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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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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?

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On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Jeff Webb, President and CEO of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association & Foundation.

Jeff shares memories of growing up in a military family, the process of applying to a Service Academy, the rigor of earning a degree at the US Naval Academy, and his experience working in Naval Special Warfare after graduation. He traces his transition to the wealth management industry, where he spent over 15 years before moving into the world of philanthropy.

Jeff reflects on the threads that tie together the different eras of his career: hard work, humility, and commitment to something greater than self. He also explains why he is so passionate about fundraising for the Naval Academy: "We are supporting the development of the future leaders of our military who protect our freedoms."

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