Dan Pallotta

Dan Pallotta is an American author, entrepreneur, and activist known for his work on nonprofit fundraising and social change. He founded the fundraising company Pallotta TeamWorks and helped popularize large-scale charity events such as multi-day walks and bike rides. Pallotta argues that many nonprofit norms—especially restrictions on overhead, marketing, and compensation—can limit impact, a case he makes in his book *Uncharitable* and in widely viewed talks and essays. His writing and speaking focus on aligning incentives with mission, encouraging investment in growth, and rethinking how society evaluates charitable effectiveness.