ABOUT US

We’re on a mission to empower nonprofits to build for the future— through technology as powerful as their missions.

We founded DonorSpring because our experiences fundraising and running a nonprofit left us fed up with the second rate technical solutions available to nonprofits. Solutions that are, in many cases, years behind what is available to for-profit companies.

DonorSpring began with a shared frustration. Our co-founders were both working in nonprofit fundraising-- John, was serving as the President of The Legal Aid Society of New York, while Henry worked as a fundraising consultant for multiple nonprofits. Henry's previous experience in political grassroots fundraising led him to recognize that the organizations they were working with were ideal candidates for grassroots fundraising programs– they had missions with broad appeal and direct impact programming– yet they were at a loss at how to start one.

When they looked into why, they saw that the existing options required huge upfront investment and advanced technical knowledge. They were frustrated knowing that there were so many donors out there that would want to support these organizations if only they knew about them! Unlike political campaigns, most nonprofits lacked the resources and staff support to launch a 360 grassroots campaign in-house. And consultants and bespoke options were expensive and out of reach for most nonprofits.

John and Henry both recognized the pressing need for cost-efficient and time-effective methods to acquire new small-dollar donors. So they created DonorSpring, a platform designed specifically for nonprofits with advanced technology, enabling them to scale their grassroots fundraising efforts with ease and affordability.
THE TEAM
We’re a team of experienced nonprofit fundraisers and operators
building the solution we wish we’d had.
Henry Carroll
Co-Founder, CEO

Henry co-founded DonorSpring to solve the challenges he experienced fundraising for nonprofits. Before DonorSpring, he worked as a fundraising consultant to both nonprofits and political campaigns helping them raise more than $56 million primarily from grassroots donors.

He holds a BA from Georgetown University.

John Carroll
Co-Founder, Chairman

John co-founded DonorSpring to help organizations create a positive impact in their communities. He spent ten years as a federal prosecutor and twenty five years as a criminal defense lawyer, ending his career at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom. During his time in private practice, John managed the US operations of one of the largest law firms in the world. As he was leaving private practice, he was named the President at the Legal Aid Society of New York, the largest provider of legal services to the low-income community of New York City. There he became deeply involved in the funding challenges facing the nonprofit sector. In 2021, John became a Fellow at the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University, where he focused on his work on nonprofit funding.

John holds a BA from Yale University and a JD from New York University.

Steve Sanders
Chief Technology Officer

Steve has been building software for more than a decade in environments ranging from startups to enterprise consulting. Leveraging previous experience leading a team and product that supported thousands of customers, he places a heavy emphasis on shipping innovative features quickly while maintaining a high level of quality and reliability.

Mary Grace Moreno
Director of Digital Fundraising

Meet Mary Grace, a passionate catalyst for positive change in the nonprofit sector. With an unswerving commitment, she's helped organizations raise millions annually by implementing innovative marketing strategies to expand and retain their donor base. Over 14 years, Mary Grace has honed her expertise in communication and data-driven marketing while excelling in team leadership and crafting impactful campaigns. Her proudest moment was receiving the 2022 Adoption Excellence Award in the category of Media/Social Media/Public Awareness from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, an accolade that underscores her profound impact.