Author: Rod Brooks

Rod is a humanitarian, business leader, growth strategist, and passionate influencer. He currently leads a talented team of professional fundraisers. After spending more than 25 years in the nonprofit sector including 15 years as CEO of Rise Against Hunger, Rod's passion is in leveraging vision, mission, technical knowledge, and networks to help solve pressing social issues. He believes that scaling social impact drives revenue and organizational growth.

A Message for the New Year 2021

Never would I have imagined that in my message for the New Year from Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, I would have to start by condemning yesterday’s violent attack on our nation’s Capitol, elected officials, and Constitutional procedures. And yet, here I am doing so in the strongest possible terms. Shocked by what took place, I believe […]

Transitioning Away From Events for Nonprofit Fundraising

Fundraising events have unquestionably played a significant role in supporting organizations across the nonprofit sector. In addition to the funds raised, many people also commend these events for their perks, including brand awareness, prestige, and the engagement they foster in the community. However, in the midst of the excitement, it can be easy to lose […]