Jonathan Rich
About Jonathan Rich
Jonathan Rich serves as the Vice President of Development at Gloo, where he specializes in identifying donor personas and creating tailored philanthropic strategies. With extensive experience in fundraising and donor recognition programs, he has held leadership roles at various organizations, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and Ducks Unlimited.
Work at Gloo
Jonathan Rich serves as the Vice President of Development at Gloo, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's philanthropic strategies and donor engagement. His expertise in identifying donor personas allows him to tailor initiatives that align with both donor interests and Gloo's mission. Rich's work at Gloo includes consulting with charitable organizations to improve their advancement and gift planning revenues through comprehensive program analysis.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Rich studied at The American College of Financial Services, where he achieved the designation of CAP-Chartered Advisor of Philanthropy. He also attended Indiana State University. His educational background supports his expertise in transformational philanthropy, particularly in identifying donor personas and creating recognition programs that enhance revenue and promote sustainable growth.
Background
Before joining Gloo, Jonathan Rich held various leadership roles in philanthropic organizations. He worked as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the PKD Foundation from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he served as the Senior Director of Major and Principal Gifts at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC from 2016 to 2022. His career also includes 16 years as Managing Director of Gift Planning at Ducks Unlimited and 16 years as District Field Director-Sales Rep at Northwestern Mutual.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jonathan Rich has been involved in significant fundraising and awareness initiatives, including The City Flourish Projects and the Gloo Verified Impact Protocol. His focus on aligning donor interests with organizational missions has contributed to maximizing philanthropic impact across the organizations he has served.