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.

A Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Strategic Plan [+ Free Template]

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Masjid Donation Kiosk – For Successful In-Person Fundraising [With FAQs]

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The Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising Toolkits

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10 Simple Spring Fundraising Ideas Every Nonprofit Must Try

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Nonprofit Leadership – The Ultimate Guide for a Real Difference

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12 Nonprofit Podcasts That’ll Make You a Fundraising Mastermind

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Cause Marketing – Boost Revenue Through Collaborations

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10 Key Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members

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Top 9 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Platforms – Choose the Best One

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Disaster Relief Fundraising: Critical Tools for Donations + Examples

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