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We’re a passionate team of changemakers, organizers, and strategists committed to helping nonprofits thrive. From leadership to canvassers, every member of our team shares this belief: when people feel connected to your cause, they give from the heart — and that changes everything.
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OUR CANVASSERS,
YOUR AMBASSADORS
Our canvassers are the heartbeat of Cause & Connect. They’re trained, supported, and respected as the powerful connectors and advocates they are.
More than just fundraisers, our canvassers are community storytellers—meeting people face-to-face every day to spark generosity and build momentum for your mission.
We invest in high-quality training, prioritize safety and inclusion, and uphold the highest ethical standards to ensure every interaction reflects the values of the nonprofits we serve.
When you work with us, you’re putting your mission into hands you can trust.
MEET OUR TEAM
Cause & Connect is woman-led, values-driven, and built by people who care. Our leadership combines deep experience in grassroots organizing, nonprofit fundraising, and movement-building. We’re here to support each client with front-line strategy, deep partnership, and heart.
Miguel PaezGarci
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Associate Director
Pasadena, CA
Amanda Schaffer
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Data & Reporting Manager
Portland, OR
Andrew Lomeli
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Lead Director
Pasadena, CA
Asia Watson
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National Director, Client Experience & Success
Boston, MA
Cedar Hayes
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VP, Organizing & Fundraising Operations
Boston, MA
Christianna Strom
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Lead Director
Charlotte, NC
Dominik Christian
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Associate Director
Columbus, OH
Jacob Evanger
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Lead Director
Seattle, WA
Jacqui Cheney
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Managing Director
Milwaukee, WI
John Keating
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Regional Director
Seattle, WA
KJ Frankel
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Lead Director
Indianapolis, IN
Liliana Vela
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Lead Director
Columbus, OH
Madz Hamm
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Regional Director
Detroit, MI
Moth McGoran
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Associate Director
Seattle, WA
Sophie Batty
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Lead Director
New Haven, CT
MEET
Our TEAM
Cause & Connect is woman-led, values-driven, and built by people who care. Our leadership combines deep experience in grassroots organizing, nonprofit fundraising, and movement-building. We’re here to support each client with front-line strategy, deep partnership, and heart.
EXECUTIVE & ADMIN TEAM
Amanda Schaffer
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Data & Reporting Manager
Portland, OR
Asia Watson
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National Director, Client Experience & Success
Boston, MA
Dan Benjoya
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Director Of Operations
Long Island, NY
Jacqui Cheney
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Managing Director
Milwaukee, WI
Jenn Doyle
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CEO
Milwaukee, WI
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Our
partners
We proudly partner with organizations committed to equity, justice, and systemic change — from major national nonprofits to scrappy grassroots teams making an outsized impact in their communities.
