Richard T. Mannisto, Ed. D. Mannisto began his career in K-12 education in 1995 as a music educator and high school band director. Moving into professional fundraising in 2006, he has a passion for finding avenues to educate and enhance the field of philanthropy. Currently, he serves as Vice President of Advancement for Wisconsin Lutheran College. He holds a Master of Music Education degree and a Doctorate of Education in Leadership, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement. Mannisto’s dissertation and research focus on the financial sustainability of private colleges and universities.