RAISE Podcast EverTrue
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Who's doing the most exciting things in fundraising? Who's thinking about things from a completely different angle? The RAISE podcast aims to find out. Brought to you by EverTrue, each episode goes in depth with the people changing advancement. Tune in and get inspired.
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185: Rodger Devine, Pomona College.
Roger Divine, Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations at Pomona College, leads the institution's digital transformation efforts, focusing on leveraging AI and data to enhance alumni engagement and fundraising. With a diverse background in languages, technology, and analytics, Roger has a track record of fostering a data-driven culture and driving significant fundraising achievements.
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184: John Stark, University of Wyoming Foundation.
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183: Jim Zimmerman, The Branson School, Marts & Lundy.
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181: Sergio Gonzalez, Brown University
On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent takes it back to his alma mater and interviews Sergio Gonzalez, Senior Vice President for Advancement at Brown University.
Their conversation spans various facets of university development, emphasizing the significance of cross-campus collaboration, the evolving advancement tech stack, and the need to stay focused on building meaningful and authentic relationships – with teammates, with donors, and with peers across the sector.
Sergio reflects on the importance of presidential buy-in and involvement, the ripple effects that higher ed philanthropy has on surrounding communities, and the huge industry value add of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
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180: Mike Andreasen, UNC Chapel Hill
On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent chats with Michael Andreasen, Vice Chancellor for Development at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Mike looks back on the twists and turns that led him to Chapel Hill, including his work on some incredible, transformational gifts like Stephen Ross gift to name the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Mike shares stories about how a near-firing experience changed his whole approach to fundraising for the better, how he approaches lifelong stewardship, and how new data analytics and advances in technology will benefit society.
Brent and Mike tackle some big questions during this conversation: How can philanthropy bring about positive change in a shorter amount of time? Why should fundraisers ask for certain gift amounts? How can advancement shops reach more alumni while also being more authentic, genuine, and personalized in their connections?
Tune in for a conversation that is sure to get you fired up about higher education and the real-time, life-changing power of philanthropy.