Mark Bergethon, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions Principal
Mark Bergethon Principal I am passionate about empowering nonprofits to accomplish the extraordinary for the communities they serve. Although much of my career has focused on raising money for economic, workforce, and community development organizations (chambers of commerce, EDCs, etc.), I truly love the diversity of our clientele and the interesting variety of projects I […]
Andy Coe, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions Principal
Andy Coe Principal I was fortunate to stumble into my nonprofit fundraising career at 26 years old. My first fundraising effort was to raise $2 million to expand Great Bear Recreation Park in Sioux Falls, SD. The challenge was daunting; however, we were able to finish over goal, under budget, and on time. The feeling […]
Rick Kiernan, IOM: Convergent Principal
Rick Kiernan Principal I fell into nonprofit fundraising in the mid-90s by complete chance through a friend of a friend. I had no idea the industry existed, and it’s fascinated me ever since. The work I do truly makes a difference. I can visit client communities across the country and see new YMCAs and animal […]
Tom Ralser, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions CFA
Tom Ralser, CFA Principal & Director of Asking Rights “Why should I give your organization money?” When I began in this business in 1995, this is the question I was first asked to answer. Not only was this asked in my first feasibility study by a prospective donor, but from a company perspective, it became […]