Ryan Dobson

Experience

1. Founder & CEO Speaker, Coach, Development Expert

   Dobson Philanthropic

   Jan 2023 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   As Founder of Dobson Philanthropic, I help nonprofit leaders grow lasting donor relationships, increase giving, and stop chasing money they’ll never raise.At Dobson Philanthropic, we don’t sell gimmicks, CRM swaps, or flashy rebrands. We coach teams to build sustainable development platforms based on trust, gratitude, and genuine connection.What I do:* Coach Executive Directors, CEOs, and Development Teams—1-on-1 or in group settings* Build donor development systems that match the organization\'s personality, capacity, and values* Train staff on how to thank well, listen well, and lead with stewardship* Help nonprofits build meaningful donor journeys—without guilt, scripts, or pressureSuccesses:* Raised over $50M+ in donor response through relationship-focused banquets and follow-up systems* Built and launched the Fundraising is Dead podcast—offering free training for nonprofits tired of chasing donors* Created donor development systems used by Pregnancy Resource Centers, private schools, and addiction care organizations* Helped clients go from scattered spreadsheets to clean, organized CRM systems—resulting in increased retention and major donor activation* We’ve taken nonprofits from “barely surviving” to “fully funded”—without sacrificing values, dignity, or donor trust.

Education

• Biola University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Radio Production
• Radio Host
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Editing
• Television
• Conference Speaking
• Radio Broadcasting
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Public Speaking
• Fundraising
• Nonprofits
• Community Outreach
• Video Production
• Event Planning