Kent Shaffer
Kent is a creative strategist, who has given strategic counsel to some of the largest publishers, churches, nonprofits, and software companies including charity:water, Compassion International, and Cru. For the past decade, Kent has been exploring how to turn data into actionable impact by connecting nonprofits, funders, and specialists around some of today’s biggest needs. Previously, Kent launched and sold a few tech startups and ran a boutique creative agency. He also spent a decade writing about ministry best practices on one of the top 100 faith-based blogs.
Ryan Derfler
Ryan is a philanthropy strategist with a passion for systems change. He helped donors and nonprofits collaborate while serving as a director for Geneva Global, a performance philanthropy firm whose work in 100 countries has influenced $1 billion in giving. In Silicon Valley, Ryan was part of a team that raised $10 million annually for homelessness. And in Philadelphia, he spearheaded the growth of the Mural Arts Program.
As an event facilitator, he’s orchestrated hackathons, thought leader convenings, and high-end donor experiences. Ryan oversaw 200 events for a Fortune 500 company, which included partnerships with The Today Show, NFL Films, and NASCAR. Ryan cofounded Create Good to turn data into missional impact for cities or sectors.
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