Synagogue Leaders
Across the country
Executive directors and synagogue professionals providing feedback and helping shape the future of the Benevolate platform.
Our Journey
Built by people who have run these operations.
Benevolate began with firsthand experience.
The story
Benevolate began with firsthand experience.
The idea came from Manuel, who spent years serving as an Executive Director for synagogues and consulting with nonprofits on fundraising and operations. Across every organization, he saw the same challenge: existing CRMs were clunky, outdated, and difficult to use. Teams were forced to juggle multiple systems just to get through the day.
Manuel met Rishab while Rishab was serving as a board member for a local nonprofit. Their conversations quickly turned into a shared vision to build a modern, intuitive platform designed around how mission-driven organizations actually work.
That vision became Benevolate.
Young + Experienced
Fresh innovation. Proven expertise.
Our founding team represents the perfect blend of fresh innovation and proven expertise. With over 100+ years of collective nonprofit leadership experience and cutting-edge technical skills, we understand both the challenges you face and the solutions you need.
- Decades of nonprofit leadership experience
- Modern technology and innovation
- Deep understanding of community needs
- Cutting-edge development expertise
100+
Collective years experience
40+
Organizations served
Meet our team
The minds behind Benevolate
A diverse team of young innovators backed by experienced leaders and community experts who understand your needs.
Co-Founders
Our co-founders bring together fresh innovation and proven expertise to revolutionize nonprofit technology.
Rishab Kattimani
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Visionary young entrepreneur with a passion for technology and community impact. Leading the charge in revolutionizing nonprofit technology with innovative solutions that actually work.
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Manuel Mesa
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Seasoned nonprofit professional with over 25 years of experience in executive leadership and nonprofit management. Brings invaluable insights to product development and connects deeply with our target audience through decades of community service and fundraising expertise.
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Ben Mesa
Chief Client Officer (CCO)
Dynamic young professional who excels at building relationships and understanding client needs. Brings fresh ideas to the table, and ensures every organization gets the personalized attention they deserve.
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Backed by experienced leaders who provide invaluable insights and real-world validation.
The team behind Benevolate
The people who build it every day
Developers, client support, HR, and operations — the crew that turns vision into a platform mission-driven organizations can trust.
Every release, every support reply, every client win starts here — with this team.
What drives us
We help organizations make work simpler and relationships stronger with one smart, connected platform.
Innovation
Innovation
We embrace the future to bring you cutting-edge solutions that transform how organizations operate. Our young team brings fresh perspectives while our experienced advisors ensure we stay grounded in real-world needs.
Empathy
Empathy
We understand your challenges because we've been there. Our team combines decades of nonprofit experience with modern technology to create solutions that truly serve your community's needs.
Collaboration
Collaboration
We believe in working together to achieve shared goals. From our co-founders to our advisory board, every voice matters in creating solutions that benefit the entire nonprofit community.
Ready to experience the difference?
Join a growing community of organizations using Benevolate to streamline operations and amplify impact.