About Us

Josh Hirsch, M.S.

Senior Strategist

Josh Hirsch, M.S. is the Senior Strategist for Soukup Strategic Solutions and on faculty for The Fund Raising School at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. In his role as Senior Strategist, he is responsible for advising the company president on strategies the company will use to achieve its goals. His focus includes increasing the company’s profile nationally, staying attuned to current issues in the nonprofit sector, leading our team to produce content sought after by nonprofit leaders, and promoting our company’s personnel as experts and thought leaders in the nonprofit sector. He will work with clients as needed and provide education, training, and coaching for company personnel that enhances their ability to provide high-quality services to our clients.

Josh has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006, most recently as Social Content Marketing for Susan G. Komen. He has an extensive background in social media, digital communications, and marketing along with experience in grant research and writing, individual giving, special event planning, stewardship, and cultivation of donors.

He is the Florida Caucus Representative for the Association of Fundraising Professionals First Coast Chapter and Past-President of the Palm Beach County Chapter. Josh is also a member of the AFPeeps, the social media vanguard for the AFP International Conference and other AFP initiatives. He has spoken internationally on digital communications strategies and has had numerous articles published in professional journals.

Josh received a Master of Science in Family, Youth and Community Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising from the University of Florida. He has a Certificate in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy from Bay Path University and is a Certified Social Media Strategist by the National Institute for Social Media.