SVP, Client Services
Data Axle
Nate is the SVP, Client Services for Data Axle, leading the launch of TargetTXT: the data-driven way to text smarter. Prior to joining Data Axle, Nate was the Senior Vice President, Client Partner leading Merkle’s Nonprofit Vertical. In his role there his focus was on expanding their C-level relationships, developing and progressing their pipeline, identifying whitespace and ensuring their nonprofit clients received quality delivery and execution through their multiple capability practices.
Prior to Merkle, Nate was the Senior Vice President of Marketing for InfoCision’s Nonprofit Divisions. In his role at InfoCision Nate had the opportunity to work with some of our nation’s largest Health, Humanitarian, Wildlife, Political and Faith-based nonprofit organizations. Having worked in the industry for over 28 years, gained a comprehensive understanding of the value and importance of an integrated multi-channel fundraising approach for nonprofit organizations. Working with the many organizations over the years, he had the opportunity to help increase the net income and build the overall file health of many of these organizations through the integration of multi-channel campaigns. His team there served over 100 nonprofit organizations!
Nate has also served the nonprofit community in a number of leadership roles with organizations such as the DMA, ANA and TNPA. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Akron graduating Summa Cum Laude and currently resides in Akron, Ohio with his wife Becky and their four kids. Outside of work Nate has been active in his local community serving on the board of the local American Diabetes Association chapter and also volunteering with his kids sports teams. More recently he has become a licensed official and officiates high school sports in the Akron area.
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Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits
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