Almabase Spotlights Podcast

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Listen to the stories of Alumni Relations and Fundraising Professionals and their ideas that are making a difference.

Episodes

  1. Unity in Diversity with Bishop Alexander

    20/08/2021

    Unity in Diversity with Bishop Alexander

    In this episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we share a conversation with Bishop Alexander, Director of Alumni Relations at The University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama. He talks extensively about the indispensable role of inclusion and diversity when it comes to alumni engagement. This ideology is clearly reflected in the engagement programs he shares in this episode, which are successfully driving engagement through his alumni-centric approach.

    36 min
  2. Alumni at the Center with Tyler Reich

    03/08/2021

    Alumni at the Center with Tyler Reich

    In this episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we are in conversation with Tyler Reich, Associate Vice President for University Relations at Willamette University, Salem, Oregon. Starting from a commendable career in politics, Tyler now has many feathers in his cap as an advancement professional. He truly believes that alumni belong at the center of engagement strategies. The result of these alumni-centric strategies? Fundraising success! Tune in to listen to the metrics, campaign ideas, and strategies that certainly prove that alumni centricity and fundraising go hand in hand.

    41 min
  3. Tackling Transitions with Monica Hoel

    24/07/2021

    Tackling Transitions with Monica Hoel

    In this episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we are in conversation with Monica Hoel, Alumni Director at Emory & Henry College, Emory, Virginia. With over 30 years of experience as an advancement professional at her alma mater, Monica has been tackling transitions and made the most out of it. We discuss some creative virtual ideas that worked great for them - most of which are sure to make your list for upcoming events.

    34 min
  4. Pivot and Adapt with Steve Bondurant

    08/07/2021

    Pivot and Adapt with Steve Bondurant

    In this episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we are in conversation with Steve Bondurant, Director of Alumni Relations at Providence Day School, Charlotte, North Carolina. He shares his experience as a professional baseball player and his gradual shift to Alumni Relations. We delve into the engagement strategies that have been successful at Providence Day School, and their top priorities going forward.

    32 min
  5. The Story of Engagement Metrics with Thomas McArthur

    09/06/2021

    The Story of Engagement Metrics with Thomas McArthur

    In this episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we share a conversation with Thomas McArthur, Assistant Vice President for Alumni and Parent Engagement at The College of Wooster, Ohio. He talks about the intentional choices that have set him on this incredible career path where he has played a crucial role in countless projects - many way ahead of their time. We take an extensive look at alumni engagement metrics and how important they are to an engagement strategy.

    44 min
  6. Give Value, Before You Seek Value with Brandon Foster

    24/05/2021

    Give Value, Before You Seek Value with Brandon Foster

    In this episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we talk with Brandon Foster, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations at UNC School of Government, North Carolina. From spending days in an Egyptian desert for an archaeology study to now being an advancement professional, Brandon has had quite an adventurous journey. The conversation unfolds the backstories of some amazing engagement ideas that have worked for the alumni at UNC School of Government, alongside some candid anecdotes.

    40 min
  7. Students today, Alumni forever with Mike Gombita

    04/05/2021

    Students today, Alumni forever with Mike Gombita

    In the second episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we share a conversation with Mike Gombita, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at Misericordia University, Pennsylvania. He talks in depth about his experiences in high school that sparked his interest in communications and later led him to pursue his Bachelor’s and Master’s in the same direction at Misericordia University. Mike has had a commendable start to his career in Alumni Relations and has already been pivotal in designing some amazing ideas that have proved fruitful for his community.

    37 min
  8. Fundraising second, Relationships first with Carolyn Russell

    08/04/2021

    Fundraising second, Relationships first with Carolyn Russell

    In this first episode of Almabase Spotlights Podcast, we share a conversation with Carolyn Russell, the Director of the Annual Fund at Greenwich Academy, Connecticut. She talks about her experience as once a student of Social Work and Fundraising at Boston University, and how she discovered her passion to work as an Alumni Relations professional thereafter. From building and strengthening relationships to engagement ideas that have created an impact within the alumni community at Greenwich Academy - this conversation unravels a range of ideas and stories.

    35 min
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