Podcasts about college advancement

In this inspiring 13th episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, we honor the incredible journey of John Donohue, Vice President for College Advancement at The College of New Jersey. With a career spanning over four decades, John has mentored countless professionals and transformed the fundraising and advancement landscape. From adapting to diverse regional nonprofit cultures to fostering authentic donor relationships, John shares the wisdom and strategies behind his extraordinary impact. Nominated by Brett Davidson, John's legacy of leadership, mentorship, and service exemplifies what it means to be a true North Star. Key Takeaways: Mentorship Matters: Learn how mentorship shapes nonprofit leadership and how to seek out the right mentor for your career. Authenticity in Fundraising: Discover why building authentic connections is more impactful than mastering technical skills. Adapting to Change: Gain insights into embracing change in nonprofit cultures and regions to achieve greater success. Overcoming Solicitation Fears: Shift your mindset from “selling” to “sharing” to approach donors with genuine passion and purpose. Retention Strategies: Explore how flexibility, respect, and competitive compensation keep high-performing staff motivated. Supporting Regional Institutions: Understand how local colleges and nonprofits play a critical role in creating opportunities for underserved communities. Join us as we celebrate the leadership, wisdom, and generosity of John Donohue, a beacon of inspiration in the nonprofit sector.  

In this episode of Bend Don't Break, Zak Boone, VP For College Advancement & Executive Director, COCC Foundation, shares his extensive experience working in Central Oregon's nonprofit sector since 2007. Zak talks about his early leadership roles, including Executive Director of the Bend Ronald McDonald House and Associate Director of the Deschutes Land Trust, and how those experiences shaped his approach to community engagement and fundraising.

"I've really enjoyed working with Capstone. Capstone is truly a learning organization, and our relationship has evolved over time. I've never doubted that we had their attention. I appreciate that commitment to the project and making sure the resident life experience is where it needs to be," - George Frasier, Green River College Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Masha Sapper, SVP of Business Services at COCM, sits down with George Frasier of Green River College.  George Frasier is the Vice President for College Advancement and Executive Director of Green River College Foundation. George is a non-profit executive and development professional with 28 years of experience and is passionate about supporting the educational dreams and aspirations of Green River Community College students. George discusses his role at the Green River and the college's focus on meeting students where they are, helping them find their path, and the transformative power of education in the community college and vocational space. Listen in as George shares the significance of student housing at Green River, its integration into the college's mission, the instrumental role that COCM played in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for students, and his personal stories and experience working with several COCM staff members. Topics Covered   George's background and his role at Green River College What didn't work, and the three partners that worked toward the integration of student housing into Green River's mission The pandemic's impact on Green River's international population and their adaptive changes The evolution and success of the management partnership with COCM and the importance of strong partnerships in ensuring student success George shares his personal stories and positive experiences working with COCM employees The transformative power of education in the community college setting Connect with George Leadership Team - Green River College George on LinkedIn  Connect with Masha Student Housing Matters Student Housing Matters on Facebook Student Housing Matters on Twitter Capstone On-Campus Management Masha at COCM Masha on LinkedIn Email media@cocm.com  

Adam Platzer, Assistant Vice President for College Advancement at RIT, shares why the pathway to a gift is such an important tool for an advancement team.  Click here to learn more and get a template to use in your own office: https://forwardfundraisers.com/2021/03/14/thank-and-educate-your-internal-partners-with-a-pathway-to-a-gift/Get your FREE copy of Greg's book here: https://imarketsmart.com/freebook/Learn more about Kevin's course Major Gift Millions here: OneVisitAway.com/millions

Almost a decade ago, I met Karen Osborne at my first ever CASE conference. Today, I have privilege of picking her brain on two very important topics—board diversification and stewardship. Karen and I agree that the overall thread we continue to pull in this episode is about being planful with everything you do. Karen believes in the power of philanthropy, generosity, and service. She built her career around these passions not only as a major and principal gifts officer, vice president, speaker, teacher, consultant, and coach, but also as a donor, volunteer, and board member. For eighteen of Karen's forty-four professional years, she held leadership positions–Director of Major Gifts, Director of Development, and VP for College Advancement–at colleges and universities. For the past 26 years, Karen served first as President and now Senior Strategist at The Osborne Group, an international management, consulting, and training firm. Karen enjoys a rich volunteer life. The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) awarded her the Crystal Apple for Outstanding Teaching and Public Speaking, and the Ashmore Award for Outstanding Service to the Profession. In addition to volunteering for professional organizations, she serves on the governing board of Easterseals Florida. Karen is a suspense and mystery writer. Getting It Right, Akashic Books, published in June 2017. Award-winning and best-selling Tangled Lies, Black Rose Writing, launched July 22, 2021. Reckonings, Black Rose Writing, released June 16, 2022. Her weekly video Vlog, What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? showcases authors and other creatives. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/devdebrief/support

In today's Opportunity Spotlight, we look at positions that are available within our sector that you probably want to pay attention to. Our guest, Moira Gookstetter, recently joined Vancouver Community College as their Executive Director of their Foundation and Director of College Advancement. She dives into everything the college and foundation provides, from professional development to learning opportunities and growth. If you're interested and curious, we're encouraging candidates to come forward and reach out. This may be the opportunity you're looking for!

The COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges and community organizations to adjust how they support their students and communities in 2020. Many of those changes have carried over to 2021. On this episode of The Adlibber, we focus on the evolution of the HACC Foundation and the Office of College Advancement team with Dr. Linnie Carter. We discuss how priorities shifted, how evaluating success through rapid change is a must and how to ensure a lasting impact supported with greater agility.

For the first time, the educational advancement profession worldwide has a global set of standards for its work. Founded in the CASE Statement on Ethics and the Principles of Practice for Professionals in Educational Fundraising, Alumni Relations and Communications and Marketing, the recently published CASE Global Reporting Standards usher in a new era for transparency in educational philanthropy. The CASE Global Reporting Standards set the stage for benchmarking across other advancement disciplines in future editions. This conversation with the fearless co-chairs of the Standards Working Group, Matthew Eynon, Vice President for College Advancement, Franklin & Marshall College, and Brian Hastings, President and CEO of the University of Nebraska Foundation, provides insight into this work and why the Standards are important for every advancement professional, trustee, and institutional leader. 

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent gets the scoop from Jessica Jones Wilson, Associate Vice President for College Advancement at Dickinson College. Jessica got hooked on fundraising when she secured her first $1K gift as a student telefund caller at Albright College. Since then she's had experience in just about every facet of development work, and it shows. Jessica and her team of prospect researchers at Dickinson have launched some amazing initiatives, including their Presidential Fellows program through which students connect with alums in their hometowns every summer (and gather invaluable data through those conversations); and the Revolutionary Challenge that empowered the Dickinson alumni community to suggest, vote on, build out, and promote the priorities of their new capital campaign. It's clear that Jessica fits in well at the helm of her team of creative, inspired, data-loving go-getters who continue to shoot the moon.About JessicaJessica joined Dickinson College in 2015 and currently serves as the Associate Vice President for College Advancement. Jessica manages Advancement Services, Prospect Research, Donor Relations, Alumni & Parent Relations and the Annual Giving offices. She served as the Advancement representative on the College's Strategic Planning Committee in FY16 and the 2017 Presidential Transition Committee where she led the national tour to introduce the new president. In FY17, she led her team through a successful database conversion from Banner to Raiser's Edge. In 2019, Jessica's team established the Presidential Fellows program- approximately 25 current students were hired to go home over the summer and interview alumni. This discovery initiative resulted in over 800 interviews. In 2020 despite Covid challenges, students interviewed over 1300 Dickinsonians. Jessica served on the college's FY21 Financial Working Group. She currently serves on the Fall 2020 Reopening Implementation Committee - specifically on the subcommittees for Health & Quarantine and Travel & Campus Safety.Jessica led the technology and event needs for the Revolutionary Challenge - a chance for Dickinsonians to come together, leverage the college's emerging and existing strengths and address grand challenges with big ideas and bold deeds. In October 2020, Dickinson held an event that will brought the four finalist teams together to present to the Dickinson community. Originally planned for May 2020, the team pivoted and held the successful event virtually.Prior to Dickinson, she worked for Gettysburg College as Interim Campaign Director and Director of Prospect Research. Jessica's career in advancement began as an phonathon caller at her alma mater, Albright College, Reading PA. She also worked for Hollins University, Roanoke, VA in several different positions over a seven-year period, including Annual Fund Director. Jessica's background in annual giving gives her a unique perspective on prospect research, solicitations, and portfolio management.Jessica is passionate about philanthropy, higher education and the liberal arts. She is a member of the Blackbaud Higher Education Executive Advisory Board and volunteers for Junior Achievement for the local schools. She is past Secretary of the Mechanicsburg Midget Football Association, the former President of APRA-PA, and co-chaired the 2015 Mid-Atlantic Researchers Conference. She lives in Mechanicsburg, PA with her husband, their 14-year old son, and their pets - Vinegar the cat and Sprite the dog.

Katelyn Ilkani speaks with Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Laura Bray about raising scholarship funding. As Vice President for College Advancement and External Communications, Bray shares her experiences over the past year as head of fundraising. She describes MATC’s “Healthcare Heroes Fund” and how her team raises funding to support graduates who need to pay for licensure to obtain employment. The conversation focuses on how MATC is working toward ensuring equity in their scholarship awards, and Bray describes their participation in the “Moon Shot for Equity.”

Lackawanna College Falcons Athletic Network FALCONS CORNER Season 2 Episode 13, November 25, 2020. This week we talk to Lackawanna College Vice President of College Advancement and Pandemic Safety Officer Brian Costanzo. We ask what's life going to look like on campus for the spring semester? Find out in this special Thanksgiving Falcons Corner!

In this episode of Higher Education Coffee and Conversation, I am joined by Christina Romero, the Executive Director of College Advancement & Foundation for Santa Ana College In Southern California. Christina and I discuss fundraising during today's challenging environment, ways we can keep foundation board members engaged, and how to tell the student stories that need telling, without sounding contrived. Christina has the most amazing insights and advice for community college marketing and philanthropy departments, advice that will easily transfer to any institution of higher education that wants to focus on fundraising and authentic storytelling.

In this ValueTales episode, we are honored to share the story of the infectiously energetic Dr. Robiaun Charles.  Dr. Charles, a native Atlantan, is currently the Vice President for College Advancement at Agnes Scott College. She received a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Rollins College, a masters from Georgia State, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Policy from Vanderbilt.  She is also a 2018 Leadership Character Award nominee, for reasons that will be clear in this interview! Click here to learn more about TLG's Leadership Character Model.   To learn more about how we can help you unleash your organization's full potential, visit us at turknett.com.

Cutler Andrews, Senior Vice President of Fundraising Consulting at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, talks about how schools can re-imagine their approach to advancement to increase engagement and alumni gifts.

Dan Lugo is the VP of College Advancement at Colby College. Listen to Ryan's interview with Dan on this episode of Advancement Legends for thoughts on building mentor programs, challenges around collaboration between alumni and career services, and important considerations when alumni offer to help. Hear more about Dan's exciting career story.

The first annual power lunch by the Executives on Campus (EOC) features Lisa M. Price, founder and managing partner of Carols' Daughter, Inc., the Brooklyn, New York-based company launched in 1993 that produces a wide assortment of nature-inspired beauty products. Ms. Price talks about her experience of building the business and shares her passion, enthusiasm and courage that made her succeed. Yvell Walker-Stanford, Director, Executives On Campus, makes the welcoming remarks. Christopher Cloud, Vice President of College Advancement, brings greetings from Baruch College. Richard Merians, Chairman, Executives on Campus Steering Committee, brings greetings from EOC. Kristin McDonough, EOC Steering Committee Member, introduces the keynote speaker, Lisa Price. The event takes place on March 6, 2008, at the Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 7th floor.

The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus of Baruch College is officially dedicated on June 22, 2005. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the celebration and recognizing William and Anita Newman as "one of the most generous and selfless families in the history of New York higher education." Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, City University of New York, makes remarks on William and Anita's vision, leadership and commitment; and shares his personal reflection on the couple. Other speakers include Henry Wollaman, Director of Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute; David Gallagher, Vice President for College Advancement; and Larry Zicklin, President of Baruch College Fund. William Newman makes the closing remarks at the end of the ceremony.

The William and Anita Newman Vertical Campus of Baruch College is officially dedicated on June 22, 2005. Baruch College President Kathleen Waldron hosts the celebration and recognizing William and Anita Newman as "one of the most generous and selfless families in the history of New York higher education." Matthew Goldstein, Chancellor, City University of New York, makes remarks on William and Anita's vision, leadership and commitment; and shares his personal reflection on the couple. Other speakers include Henry Wollaman, Director of Steven L. Newman Real Estate Institute; David Gallagher, Vice President for College Advancement; and Larry Zicklin, President of Baruch College Fund. William Newman makes the closing remarks at the end of the ceremony.

A conversation between Larry Gallagher, Vice President for College Advancement and Lawrence Zicklin, Chairman, Neuberger Berman & Chairman, The Baruch College Fund, alumnus, professor and major benefactor of Baruch College regarding the process and the transformative potential of individual philanthropic giving for both benefactors and beneficiaries. James A. Krauskopf introduces the speakers. The event is hosted by the School of Public Affairs Nonprofit Group and takes place on November 10, 2005 at 135 East 22nd Street.

The first annual power lunch by the Executives on Campus (EOC) features Lisa M. Price, founder and managing partner of Carols' Daughter, Inc., the Brooklyn, New York-based company launched in 1993 that produces a wide assortment of nature-inspired beauty products. Ms. Price talks about her experience of building the business and shares her passion, enthusiasm and courage that made her succeed. Yvell Walker-Stanford, Director, Executives On Campus, makes the welcoming remarks. Christopher Cloud, Vice President of College Advancement, brings greetings from Baruch College. Richard Merians, Chairman, Executives on Campus Steering Committee, brings greetings from EOC. Kristin McDonough, EOC Steering Committee Member, introduces the keynote speaker, Lisa Price. The event takes place on March 6, 2008, at the Baruch College Newman Conference Center, 7th floor.