Andy Ragone

CEO, Partner and Co-founder @Pleiades Nonprofit Advisors, Llc

Los Angeles, CA, US

Andy Ragone is a national speaker, writer and recognized thought leader in marketing and gift planning strategies for Crescendo Interactive. Through his guidance and leadership, Andy advises on specialized marketing and moves-management techniques to secure complex and estate gifts. Through his efforts, nonprofits both large and small benefit from his insight and unique talent of bringing gift planners and their donors together to make a difference in the communities they serve.In addition to being a Certified Gift Planning Professional (CGPP), Andy holds a BA in Music from Arizona State University and a Masters of Divinity from Phoenix Seminary. He is a Board Chair of the Los Angeles Counsel of Gift Planners, a program committee member for the Arizona CGP, and is a regular presenter on best practices in Gift Planning.

Arizona State University

B.A., Music Performance, General

Phoenix Seminary

MDiv., Communications/Counseling