RAISE Podcast: Blaire Atkinson, Oklahoma State University Foundation
On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent breaks it down with Blaire Atkinson, President of the Oklahoma State University Foundation. They reflect on Blaire’s journey from delivering cows at 2am on the family farm to being an entry-level HR professional to heading up the OSU Alumni Association and now running the OSU Foundation. Catch […]
The Advancement Mentorship Tree
There are pivotal moments in life when a mentor steps in and makes all the difference. We’ve memorialized a few of them on the RAISE podcast. Like, when Dr. Jenifer Ward’s eighth grade German teacher insisted she attend a conference for young German scholars (and drove her there on the way to her honeymoon). Or […]
RAISE Podcast: the 100th!
Today marks the 100th episode of the RAISE podcast. Wowzas. That mean that Brent has been “comin’ in live” for 100 weeks with advancement’s top voices and most innovative leaders. These conversations have taken place in Alumni Centers, on the RAISE live stage, in basement home offices, and from the Grinnebago as it journeyed across […]
EverTrue Studios: Advancement’s first media channel
Engaging stories, witty hosts, 1:1 conversations… it’s the Advancement version of our favorite shows. You all have some amazing stories to tell – you should be shouting them from the rooftops. But, where do you share them? And where do you go in search of inspiration? Well, we’ve been busy working on something prettttttty exciting…. […]
RAISE Podcast: Jason Patenaude, Schuler Foundation
On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Jason Patenaude, Executive Director at Schuler Education Foundation & the Schuler Scholar Program. On the day Brent and Jason recorded this conversation, we had just announced our EverTrue-ThankView merger. Jason had just launched the new Schuler Access Initiative. Needless to say, this episode will get […]
Tips for gift officers: lean into the breakup
We recently sat down with Anne Murphy at the Oregon State University Foundation about 100% portfolio coverage: why it’s elusive, why it matters, and how to get there by the end of the year. Anne gave us ten easy, effective ways to deepen relationships with every single prospect in your portfolio: the super-engaged ones, the […]
RAISE Podcast: Jenifer Ward, Luther College
On this special episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Dr. Jenifer Ward, President of Luther College. Dr. Ward is a classmate and friend of Martin Shell, VP of Development at Stanford University, who we featured on an earlier episode of the pod. We love connecting the podcast dots! Dr. Ward shares about her […]
Tips for gift officers: Deliver value. Every time.
We recently sat down with Anne Murphy at the Oregon State University Foundation about 100% portfolio coverage: why it’s elusive, why it matters, and how to get there by the end of the year. Anne gave us ten easy, effective ways to deepen relationships with every single prospect in your portfolio: the super-engaged ones, the hard-to-reach […]
RAISE Podcast: Brian O’Rourke, Clemson
On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Brian O’Rourke, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Clemson University. These two native New Englanders talk athletics scholarships, staff retention, staying “near, dear, and clear” with donors, and lots more. Listen here, and catch the highlights below. A few highlights from […]
RAISE Podcast: Kelly DeGregorio, Boston College High School
On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Kelly DeGregorio, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Boston College High. Check out this recap featuring our favorite takeaways from the episode, or listen yourself! Here are some highlights from the episode… Kelly grew up in the Berkshires and attended Hamilton College. During […]
RAISE Podcast: Kelly Kerner, University of Georgia
On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Kelly Kerner, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the University of Georgia Foundation. Kelly’s career has spanned small, private colleges to large, public institutions, which helps him bring a unique perspective to his work. Listen to the full episode here […]
RAISE Podcast: Jasmine Farrier, University of Louisville
On this episode of the RAISE podcast, Brent chats with Jasmine Farrier, Vice President for Advancement at the University of Louisville. They discuss her journey from Brooklyn to Wisconsin to Austin to Louisville; how she is setting out to bridge the advancement-academic culture gap; and how conflict is inevitable and we shouldn’t avoid it in […]
