Our Story

Team Up for Nonprofits was founded in 2009 by event producer Ryan Hodgson and a group of industry friends and colleagues, with the aim of supporting Seattle nonprofits with event production and fund raising. The team saw well-produced music events as a way for nonprofits to raise funds and generate awareness, that would be accessible to multiple generations—and promote meaningful giving. It seemed natural that two of Seattle’s strengths, music and philanthropy, should join forces to provide a solution.

Team Up for Nonprofits’ mission is to build capacity for nonprofit organizations by cultivating a new generation of engaged supporters through the power of music and social media.

Team Up for Non Profits Board of Directors

Ryan Hodgson – President Follow ryanintheus on Twitter Follow Ryan on Facebook Ryan's Blog

Amanda Wong – Vice President Follow Amanda Wong on Twitter

Rebecca Webber - Secretary

Deb Blackburn – Treasurer

Eric Turner, Production Chairperson Follow cwaturner on Twitter

Katie Carlson, Nonprofits Chairperson

Kristen Winn, Fundraising Chairperson Follow cwaturner on Twitter

David Kaufer, Communications Chairperson Follow cwaturner on Twitter

Carissa Garrard, Social Media Manager Follow cwaturner on Twitter

Andrew Pritchard

Kara Russell, Volunteers Manager & Junior Board Member Follow cwaturner on Twitter

Team Up for Non Profits Staff

Gigs4Good Program Manager – Position Open