Outlook Nebraska Announces Retirement of John Wick
John Wick
Outlook Nebraska (outlooknebraska.org), a nonprofit organization that empowers anyone in the community facing vision loss, is wishing Fund Development Director John Wick all the best as he begins his retirement. Wick’s last day was February 10.
Wick’s Outlook Nebraska journey began in 2005 when he was asked to join the board of directors. As a board member, he was pivotal in keeping ONI’s future firmly in hand and was crucial in helping ONI early on to navigate key relationships. John represented the board in Washington D.C., coordinating with the federal government and the National Industries for the Blind to cement purchasing agreements that helped make Outlook Nebraska sustainable.
In 2008, he became fund development director and has played an integral part in making Outlook Nebraska what it is today.
“John has made a big impact on all of us,” Outlook Nebraska CEO Eric Stueckrath said. “He has helped us make great friends in this community and has been an outstanding advocate for our mission. John has touched all of us, and we are excited to continue building on his great work.”
Wick is responsible for bringing successful fundraising to Outlook Nebraska and spearheaded a capital campaign that brought in nearly $2 million dollars. This capital campaign allowed Outlook Nebraska to begin an expansion that will triple adaptive technology training capacity and create more opportunities for additional enrichment and community education programs. Outlook Nebraska is still seeking support for this campaign to honor Wick’s leadership and help to finish what he started. Supporters are encouraged to visit outlooknebraska.org/donations to make a tax-deductible tributary donation.
Ric Miller
Fund Development Facilitator Ric Miller, who has been with Outlook Nebraska since August of 2016, will complete the capital campaign and continue to develop fundraising initiatives. Miller brings expertise and a unique set of skills that will allow Outlook Nebraska to continue to increase its community presence. He has been instrumental in helping Outlook Nebraska carry out its mission of positively impacting everyone who is blind or visually impaired. Prior to joining Outlook, he served as communications and development director at Crossroads of Western Iowa and in similar capacities at New Cassel Foundation and the ALS Association.
About Outlook Nebraska, Inc.
Outlook Nebraska, Inc. (ONI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to positively impacting everyone who is blind and visually impaired. We empower anyone in the community facing vision loss to gain confidence in their capabilities and achieve their life goals. Through employment, adaptive technology training, recreational and cultural opportunities designed specifically for the visually impaired, Outlook Nebraska strives to enhance the lives of our blind neighbors. Outlook Nebraska produces and sells janitorial paper products, and nearly 70% of our workforce is legally blind. To learn more about ONI, visit outlooknebraska.org.