Colin Montieth, Corporate Manager of Prospect Development, Ohio Living

What was your first nonprofit job?

I was hired as a temp to do gift processing, data entry, and issue acknowledgement letters part time by a tiny, rare disease organization. This eventually led to being hired directly as their full-time development coordinator.

How did you get into fundraising and/or prospect research?

When I learned about prospect research, I knew it would be the perfect next upward move for me. This was achieved when I was hired by the Ohio Living Foundation for my current role.

Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why?

The likeliest next destination I’m thinking of is Mexico, primarily due to how much closer it is than other places I dream of visiting. I’ve seen very little of the Americas apart from the USA and Ontario. But in terms of where I most greatly wish to go, China would be at the top of my list.

What would be the first thing you’d do if you won the lottery?

Pay off my student loans in full.

If you were so wealthy you didn’t need to work, what would you do with your time?

I’d probably spend most of my time on gardening, woodworking, reading, kayaking and hiking when the weather is pleasant, listening to and collecting music, and expanding my modest art collection. I’d take some language and music classes, and I’d also make time to volunteer. Of course, a certain amount of time and money would also be budgeted for personal philanthropy.