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Kevin Schulman

Initiator · DISC type Di
Managing Editor, The Agitator at Agitator/DonorVoice
📍 Great Falls, Virginia, United States

Kevin Schulman is the founder of DonorVoice and DVCanvass, where he applies his background as an academically trained social scientist to improve fundraising. His work on donor commitment provided the foundation for the best-selling book, “Retention Fundraising.” People who have worked with him often describe him as a brilliant strategic thinker, insightful, and results-oriented.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Managing Editor, The Agitator
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Great Falls, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Kevin shows up

Risk-Accepting
Conviction Driven
Impact-Oriented

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Kevin cares about

Behavioral Science
Applies psychological principles to understand donor behavior, focusing on motivation, commitment, and identity to create more effective fundraising campaigns.
Fundraising Storytelling
Advocates for authentic stories that create a neural coupling with the reader, making the donor feel like a part of the resolution, not just an observer of need.
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Career

Work history

1-2018
Managing Editor, The Agitator
Agitator/DonorVoice
9-2011
Partner, Founder
DonorVoice
3-2019
Founder
DVCanvass
4-2010 - 9-2011
COO
DonorTrends
7-2008 - 4-2010
Senior Vice President
TRG iSky
In the press

Media appearances

Kevin Schulman – Testimonial / Profile. Featured in Agitator / DonorVoice
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Education
1999 - 2003
MS
University of Michigan/Maryland Joint Program in Survey Methodology
1988 - 1992
BA
University of Virginia
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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