Ep#160: The Business of Giving w/ Ben Erwin

In this episode, Rick interviews Ben Erwin, CEO of Charitybuzz. Ben shares how he"s helped raise over $500 million for more than 5,000 charities—by transforming how people give. With a unique model that merges profit with purpose, Ben’s work unlocks creative, sustainable ways to fundraise while making generosity accessible and exciting. From celebrity dinners to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Charitybuzz helps redefine philanthropy for the modern world. Ben dives deep into why the nonprofit sector deserves the same respect, resources, and innovation as for-profits—and how aligning capitalism with compassion might just be the key to solving society’s biggest challenges. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN! 🎙🚀  We will discuss the following: ⭐️ Ben argues that nonprofits should be treated like high-impact businesses—with proper funding, talented professionals, and scalable models. ⭐️ Using profit-driven innovation to supercharge giving, Charitybuzz makes charitable contributions both exciting and sustainable. ⭐️ Learn how small, creative shifts in fundraising (like celebrity experiences and private auctions) are unlocking millions in untapped charitable dollars. ⭐️ Ben’s journey from sales to CEO reveals how purpose-driven leadership can drive both revenue and deep social impact. ⭐️ A single conversation with his father changed Ben’s life trajectory—a reminder that everyday moments can have powerful ripple effects. & more... Know more about Ben: Website: charitybuzz.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erwinbenjamin   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charitybuzz Grab your gift and Join our group of thousands from all across the globe who want to spread positive change. 25 TRANSFORMATIONAL TIPS TO A BETTER YOU  ➡️ https://www.isparkchange.com/join Become a Patron today here 👉 https://www.patreon.com/isparkchange  Rick will bring you relevant and practical episodes each week, empowering you to make a difference in your life and the lives of others. Each week, we will bring you an inspiring person who learned how to turn their struggles into strengths or a message to help you unlock your inner gifts to share with the world. 🌎👇🏽 IG: @i_spark_change & @rickornelas FB: Group Twitter: @isparkchange YTB: @i_spark_change Support the show