Key facts
- At small nonprofits the executive director decides almost everything, so start there.
- Large purchases may need board approval, so expect a longer timeline.
- Buzz writes from their website on paid plans.
- Only when the person's recorded title says so.
Who decides at a nonprofit?
- Small nonprofits: the executive director.
- Fundraising tools and services: the development director.
- Software and operations: the operations or finance director.
Large purchases may need board approval, so expect a longer timeline.
What do nonprofit leaders care about?
Mission, budget and time. Show how you save staff hours or help them report to funders, and say plainly if you offer nonprofit pricing.
How to find nonprofit leaders on Buzzlist
- Set organization type
Choose Nonprofit.
- Search the titles
Executive director, development director, operations director.
- Add place and size
State, city and company size.
- Reveal emails
Free covers 100 a month.
- Write a short email
Buzz writes from their website on paid plans.
When does Buzzlist fit, and when does it not?
It fits when
- You sell to US nonprofits.
- You want leaders by name.
It does not fit when
- You want a list of individual givers. Buzzlist does not offer that.
- You need a nonprofit's budget or grant history.
Questions people ask next
Can I find nonprofits in one city?
Yes. Search by city, state or ZIP radius.
Are board members included?
Only when the person's recorded title says so. Search the title "board" to see.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. 100 contacts a month, no card.
Can Buzz mention their mission?
Buzz reads each organization's website before writing, on paid plans.