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rich montone

Philanthropy and fundraising pro,

culturalist, artist, athlete, dj, outdoorsman... dreamer and doer, with grit and grace

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About Me

Teams I led have raised tens of millions of dollars for environmental conservation, innovative education, and religious peacemaking.

Art, music, radio, poetry, live performance, team sports, athletic training, hunting, zen, retail management, investing, and world travel are also part of my personal and professional experience.

Experience

Fundraising & Philanthropy

Led fundraising teams and initiatives, making a habit out of doubling or tripling revenues at organizations that include:

  • The Nature Conservancy

  • Berkshire Natural Resources Council

  • Bard College at Simon's Rock

  • Auburn Seminary

  • Union Theological Seminary (NYC)

  • Hampshire College

Culturalist and Creative

  • Digital visual artist

  • Recording and touring musician

  • Artist management and marketing

  • Performance production and live sound

  • Author and performer

  • Radio and live DJ

  • Patron of creators

Wellness & Activity

  • Team sports leader

  • Strength trainer

  • Archer and hunter

  • Zen practitioner

  • World traveler

Other Endeavors

  • Profitable entertainment retail management

  • Banking and decentralized finance

  • Investing and digital assets

  • Generosity advising

Education

Bachelor of Arts

University of New Hampshire

Communications

Master of Divinity

Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York

Interreligious and Ecumenical Studies

Includes field work in Bolivia

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