Eric Rice

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About Eric Rice

Lover of those less fortunate around the world and of the great outdoors, all things ocean, fly fishing and snowboarding. With 18 years in executive level fundraising, major gifts, planned giving, I would be honored to work with your organization. I strive to characterize my life by humble service above self, unpretentious leadership, extensive major gift, planned gift experience and the skills necessary to move others along in their journey to be more successful and generous. Characteristics: Major & planned gift strategist "C" level donor cultivation & acquisition High degree of emotional and social intelligence Myers-Briggs profile: ENFJ The Predictive Index - Persuader, risk taking, socially poised & team motivator Strength Finders 2.0® - Adaptability - Belief - Connectedness - Relator - Futuristic Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM)- Indiana University/Purdue Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner (CFP®) CRM, Crescendo, PG Calc, MS Office, Adobe In-Design proficiency Passport and travel ready Entrepreneurial orientation Focused on others Involvement: Dallas Chapter of Charitable Gift Planners Dallas Estate Planning Council Clark-Skamania Fly Fishers and Ft. Worth Fly Fishers Clubs Publicly Elected School Board Director Association of Fundraising Professionals Specialties: Major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation giving Strategic planning, moves management, human connectivity Fundraising & gift acceptance policy statement authorship, advanced estate planning, charitable trusts, endowment management Quote: “Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.” ― William Arthur Ward Recreation: Fly fishing Snowboarding Mountain biking