Powered by Professionals

Powered by Professionals is a New York City-based fundraising and event management company that works with nonprofit and charity organizations on event planning, fundraising strategy, and administration. The company applies a business-practice framework to nonprofit events, working with board members, honorees, and committee members to convert personal relationships into fundraising relationships across galas, charity walks and runs, benefit concerts, fashion shows, and more. Founded in 2002 by Darren W. Port and Kenneth J. Grosso, with Port taking sole ownership in 2010; as of 2024, PBP has connected more than 4,000 individuals to volunteer opportunities and helped raise more than $276 million for dozens of nonprofit and charity organizations over 22 years. Based in New York City, with experience planning and managing events anywhere in the United States. Nonprofit clients consistently highlight the team's organization, proactive communication, and willingness to center each organization's own mission and ideas rather than imposing a house style, with several noting the team helped fundraise beyond their goals.