At Keela, We Are Committed to Doing Good.

The Keela team includes passionate individuals who have worked for, volunteered with, and sat on boards of nonprofits. Together, we strive to give back to our communities by empowering nonprofit professionals to reach and engage more donors.
2013

Year Founded

2B+

Dollars Raised via Keela

98%

Customer
Satisfaction Rating

Empowering Positive Change

What We Do

Keela is a suite of fundraising tools that allow nonprofits to improve donor relations through a targeted, multi-channel communications and marketing approach. We take the guesswork out of fundraising and donor communications, giving fundraisers and nonprofit marketers more time to focus on attracting and stewarding the right relationships.

Who We Help

From nonprofits advocating for civil rights and social justice to organizations focusing on tackling mental health issues and childhood hunger, Keela supports thousands of nonprofits and charities worldwide with the tools they need to work efficiently and further their mission.

Nejeed Kassam
Founder of Keela

"As a company, we don’t just make software. We believe in positively impacting the world. The values of socialand environmental responsibility are central to ourphilosophy and inform everything we do at Keela."

We’re a Certified B Corp.

Since 2016, Keela has been held to a higher standard. We balance purpose and profit by considering the impact of our decisions on our staff, customers, and community. Our Impact assessment ensures we meet the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and social and environmental performance.

We’re Inclusive, Equitable, and Diverse.

Our team currently hails from 17 countries and countless walks of life. We drink coffee, Chai, and Chapman.

We’re Women-Led, with 57% of Keela’s leadership team identifying as women.

The Nonprofit Software with a Reputation for Excellence 

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Our Origin Story

Keela's journey is deeply rooted in my family's history of resilience and community support. Growing up with hardworking immigrant parents in Vancouver, I learned the value of a diverse and caring society.

My family's multi-generational migrations across continents, driven by survival, molded our identity. From India to Tanzania and then to England, we faced adversity but found strength in communal bonds.

Canada became our home, where my parents imparted the importance of giving back. This ethos led me to the nonprofit sector. Through fundraising, volunteering, and leadership roles, I recognized nonprofits vital role in shaping communities.

Keela's inception arose from a passion to empower nonprofits. Fueled by my studies, experiences, and a belief in technology s potential, we harnessed AI to create cutting-edge fundraising tools. Our mission is to bolster nonprofits, regardless of size, and foster inclusivity.

Our name, inspired by kila, Swahili for every or all, signifies our commitment to support every nonprofit and professional. Just as my family's journey taught resilience, Keela strives to empower positive change for generations to come.

Nejeed Kassam
Founder of Keela

The People Who Make Keela Possible

A group of Hustlers, Creators, Empathetic and Mettlesome individuals out to change the world. We are on a mission to empower nonprofits to take the next step with smart tools and guided decision-making

Maggie is a passionate humanitarian and social impact leader with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has dedicated her career to working on diverse causes such as women's empowerment, refugee support, youth education, economic development, and cultural inclusivity in various global contexts. Maggie's passion and expertise lies in leveraging data and technology to revolutionize the sector. As a leader and pioneer in the tech for good space, Maggie inspires others with her creative and visionary approach to solving complex problems. She is driven by a deep sense of love and respect for the community, and approaches her work with a unique perspective that draws upon her blend of lived and learned experiences.
Susannah is passionate about product and software development, and loves coordinating delivery across a range of initiatives and teams. She is a certified scrum product owner, detail oriented, and finds great satisfaction in creating a supportive and collaborative environment for her team to succeed. Originally from the UK, Susannah now lives in Vancouver, she loves to paint and enjoys exploring BC with her family.
Lee enjoys working with a wide variety of technologies, from machine learning, to backend, and occasionally front-end development. When he’s not coding he’s either working on his short game or playing hockey.
Jason is passionate about merging his love of the charitable world with technology. Nothing brings him more joy that helping organizations scale through the effective use of technology. When he's not behind his desk you can find Jason in the mountains chest deep in powder, attempting to land a river monster or sleeping under the stars.
Oliver is an enthusiastic entrepreneur, deeply immersed in the fast-paced world of startups. Beyond business, Oliver is a culinary aficionado who relishes orchestrating multi course dinners for friends and family. His free time is consumed by his pursuit of the relentless quest to master golf to give his vocal cords a break from yelling FORE!
During the winter months, I immerse myself in the exhilarating world of skiing, while summers find me gliding across the water on a paddleboard. I have a deep appreciation for both watching and actively participating in competitive sports. Growing up in the vibrant city of Vancouver, I've been privileged to witness a spectrum of socioeconomic disparities, from poverty to affluence. This has instilled in me a strong desire to contribute my efforts towards assisting those who are less fortunate.
Stefania grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and that is where her love for non-profit organizations and her desire to help started. During her time at UBC, an undergraduate degree in Sociology drove her passion for customer support. You can find her skiing the local mountains in BC as that is her favorite thing to do in winter. Fun fact: Stefania’s favorite thing to do is to dip her fries in vanilla ice cream.
With a passion for learning, Josh sees every challenge as new opportunities to improve himself. When working through complex problems, he would get fully immersed in it and would often lose track of time. Outside of work, Josh enjoys spending time in the kitchen experimenting with new dishes to make and petting his super adorable cat, Sake.
Amanda is our first Keeler from Kelowna, BC! As most Kelownians do, she loves getting outdoors and exploring all that BC has to offer. She's an animal lover with no pets, so is frequently referred to as Auntie-Amanda with all of her pup-sitting gigs.  Amanda studied Psychology and is quite savvy with understanding people, and how they interact with the world around them. With a love of problem-solving, combined with a passion for social impact, she's a great candidate to be taking care of our amazing nonprofits!

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