At BWF, he partners with clients on strategically deploying best practices, process optimization, leveraging data and technology, and maximizing the return on their systems and operations investments.

In addition to being a Pirate for Good, Nick is the co-founder of GoodUnited. Raising $1b+ for nonprofits, GoodUnited is the first conversational messaging solution that powers two-way communication between nonprofits and supporters in the supporter's preferred channels, social networks. Nick was named a Presidential Leadership Scholar for his work with GoodUnited. Nick started GoodUnited after co-founding Stop Soldier Suicide, a 501c3, in 2011 and growing it to be one of the largest and leading veteran service organizations in the country. Nick was named UNC Chapel Hill's Distinguished Young Alumnis for his work with Stop Soldier Suicide. Nick started Stop Soldier Suicide after his experience deploying 27 months to Afghanistan as an Airborne-Ranger qualified Army Captain where was awarded among others two bronze stars and the Army commendation medal for valor.

Neil is the Co-Founder & COO of B Generous, a new venture-backed finTech company, which is revolutionizing how people donate to nonprofits through the advent of the first ever philanthropic credit product. Powered by $120M+ in lending capital, B Generous is backed by some of the top VCs, banks, & institutional investors in the U.S.

He is a respected social entrepreneur, journalist, and philanthropist.

Previously, Neil served as CEO of NES Impact, a management consultancy he founded. Here, Neil worked with select single-family offices and founder-led businesses to develop, launch, and scale social impact ventures.