Forrest Howell
Co-Founder & President, iDONATEpro · Entrepreneur · Consultant · Speaker
📍 Encinitas, CaliforniaAbout
I build things that work — systems, teams, and businesses that scale. For over 15 years I’ve been at the intersection of political technology and fundraising, founding and growing iDONATEpro into a leading CRM platform for political campaigns and fundraising professionals nationwide. I’m an operator at heart: the person behind the scenes who makes founders and executives more effective. Whether I’m architecting data systems, growing a product, or consulting with clients, I bring both strategic perspective and hands-on execution.
iDONATEpro
iDONATEpro — Political CRM & Fundraising Platform
Founded in 2009, iDONATEpro is a full-featured donor management and political fundraising CRM serving campaigns, PACs, and fundraising professionals. Built for the realities of political fundraising at every level.
↗ Visit iDONATEpro.comExperience
Co-Founder & President
iDONATEpro
2009 – Present · 15+ years
Founded and scaled a political fundraising CRM platform serving campaigns and PACs nationwide. Oversee product development, client operations, platform architecture, and business development.
Founder
fmSolutionsPro
Prior to iDONATEpro
Custom software and database development firm focused on intuitive interfaces backed by sophisticated data architecture.
Project Manager / Database Developer / Operations Manager
Delta Graphics
7+ years
Contributed critically to a period of massive growth. Built and deployed training programs nationally for clients including Verizon Wireless, Citigroup, Shell Oil, and Manpower.
Consulting & Speaking
- Fundraising technology and CRM strategy for political and nonprofit organizations
- Building and scaling software businesses
- Database design and data-driven operations
- The operator mindset — supporting, accelerating, and amplifying great founders
- Entrepreneurship, startup operations, and business development