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Rick Kiernan
Convergent Nonprofit Solutions
Principal
Since joining the industry in 1996, Rick has provided fundraising counsel in dozens of communities throughout the nation. These organizations include chambers of commerce, economic development councils, community development organizations, a YMCA, a Montessori school, entrepreneurial support organizations, and the Boy Scouts of America. This diverse assortment of fundraising experience provides Rick a rare, well-rounded understanding of all aspects of community fundraising – both economic and community development.
Rick previously served as the founder and President of Integrity Fundraising, a boutique firm to work with only five to seven clients per year. His intimate and extensive involvement in every project led to a long list of happy clients and references and he brings this focus on quality to Convergent.
Summary of Experience
- Personally managed feasibility studies and/or capital campaigns in Research Triangle Park, NC; Lewiston, ID; Burlington, IA; Spokane, WA; Dyersburg, TN; Columbus, GA; Pasadena, CA; Salisbury, NC; Seattle, WA; Cleveland, OH; Mandeville, LA; Thomasville, NC; San Francisco, CA; Charlottesville, VA; and many similar communities.
- Completed leadership programs through Leadership Raleigh, Leadership MetroWest, and the Boston, MA Chamber's Future Leaders program.
- Serves on the Board of Trustees for the Natick, MA Affordable Housing Trust; the Economic Development Committee for the Town of Natick, MA; and the Board of Directors for the Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts of America.
- Earned his MBA from the University of North Carolina's Kenan-Flagler Business School and a BA, Business Management from North Carolina State University.
Contacting Rick
Toll Free: 1-800-866-0280
Office: 919-56-6167
Fax: 919-882-9642
Email: RKiernan@ConvergentNonprofit.com
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