Danny Nicholson, Ph.D. has spent all of his life moving to HIGHER levels of purpose, value, and potential. As a high school and college athlete, Danny competed in long distance running and learned the power of discipline and hard work in realizing his goals. Before graduating from Charleston Southern University, he began writing and performing original songs as an expression of his life and faith. For 15 years, he travelled to high schools, colleges/universities, churches to encourage young people to committ to higher purposes in life. Over those years, he recorded 3 original albums chronicling the personal expereinces of his faith, family, and friends. After graduating from Charlston Southern University in 1984, he began his career in Higher Education. He has invested 25 years of service at four different institutions of higher learning and helped raised over 100 million dollars for students, programs, and special projects. Upon completion of his Ph.D. in 2006, Danny was awarded the Grezebach Award for the best research in Educational Fundraising by CASE International. He has been published in the International Journal of Educational Advancement and is currently working on a book entitled, "Leading Where It Counts." As a sought after motivational speaker and consultant, Danny travels the Southeast teaching and inspiring individuals and organizations to capture their full potential.
In September, He,his family, and friends recorded a 4th album entitled, Legacy Road. It features 17 original songs that speak of the lasting things in life. The proceeds of the album are being donated to the children of Nicaragua. A mission trip is planned for December 2009 to visit the children of Managua and share the love of God with them.
A Prayer for Hope When You’re Discouraged and Drained - Your Daily Prayer - April 23
Whether you’re currently weighed down by responsibility or expectations or you’re drained due to disappointment and discouragement, I’d like to encourage you to take one step with God.