RAISE Podcast: Dale Wright, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent learns from Dale Wright, Associate Dean and Chief Advancement Officer at the Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dale talks about his journey from a rural upbringing in Kennett, Missouri to a life-altering experience in the Boys State program, to induction to the secret […]

RAISE Podcast: Caroline Chang, UC Innovation

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent talks to a long-time innovator, friend, and Advancement Services Great, Caroline Chang. After a varied career during which she “took the cookies as they were passed” (she’ll explain what that means), Caroline landed as the Vice President of Community and Product Engagement at UC Innovation. Caroline has […]

RAISE Podcast: Gregory Perrin, St. Edward’s University

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Gregory Perrin, Associate Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at St. Edward’s University. He is also joined by a special guest, EverTrue’s own Jessica Frey, for a conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Gregory is an accomplished fundraiser who is also an actor, artist, […]

Meet Our Donor Experience Program Managers: Emily

Donor Experience Programs by EverTrue are changing the game in shops all over the country, letting you manage thousands of your best, overlooked prospects. What’s our secret ingredient? Our Donor Experience Program Managers (DXPMs) — all former fundraisers — are by your side from day one, helping to build out your team, mentoring new Donor […]

RAISE Podcast: Matthew White, Utah State University

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent gets the scoop from Matt White, Vice President of Advancement at Utah State University. The RAISE podcast spotlights the folks in advancement who are thinking about things from a completely different angle and acting on opportunities to innovate. Matt is definitely one of those people. Under his […]

RAISE Podcast: Amy Yancey, Boston College

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Amy Yancey, VP for Development at Boston College. Amy reflects on how (somehow!) her early career at a publishing company in the computer and video game industry led her to a career in advancement. Check out this recap featuring our favorite takeaways from the episode, […]

RAISE Podcast: Dan Allen, DePaul University

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent breaks it down with Dan Allen, Senior Vice President of Advancement and External Relations at DePaul University in Chicago. Check out this recap featuring our favorite takeaways from the episode, and how to tune in yourself!     Dan will be a Loras College Duhawk for life but […]

RAISE Podcast: Phil Castleberry, Rochester Institute of Technology

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Phil Castleberry, Vice President for University Advancement at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Check out this recap featuring our favorite takeaways from the episode, and how to tune in yourself!     Here are some highlights from the episode… Don’t let prospects fall through the […]

RAISE Podcast: James Langley, Langley Innovations

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent sits down with an Advancement Great. Jim Langley is the President of Langley Innovations, a title he earned after 30 years in the higher ed advancement space. Check out this recap featuring our favorite takeaways from the episode, and how to tune in yourself!     Here […]

RAISE Podcast: Greg Knott, University of Connecticut

On this episode of the podcast, Brent gets a Planned Giving crash course from Greg Knott, Senior Director of Principal and Planned Gifts at the University of Connecticut.   This episode is for you if… You want to catch a “Planned Giving 101” session. You’re interested in the basics of annuities, tax optimization, DAFs, and […]

RAISE Podcast: Amanda Trabue, Western Kentucky University

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent catches up with Amanda Trabue, Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at Western Kentucky University. Check out this recap featuring our favorite takeaways from the episode, and how to tune in yourself!     This episode is for you if you… Just changed jobs (or plan […]

RAISE Podcast: Diane MacGillivray, Northeastern University

On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent connects with Diane MacGillivray, Senior Vice President for University Advancement at Northeastern University. Check out this recap featuring our favorite takeaways from the episode, and how to tune in yourself!     Here are some highlights from the episode… Diane really does not like working from home. […]