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In this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brian Sischo, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement at NC State University, shares the remarkable story of leading a billion-dollar campaign at Syracuse University. Despite initial recommendations to aim lower, Brian and his team, guided by 'soberly optimistic persistence,' successfully concluded the campaign in 2012 with $1.044 billion. Brian's insights into strategic leadership and fundraising during challenging times offer valuable lessons for advancement professionals.

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.

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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