The Planetary Society
Richard Chute is an accomplished development professional with extensive experience in fundraising and organizational leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Development Officer at The Planetary Society since August 2014, Richard leads fundraising initiatives for the largest private space advocacy organization globally. Prior roles include President of the Claremont Educational Foundation and various positions at Pomona College, including Regional Director and Associate Director of Trusts and Estates. Richard's earlier career includes leadership roles at UC Riverside Bourns College of Engineering, Pitzer College, California Botanic Garden, and the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Richard holds a Master of Arts in Archaeology from UCLA and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Environmental Studies from Pitzer College.
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The Planetary Society
When you become a member, you join our mission to increase discoveries in our solar system and beyond, elevate the search for life outside our planet, and decrease the risk of Earth being hit by an asteroid. Carl Sagan co-founded this nonprofit for those who believe in exploration to take action together. Are you with us? The Planetary Society is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with headquarters in Pasadena, California.