Staff

Nick Farano

Vice President, Operations and Development

Nick is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) with experience leading fundraising, marketing, events, technology, and operations to support mission-driven growth. He oversees development, communications, external relations, major and planned giving, as well as day-to-day organizational operations, including program support, fixed clinics, facilities, and information systems.

Before joining POB, Nick held income development roles at the American Cancer Society, focusing on peer-to-peer fundraising, events, and relationship management. He holds a BS in Business Communication from Stevenson University and an MBA in Project Management from Capella University.

Testimonials

I applied for a job with Metro - I needed new eyeglasses so I could be a MetroBus operator. Thanks to POB, I was able to get new prescription eyeglasses at a price I could afford! Thank you!

I would like to thank POB for arranging virtual Low Vision Support & Resource Group events. I have found them extremely helpful.

Thanks to POB for hosting events for individuals with low vision. It truly gives people a sense of community!

Thank you to the Prevention of Blindness Society for your kindness and generosity with the students of Highland Elementary School. Lives have been changed! The Linkages to Learning Center - and a lot of smiling kiddos - are beyond grateful for the work you all do!

Thank you so much to POB for your professional, friendly, and courteous services. You are amazing and wonderful people. I am lucky to have my new eyeglasses! I can even see the spots on my husband's tie now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

In 2002, your organization came to my preschool for a vision screening, and my parents learned that I had amblyopia. If I had not been screened by the Prevention of Blindness Society, I could have become completely blind in my right eye. This would have made some activities that I enjoy, like playing soccer, more difficult. Your screening saved my vision. Thank you for your continued efforts in providing vision care for those in need.