We’re delighted to announce that Russ Jefferys has joined GiveWheel

Russ is well-known across the social impact and community space for his leadership at parkrun, most recently as CEO, where he helped transform a grassroots idea into one of the world’s largest community-led movements. His experience in building engagement, fostering inclusivity, and growing communities at scale will be invaluable as GiveWheel continues to grow.

What drew Russ to GiveWheel was our focus on innovation in digital fundraising. From DonorLed, which shifts power and choice directly to donors, to GiveReel, our end-of-event cinematic highlight reel, we’re building new ways to engage supporters and make giving more collaborative.

“Over the past 20 years parkrun has become a pioneer in community mass participation events, disrupting a sector and becoming a world-leader that fundamentally changed what it looks like to be physically active. With GiveWheel, I feel that same sense of possibility. The team is creating community-driven innovations that will genuinely change the way people fundraise.”

– Russ Jefferys

Russ will be focusing on partnerships in the mass participation and challenge event world, helping community events realise the potential for a new fundraising model to maximise donations.

“Russ has a track record of building communities and movements that last. His perspective, energy, and belief in GiveWheel’s vision will be a huge asset and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”

– Charlie Hart, Co-Founder

Stay tuned for the next chapter in community-led giving.