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“Powered by Professionals provides an outlet for caring, dedicated professionals to match their skills and passions to a cause. Run with tremendous skill and unparalleled compassion, working with them has given me the opportunity to maximize my time and efforts for a greater good, and to belong to a strong community of like-minded individuals. I cannot thank them enough for including me on their journey.”

Laurie Baker – Vice President of Corporate Communications, Marc Ecko Enterprises

From left to right:

Darren Port, Cortney Smith, Sonia Tarbill, Leigh Siatka, Virginia Dawson, Annie Bonner, Liza Gimzelberg and Ken Grosso


Mission
Our mission is to make the world a better place by connecting companies and individuals to charitable causes that have meaning to them.


Vision
Our vision is to provide connections among individuals, families and companies to charitable organizations around the world resulting in donations exceeding $1 billion.


Our Story
Darren W. Port, Chief Executive Officer, and Kenneth J. Grosso started Powered by Professionals in January of 2002 to help promote the importance of giving back to the community.

Powered by Professionals was founded on the principal that there is no such thing as a "self made" man or woman. At one time or another, we all need others in our life to help us through the ebbs and flows that life deals to us.

The word "Professionals" in the company name is very important. Ken and Darren’s definition of a true "Professional" is a first class type of person that understands that an abundant life is the result of taking the time to give back to others. It is these "Professionals" that enhance all of our lives and make this world a better place, thus; our lives and communities are powered by professionals that understand the importance of giving back to others.

In 2010, Darren took sole ownership of the company. Darren has a tremendous amount of experience in fundraising, finance, starting and managing businesses, event planning, sales, marketing and networking. The common ingredient to success in all of these areas has been his ability to surround himself with extraordinary people and to develop deep and lasting relationships.

To date, the company has touched many lives all over the world. By the end of 2009, the company had raised over $19 million for charities and had connected over 1,500 individuals to volunteer and job opportunities that have meaning to them. A full client roster can be found by clicking here.

Please explore the website and do your part to make the world a better place by allowing us to help you connect to a charitable cause that has meaning to you.

Management
Darren has recruited a very talented team to help him execute upon hisvision, all of whom are passionate, experienced and well educated in regards to philanthropy.

 

Board of Advisors
Powered by Professionals is proud to announce the successful formation of a Board of Advisors to help the company increase its reach and its impact within communities worldwide. The members of the Board consist of several very experienced and talented individuals with global business experience and significant ties to the philanthropic sector as follows:

Kevin Carroll
Thomas J. Grotta
Omar Khan
Wayne D. Kimmel
Annette Richardson

 
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