Rick Kiernan
Convergent Nonprofit Solutions manages fundraising & capital campaigns ranging from $2 to $200 million across the country.
- Role
- Principal at Convergent
- Location
- Raleigh, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rick Kiernan
With over 16 years as Principal at Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, I specialize in fundraising management for nonprofit organizations. My team collaborates with NPOs across the U.S. to design and implement major fundraising campaigns ranging from $1 million to $100 million, supporting operational growth, endowments, and facility development. Our mission is to empower nonprofit organizations, including chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and community-focused groups, to achieve sustainable growth and meaningful impact. By leveraging expertise in return on investment and strategic campaign management, we deliver tailored solutions that align with our clients\' unique goals and community needs.
Experience
Principal
Jan 2009 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US
I\'m a Founding Principal of Convergent. Externally, I work with 12-15 clients annually to help them reach their fundraising goals. Internally, I work with our general manager and my partners to reach our revenue goals.
Education
US Chamber's Institute of Organization Management
IOM, Nonprofit Management
2014
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2003
North Carolina State University
BA, Business Management
1995
Skills
- Leadership
- Annual Giving
- Public Policy
- Leadership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Philanthropy
- Fundraising
- Planned Giving
- Strategy
- Training
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Program Development
- Team Building
- Community Development
- Policy
- Stewardship
- Event Management
- Social Media
- Non-Profits
- Economic Development
- Capital Campaign Management
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Event Planning
- Return on Investment
- Grants
- Organizational Development
- Program Management
- Board Development
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