Nick Herman is a seasoned higher education leader with extensive expertise working across campus to drive audience engagement to meet institutional goals. Nick works collaboratively with campus leadership to design strategies that leverage opportunities. Over two decades, he has held roles on campus at UNC Charlotte and George Mason University and consulted with many more. Most recently, Nick led advancement efforts at a national non-profit as the VP of Development – leading the team in increasing revenue from $10m to $50m annually. In his current role, he works with colleges and universities to maximize audience engagement to support both advancement and enrollment goals, using prospect-centric strategies to drive desired outcomes.
Previous Experience
Nick is an advancement professional with extensive experience in donor engagement across major gifts, annual giving, and broad-based outreach. He most recently served as vice president for development at the American Farmland Trust, where he was responsible for the management, growth, and success of the 25-person development department, leading the organization through the design and execution of its successful $150m comprehensive campaign. He has also held leadership roles at George Mason University and UNC Charlotte. With RNL, Nick has worked with hundreds of institutions, designing strategies that drive enrollment, advance fundraising efforts, and engage constituents across the board.
Education
Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Connect with Nick on LinkedInQuotes from Nick
“Higher education is the most impactful catalyst we have. Our mission must be to provide opportunities that let everyone experience the life-changing impact of education. When more people have access to higher education, and our donors invest in making quality education more accessible and affordable, student lives are changed and those students go on to change the world.”
“It’s time for us to think beyond tomorrow and the current year. Our immediate return is important, but the investment we make in long-term donor engagement drives all our future success. This means building a group of supporters who feel heard, involved, and adopt your mission. They will be your future major donors, and this is a key goal for long term sustainability.”