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Rebecca Masisak
CEO at TechSoup Global
Rebecca Masisak is the CEO of TechSoup Global, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing technical assistance and resources to other nonprofits. She has held this position since October 2012, having joined the organization in 2001 when it was known as CompuMentor. Throughout her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in expanding TechSoup's services globally, including establishing its Europe office in Warsaw, Poland, in 2009.12
Background and Career
Born in 1957, Masisak graduated from Bethel Park High School in Pennsylvania in 1975 and later earned an MBA from Columbia Business School. Before joining TechSoup, she worked as a management consultant at Coopers & Lybrand for nearly a decade and founded an Internet service provider where she served as Senior Vice President.2
At TechSoup, Masisak has been instrumental in transforming the organization from providing volunteer tech services to a comprehensive platform that connects nonprofits with discounted software and hardware. Under her leadership, TechSoup has grown to operate in 236 countries and territories.3 Her strategic vision has been recognized widely; she was named one of the most influential women in the San Francisco Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times in 2017 and featured on the Nonprofit Times list of influential leaders in the U.S. nonprofit sector.2
Contributions and Impact
Masisak's leadership has seen significant innovations at TechSoup, including the integration of cloud-based solutions and the development of various programs aimed at enhancing digital capacity for nonprofits. Her efforts have positioned TechSoup as a leader in the "Tech for Good" movement, facilitating partnerships with major tech companies to support social enterprises.34
Rebecca Masisak continues to advocate for technology's role in improving nonprofit effectiveness and fostering global connections within the social sector.