About Nick

Nick is a dynamic and innovative professional whose creative gifting strategies and donor engagement solutions have raised tens of millions of dollars for higher education, nonprofit, and healthcare organizations over a decade-long career.

Nick specializes in helping individuals and families create lasting legacies by translating complex estate and tax planning concepts into actionable philanthropic plans that align personal values with strategic giving. His distinctive philosophy—applying financial planning principles to charitable giving—helps clients discover opportunities for extraordinary impact, positioning him as a trusted resource for those committed to leaving a meaningful legacy in the world.

An active leader within the fundraising community, Nick serves on multiple local, national, and international Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) committees and is a former member of the AFP Global Board and Chair of the Next Generation Committee. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and workshops and has contributed articles to industry publications. Nick is an inaugural recipient of both the AFP Global Outstanding Young Professional Award and the Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity 30 Under 30 Award.

Nick holds an undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Studies in Law from The University of Toledo, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP).