Company
About
Give Interactive
Give Interactive was founded to empower philanthropic organizations to achieve their missions through innovative technology. Our team’s background as DAF administrators and nonprofit finance experts ensures we deeply understand the needs of our clients.
Our current clients represent >$35 billion (and growing) in AUM DAF & Foundation assets. This positions us as the fastest growing platform in the market.
Company
About
Give Interactive
Give Interactive was founded to empower philanthropic organizations to achieve their missions through innovative technology. Our team’s background as DAF administrators and nonprofit finance experts ensures we deeply understand the needs of our clients.
Our current clients represent >$35 billion (and growing) in AUM DAF & Foundation assets. This positions us as the fastest growing platform in the market.
Our Company
"We exist to inspire and facilitate world-changing generosity.”
Our world-class designers and developers have worked tirelessly over the last several years building and perfecting our solution. Their deep expertise in complex engineering, operational efficiency, and UX design has led to our product's quick success.
Our Company
"We exist to inspire and facilitate world-changing generosity.”
Our world-class designers and developers have worked tirelessly over the last several years building and perfecting our solution. Their deep expertise in complex engineering, operational efficiency, and UX design has led to our product's quick success.
Leadership Team
Our team comprises DAF and FinTech experts who have collectively managed many billions of dollars in DAF assets across major tech platforms. Our team’s firsthand experience fuels the platform’s continual evolution to meet DAF Sponsors' and Community Foundations' changing needs.
Each person below provide key strategy and operational leadership to our 35+ team of industry experts across our client services and software engineering teams.
Lucas
Cherry
Founder
& CEO
Lucas is the Founder and CEO of Give Interactive, leveraging his CPA background to develop innovative technology solutions for nonprofits and donors. Before Give Interactive, he served as EVP at The Signatry, overseeing financial and operational strategy. He holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business/Management and an MBA.
Sam
Hoefer
Chief Technology Office
Sam serves as CTO of Give Interactive, overseeing the technical direction and implementation of the company’s software for philanthropic clients. Formerly CEO of Brushfire Interactive, he brings extensive experience in software engineering and system architecture, including leadership roles at Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and L-3 Communications. He holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA.
Jen
McMaster
Director of Technology
Jen is Director of Technology at Give Interactive, leading product development and overseeing the engineering team. Formerly Director of Application Development at Bambu Systems, she built a secure mobile banking app and AWS cloud architecture. Her background includes senior roles in agile development and engineering management at Take2. Jen holds a B.S. in Computer Science.
Hannah
Erickson
Director of Client Services
Hannah is Director of Client Services at Give Interactive, leading customer success and implementation teams to deliver exceptional support. Before joining Give Interactive, she held leadership roles at Southern Illinois University, driving recruitment and communication strategies. Hannah holds an M.S. in Mass Communication and Media Management and a B.A. in Communication.
Keith
Zoellner
Chief Product & Delivery Officer
Keith is Chief Product and Delivery Officer at Give Interactive, managing the product roadmap and scaling delivery operations. His early background includes developing software platforms at Electronic Data Systems and Andersen Consulting (now Accenture). He has since led early-stage software companies as CPTO, including CS DISCO (NYSE: LAW), with numerous successful exits.
Leadership Team
Our team comprises DAF and FinTech experts who have collectively managed many billions of dollars in DAF assets across major tech platforms. Our team’s firsthand experience fuels the platform’s continual evolution to meet DAF Sponsors' and Community Foundations' changing needs.
Each person below provide key strategy and operational leadership to our 35+ team of industry experts across our client services and software engineering teams.
Lucas Cherry, CPA
Founder & CEO
Lucas is the Founder and CEO of Give Interactive, leveraging his CPA background to develop innovative technology solutions for nonprofits and donors. Before Give Interactive, he served as EVP at The Signatry, overseeing financial and operational strategy. He holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business/Management and an MBA.
Sam Hoefer
Chief Technology Office
Sam serves as CTO of Give Interactive, overseeing the technical direction and implementation of the company’s software for philanthropic clients. Formerly CEO of Brushfire Interactive, he brings extensive experience in software engineering and system architecture, including leadership roles at Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and L-3 Communications. He holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA.
Jen McMaster
Director of Technology
Jen is Director of Technology at Give Interactive, leading product development and overseeing the engineering team. Formerly Director of Application Development at Bambu Systems, she built a secure mobile banking app and AWS cloud architecture. Her background includes senior roles in agile development and engineering management at Take2. Jen holds a B.S. in Computer Science.
Hannah Erickson
Director of Client Services
Hannah is Director of Client Services at Give Interactive, leading customer success and implementation teams to deliver exceptional support. Before joining Give Interactive, she held leadership roles at Southern Illinois University, driving recruitment and communication strategies. Hannah holds an M.S. in Mass Communication and Media Management and a B.A. in Communication.
Keith Zoellner
Chief Product & Delivery Officer
Keith is Chief Product and Delivery Officer at Give Interactive, managing the product roadmap and scaling delivery operations. His early background includes developing software platforms at Electronic Data Systems and Andersen Consulting (now Accenture). He has since led early-stage software companies as CPTO, including CS DISCO (NYSE: LAW), with numerous successful exits.
Our Financial & Industry Backing
Give Interactive is uniquely backed by a group of 10 families, tech executives, and foundations with unmatched experience in Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), Supporting Organizations, Private Foundations & RIAs.
Each investor is personally engaged in the DAF and Community Foundation space, actively participating to address the challenges and unlock the opportunities within this market. Their deep commitment to the ongoing success and impact of this sector is at the heart of everything we do.Our team’s depth of expertise in both technology and DAF/Foundation operations sets us apart.
Key operating board members are seasoned leaders in FinTech and philanthropy, combining many decades of experience to lead our vision and development. This unique blend of technical and industry expertise allows us to create solutions that truly meet the current and future needs of our clients.
Most providers in this market have been recently acquired by timed horizon private equity funds who are looking to maximize EBITDA and turn the company in short order. Give Interactive is supported by investors who prioritize long-term success over short-term gains yet have investable assets of similar scope and size as large private equity funds. Their continued investment in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure ensures we remain a trusted, partner-focused organization dedicated to advancing philanthropy through innovation.
Our Financial & Industry Backing
Give Interactive is uniquely backed by a group of 10 families, tech executives, and foundations with unmatched experience in Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), Supporting Organizations, Private Foundations & RIAs.
Each investor is personally engaged in the DAF and Community Foundation space, actively participating to address the challenges and unlock the opportunities within this market. Their deep commitment to the ongoing success and impact of this sector is at the heart of everything we do.Our team’s depth of expertise in both technology and DAF/Foundation operations sets us apart.
Key operating board members are seasoned leaders in FinTech and philanthropy, combining many decades of experience to lead our vision and development. This unique blend of technical and industry expertise allows us to create solutions that truly meet the current and future needs of our clients.
Most providers in this market have been recently acquired by timed horizon private equity funds who are looking to maximize EBITDA and turn the company in short order. Give Interactive is supported by investors who prioritize long-term success over short-term gains yet have investable assets of similar scope and size as large private equity funds. Their continued investment in cutting-edge technology and infrastructure ensures we remain a trusted, partner-focused organization dedicated to advancing philanthropy through innovation.
Growth Trajectory
Fastest growing platform in the market. On track to be the 3rd largest provider within the next 12 months
Platform Reach
Supporting Financial Service DAF Sponsors, Community Foundations, and Endowments.
High-Touch Tech
Currently supporting the highest-touch donors, advisors and families with personalized giving experiences
Growth Trajectory
Fastest growing platform in the market. On track to be the 3rd largest provider within the next 12 months
Platform Reach
Supporting Financial Service DAF Sponsors, Community Foundations, and Endowments.
High-Touch Tech
Currently supporting the highest-touch donors, advisors and families with personalized giving experiences
Have any Questions?
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Have any Questions?
Connect with our team to learn more about our company, platform and impact in the DAF market.
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