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Eric Ressler

Founder & Creative Director

As our Founder & Creative Director, Eric has extensive expertise in building social impact brands and digital experiences for the modern era. Over the years, he has delivered complex digital and brand projects for national, international, and regional social organizations. He is constantly exploring new ways to use design and technology to help our clients build awareness, increase engagement, attract revenue, and realize their missions. 

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  • Win in the Attention Economy

    As a guest on the Social Impact Level Up podcast, Eric underscores the importance of elevating social enterprise's marketing game and effectively communicating the impact of your company to the world.

    11/6/2024

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    Podcast Social Impact Level Up Website
  • The Modern Playbook for Social Impact Brands

    As a guest on the Philanthropic Masterminds podcast, Eric is interviewed by Jay Frost about all that Cosmic has learned to create a brand that aligns with their values and shares essential concepts that will build a brand that stands apart and furthers a social impact mission.

    5/29/2024

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    Donor Search Philanthropy Masterminds Podcast Website
  • Why Should Nonprofits Focus on Recurring Giving?

    Today Eric is featured as a guest on the Generosity Experience Live! with Tim Sarrantonio and Abby Jarvis from Neon One for a lively discussion about why nonprofits should focus on building a recurring giving program.

    5/20/2024

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    Generosity Experience Live Website
  • Galactic Generosity: Navigating the Attention Economy with Stellar Recurring Donations and Brand Experience

    Join Eric in this collaborative workshop between Neon One and Cosmic as they provide actionable strategies to enhance brand and optimize the donor experience while inspiring imagination.

    5/9/2024

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    Neon One Podcast Website
  • Redefining Impact: A New Playbook for Social Change with Eric Ressler

    As a guest on the Untapped Philanthropy Podcast, Eric Ressler joins Fluxx's Co-founder Kerrin Mitchell and Neon One's Tim Sarrantonio for a conversation about the limitations of the term "nonprofit".

    4/10/2024

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    Untapped Philanthropy Podcast Website
  • I Spark Change Podcast: The Role of Brand Strategy in Social Impact with Eric Ressler

    As a guest on the I Spark Change podcast, Eric shares insights into how building trust and credibility with your social impact community can support your long-term goals for your organization.

    3/7/2024

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    I Spark Change Podcast Website
  • Social Impact Strategies with Eric Ressler and Morag Gamble

    As a guest on the Sense-Making In A Changing World podcast, Eric highlights the most important steps for catalyzing real-world change, from activating people through online platforms to the significance and possibilities of taking a moonshot.

    2/21/2024

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    Sense Making in a Changing World Podcast Website
  • Thriving in the Attention Economy

    As a guest on The Influential Nonprofit!, Eric challenges the double standard that non-profit organizations face when navigating, learning, and competing in the attention economy.

    1/17/2024

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    The Influential Nonprofit Podcast Website
  • Leading a Digital First Approach to Social Change with Eric Ressler

    As a guest on EGGS! the Podcast, Eric shares insights into how a digital-first approach can empower social change, the secrets to engaging a digital audience with compelling narratives, and why acting like a digital media company can be a game-changer for social impact leaders.

    11/29/2023

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    Eggs Podcast Website
  • For Purpose Creative Agency

    As a guest on People Inspired By Purpose – Purposely Podcast, Eric recalls Cosmic’s journey from working with Silicon Valley startups to honing in on supporting organizations with a mission to make a difference.

    11/28/2023

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    People Inspired by Purpose Podcast Website
  • The ROI of Brand Building

    As a guest on The Nonprofit Show, Eric highlights the critical role that brand building plays in a nonprofit’s success.

    11/15/2023

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    The Nonprofit Show Podcast Website
  • Avoiding Toxic Relationships with Your Donors

    In this episode of the Hey Non-Profits, Raise More Money! podcast, Cosmic founder Eric Ressler delves into the fascinating intersection of branding and the changing dynamics of donor generations.

    11/14/2023

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  • Eric Ressler with Disruptive CEO Nation

    As a guest on the Disruptive CEO Nation podcast, Eric Ressler highlights the do’s and don’ts of crafting authentic messaging that effectively connects with your community.

    11/6/2023

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    Disruptive CEO Nation Podcast Website
  • Tech for Good: The Role of User Feedback in Social Impact

    Today Eric Ressler is joined by Cosmic’s Technical Director Neil Ruud on the Product Perspective podcast to explore the crucial intersection of design agencies and social impact organizations.

    10/23/2023

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    Userback Podcast Website
  • Social Impact Organizations Must Learn to Think and Act Like Digital Media Companies

    Today’s social impact organizations have strong missions and inspiring visions, yet, all too often many of the strategies and approaches in the social impact space are still rooted in tactics that worked best in the pre-digital era.

    8/25/2023

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    The Nonprofit Exchange Podcast Website
  • Evolved Digital Strategy Panel: How to Foster Connections and Drive Impact Using Digital Strategies

    In this episode of the We Are For Good Podcast, Eric joins a panel of modern impact thinkers to explore tactics for building evolved methods to grow the digital influence of an organization.

    8/3/2023

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    WAFG Podcast Marketing as Mission Trend for 2023 Website
  • Prioritizing Creativity Over Working Hours in an Agency

    As a guest on the Agencies That Build podcast, Eric Ressler highlights the power of the four-day workweek.

    7/19/2023

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    Agencies That Build Podcast Website
  • Designing Your Donation Page for Conversations

    Digital Marketing Therapy host Sami Bedell-Mulhern sits down with Eric for a conversation about Cosmic’s approach to crafting a donations page that will build trust and engagement and inspire donors to come back again and again.

    7/6/2023

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    Digital Marketing Therapy Podcast Website
  • Empowering Social Impact Organizations to Catalyze Real World Change

    RENEWables podcast host David Smart welcomes Eric for a discussion about the intersection between marketing, branding, and social impact.

    6/27/2023

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    RENE Wables Podcast Website
  • Designing a Purpose and Strategy with Eric Ressler

    Host Belden Menkus of The Purposeful Strategist sits down with Eric Ressler, founder and CEO of social impact creative agency Cosmic.

    5/31/2023

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    The Purposeful Strategist Podcast Website
  • Deliberate Leaders: The Future of Social Impact Fundraising with Eric Ressler

    Deliberate Leaders podcast host and business coach Allison Dunn welcomes Cosmic founder Eric Ressler for a conversation about how the social impact sector needs to change in order to take advantage of the benefits of the information era.

    5/18/2023

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    Deliberate Leaders Podcast Website
  • Nonprofit Unplugged: How To Transform Your Mission As Your Brand with Eric Ressler

    This week on Nonprofit Unplugged, host Shaikra Releford is joined by Eric Ressler, founder and CEO of social impact creative agency Cosmic.

    5/9/2023

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    Nonprofit Unplugged with Shakira Releford Podcast Website
  • The Road to Philanthropy — Social Impact with Eric Ressler

    Cosmic Founder Eric Ressler joins podcast host Gary S. Cohn of Painted Rock Advisors to discuss the power of a well-produced mission and what it takes to go beyond grabbing the attention of viewers.

    4/5/2023

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    The Road to Philanthropy Podcast Website
  • Long Shot Leaders - How to Market Yourself or Your Business and Create a Social Impact

    Long Shot Leaders host Michael Stein joins with founder and creative director Eric Ressler for a conversation about how Cosmic helps organizations advertise and build brand awareness and inspire action.

    3/29/2023

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    Longshot Leaders Podcast Website

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