On this episode of the RAISE Podcast Brent welcomes fellow Iowan, Nick Linde, Assistant Vice President of Central Development at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Nick's advancement journey began in alumni relations at his Alma mater, University of Northern Iowa. Tune in and hear how he made the transition to the fundraising side, where all the guitars fit in, and everything in between.Read Nick's work on student programs and fundraiser retention. About NickNicholas Linde serves as the Assistant Vice President at the University of Nebraska Foundation, a Chronicle of Philanthropy Top 100 Charity. He manages annual giving, pipeline development, donor relations & stewardship, foundation relations, corporate relations, planned giving and development operations for a four-campus system. Nick focuses on blending engagement and financial support in an interdisciplinary way.Before arriving at the University of Nebraska Foundation, Nick led teams at Minnesota State University and Upper Iowa University, where he earned his Master’s in Higher Education Administration. Nick began his career as a Program Coordinator at the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree.