About | Bama Fundravers

Our Story

It started with a yes.

Bama Fundravers started with a question nobody expected to matter. While helping plan a cover fundraiser for a student club, founder Zach Goldman asked a venue manager whether he and a friend — who had only recently taught themselves to DJ — could fill an empty entertainment slot. The manager said yes. The venue hit capacity in thirty minutes. They raised over $2,000 in four hours.

They left that night with one idea: this could be a system.

What turned a good night into a real mission happened a few months later. After Fundravers helped fund tuition for Arts 'n Autism's new preschool program in Tuscaloosa, Zach visited the facility and met one of the kids whose enrollment they'd helped cover. Standing in that classroom, Fundravers stopped feeling like a student project — it felt like proof that time invested can become something tangible for someone who never knew you were involved.

Since January 2025, Bama Fundravers has grown into a registered nonprofit with a ten-member board, four resident DJs, and a presence at three universities — raising over $110,000 for more than twenty organizations on just 10% overhead.

"One night. One cause. One community moving together. That's Fundravers."

The Model

We partner with venues to host high-energy, music-driven events. During a set window, cover charges go directly to the cause. No salaries, no cuts — every dollar supports the mission.

Anyone Can Start One

Bring the cause — we bring the DJs, production, crowd-building, and energy. If you have a mission, we'll make it happen.

Radical Transparency

Full financial breakdowns posted bi-annually. 90 cents of every dollar reaches the cause directly.

The Artists

The DJs.

Zach Goldman

Founder & President

Garage · Tech House · D&B · Techno · Dubstep

A widely acclaimed classically trained pianist with over 15 years of experience, Zach brings deep musicality to the electronic music scene. Having performed on stages across the globe, his ability to read a room and craft seamless transitions comes from years of performing virtuosic classical works with precision and emotion. A published audio engineer whose work spans NFL players to indie artists and short film scores, Zach trained under a GRAMMY-nominated record producer and brings that level of craft to every Fundravers set.

Braxton Bevis

Co-Founder & Vice President

Pop · Rap · Latin · Brazilian Funk

A multi-instrumentalist trained under Harvey Thompson — founding member of the Muscle Shoals Horns, who collaborated with Elton John and John Denver — Braxton brings a refined sense of timing and musicality to every performance. With years of experience as a pianist, guitarist, and percussionist, he also produces high-impact promotional content for athletic programs and major brands. His ability to shape immersive audio-visual experiences keeps dance floors packed from start to finish.

Ryan J.

Resident DJ

Tech House · Dance Pop · Hip Hop

A multi-instrumentalist trained in piano, tuba, and guitar, Ryan brings 7+ years of music production experience to every Fundravers set. His diverse musical training gives him an instinctive feel for dynamics and arrangement that translates directly into high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances.

AJ C.

Resident DJ

Tech House · Garage · Speed Garage · Bassline

The University of Alabama's Greek Life Opening DJ Resident since 2024, AJ brings a piano background and 2+ years of digital production experience to his sets. His command of the UK-influenced house spectrum — from garage to bassline — adds a distinctive edge to the Fundravers roster.

Leadership