Rick has over 15 years of experience as a fundraising professional, focused on empowering fundraising teams to grow donor pipelines, implement donor-focused strategies and communications, and leverage technology and digital mediums to fuel philanthropic growth. Before becoming vice president at Holt, Rick worked for a decade in higher education advancement, most recently as the director of annual philanthropy at his alma mater, the University of Oregon. Rick has served as a speaker and panelist at conferences and events including the Association of Fundraising Professionals, BBCON, PNW Engage Conference and Pacific Northwest Annual Giving Consortium.