David Rhode

In 2005, David Rhode founded, led and scaled Pitch In For Baseball and Softball, a nonprofit organization that increased access to baseball and softball for children in under-resourced communities through the donation of equipment and uniforms.

After leaving Pitch In For Baseball and Softball in 2019, David founded Dot Dot Org, a nonprofit consulting firm focusing on CEO mentoring. David teaches Nonprofit Branding and Nonprofit Consulting at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the Deputy Director at PennPAC, an organization that mobilizes pro bono teams of University of Pennsylvania alumni as consultants to strengthen the nonprofit sector.

He is the Axiom Business Book Awards Gold Medal winner for “Passion Isn’t Enough: A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Leaders”, released in November 2024. He and his family now live in New York City.

Why Every Nonprofit Board Should Conduct an Annual Self-Assessment

Your nonprofit is better positioned to fulfill its mission, maintain donor trust, and ensure sustainability with an effective board in...

Tackling the Nonprofit Development Staffing Dilemma

Nonprofits and the professionals who lead and raise funds on their behalf are under constant pressure to hit ever-higher goals....

How to Build a Relationship-First Email Strategy for Nonprofits

Does this sound familiar? Your volunteer, program, and marketing teams all have emails competing for space on the calendar. And...

Nonprofit Leaders Need to Be Thought Leaders – Here’s Why, and How to Start

Fundraising is an obvious, ongoing challenge for nonprofits, and it’s only getting harder. But a close second is having more...

Loans for Nonprofits: Different Types, Benefits, and What to Avoid

Studies show that 59% of U.S. nonprofit organizations operate on annual budgets of less than $50,000. With growing demands for...

How to Unlock New Paths to Fundraising Success and Mission Impact in 2026

For years, I’ve watched disruption reshape the nonprofit sector into something more expansive – an ecosystem of entrepreneurs, enterprises, and...

13 Must-Attend Nonprofit Conferences in 2026

When hundreds of nonprofit leaders come together in one place, amazing things can happen! Nonprofit fundraising conferences give you a...

SNAP Benefits Disruption: How to Raise Funds Fast

Across the country, food banks and pantries are working to provide additional support in light of SNAP benefits running out...

What Is a Sole Member Nonprofit? Structure, Pros, and Legalities

If you’re thinking about starting a nonprofit, there are a few different ways you can structure it. One option is...

How to Start a Food Bank: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Food insecurity is a global phenomenon that could contribute to approximately 582 million people being chronically undernourished by 2030. People...