Tim Kachuriak is a seasoned marketing professional and philanthropy expert with a passion for understanding what motivates people to give. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing from Robert Morris University. Currently, he serves as the Chief Innovation & Optimization Officer at NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consultancy.

Kachuriak has an extensive background working with organizations in the nonprofit sector, including serving as the Advisory Board Member of the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact, Southern Methodist University's SMU Digital Accelerator™, and Open Doors USA. He also co-founded and served on the board of Human Coalition, a pro-life organization.

Kachuriak previously held leadership roles at various marketing and fundraising companies, including Pursuant, KMA Direct Communications, and Coral Ridge Ministries. Throughout his career, he has leveraged his expertise in digital marketing, web interactive, and innovation to help organizations optimize their fundraising strategies and drive growth in charitable donations.