Bryan Lively

Bryan Lively is a seasoned entrepreneur and consultant in the nonprofit and fundraising sector. He is the Founder, President, and CEO of ACL Squared Consulting, a company that provides business planning, expertise, fundraising coaching, and strategies to help businesses and nonprofits grow.12

Professional Background

Prior to founding ACL Squared Consulting, Bryan was one of the original members of CrowdRise, a social fundraising platform that was later acquired by GoFundMe in 2017.1 He has spent over two decades building brands, creating teams, and driving innovation to increase donor engagement and fundraising for various causes.1

Current Roles and Responsibilities

As the leader of ACL Squared Consulting, Bryan works closely with:

• Charities
• Event partners
• Technology providers
• Human champions striving to make the world a better place1

In addition to his primary role, Bryan is also the Vice President of Global Sales and Service for the GivenGain Foundation.3

Board Memberships

Bryan is actively involved in several organizations, serving on the board of directors for both nonprofit and for-profit entities. Notable board memberships include:

• Running USA
• Project Purple1

Expertise

Bryan's areas of expertise include:

• Retail
• Leadership
• Sales and Sales Management
• Merchandising
• Management
• Profit optimization
• Marketing
• Recruiting
• Loss Prevention5

His extensive experience in these areas allows him to provide valuable insights and strategies to the organizations he works with.

Bryan Lively is based in Detroit, MI, and his LinkedIn profile can be found under the username bryan-lively-64b4528.24