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- AT27. Examining How Alumni Make Sense of Their Relationships with their Alma Maters with Dr. Kevin Fleming November 29, 2020Today, I talk with Dr. Kevin Fleming, Co-Founder and CEO of Prosper, a consulting firm that provides guidance to nonprofit organizations to transform their engagement and philanthropic programs, specializing in fundraising practice, Board management, volunteer programs, event planning, and communications.Today’s trend lines include:– student experience is th […]
- AT26. Advancement through the eyes of a new professional, CASE resident Alisha Hartley November 22, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Alisha Hartley, CASE resident and Assistant Director of Leadership Giving at Penn State.Today's trend lines include:- perspective of a new professional,- self-care and grace, - CASE residency program, and- development in Covid times.BioAlisha Hartley is a native of Monroe, NC. She earned a B.A. in Psycholog […]
- AT25. Leadership in Challenging Times with Mo Cotton Kelly November 15, 2020Today, I talk with Mo Cotton Kelly, the Vice President for Alumni Relations and Communications at the UConn FoundationToday's trend lines include:- COVID-19 engagement,- UConn's advancement model, and- Leadership in challenging times.BioMONTIQUE (MO) COTTON KELLYVice President, Alumni Relations and CommunicationsMo Cotton Kelly leads the Universit […]
- AT24. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Anthony McAdoo November 8, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Dr. Anthony McAdoo, the Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Association.Today's trend lines include:- COVID-19 innovation,- the new WKU Alumni diversity, equity and inclusion council, and- his advice to new professionalsBioDr. Anthony McAdoo currently serves as the Executive Director of the WKU Alumni Ass […]
- AT23. Engaging Graduate and Doctoral Alumni November 1, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with a panel of experts about engaging graduate and doctoral alumni from alumni relations, career development, and philanthropic perspectives. Our panelists include:Anna De Cheke Qualls, Director of External and Alumni Relations, Graduate School, University of Maryland (Linkedin)Natalie Lundsteen, Assistant Dean for […]
- AT22. Alumni Career Services with People Grove CEO Adam Saven and Jen Pollard, Interim Executive Director Wellesley College Career Education October 25, 2020Today’s trend lines with People Grove CEO Adam Saven and Jen Pollard, Interim Executive Director Wellesley College Career Education, include:using technology to scale career services;making technology decisions;COVID-19 collaboration for innovation;micro-internships and gig projects sourced from alumni for students.About Adam SavenAbout Jen Pollard
- AT21. Online Alumni Engagement is the New Normal with Amber Redmond October 18, 2020Today's trend lines with Amber Redmond, Director of Alumni relation for Penn State's World Campus, include:online alumni engagement is the new normal;collaboration is the key;leveraging faculty for alumni engagement.BIO:Amber is the Director of Alumni Relations for Penn State World Campus. She is newer to her role, having taken over the position in […]
- AT20. The Future of Alumni Boards and Strategic Planning with Gary Olsen October 11, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!On this episode of the podcast, I visit with Gary Olsen, former associate vice president for alumni engagement at Villanova University and vice president for university advancement at the University of Scranton.Trend lines include:career in higher education advancement;the future of alumni boards; andstrategic planning.BioGary Ols […]
- AT19. Creating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from the Inside Out with Yolanda F. Johnson October 4, 2020Today, I talk with Yolanda F. Johnson, President, YFJ Consulting, LLC, Founder, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC), and President, Women In Development, NY.Today's trend lines include:- non-profit philanthropy,- creating diversity, equity and inclusion from the inside out and- the Blacks in Advancement pledge.LinksWomen of Color in Fun […]
- AT18. Steward of our Profession with Abby Hopkins of Penn State September 27, 2020Today, I talk with Abby Hopkins, Associate Director of Development, College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State and most recent chair of the CASE District V conference.Today’s trend lines include:growing in your career at 1 institutionGetting involved with your professional organization The power of professional networkingBioSince 1999, Abby Hopkins has p […]
- AT17. Start-Up Mentality with Virginia's Cindy Fredrick September 20, 2020On this episode, I talk with Cindy Frederick, Associate Vice President, University of Virginia. Cindy is the 2020 Faculty Chair of the Summer Institute in Alumni Relations.Today's trend lines include:- start-up mentality through COVID-19,- providing resources for volunteers,- and the power of the alumni professional community.
- AT16. Integrated marketing, racial equity and tough conversations with Tom Bull September 13, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Tom Bull, former Executive Director of Alumni Engagement at Portland State University.Today's trend lines include:- alumni marketing and communication,- trends in alumni engagement, and- his perspective as an African-American in higher ed advancement.BioTom Bull was the executive director for the Portland S […]
- AT15. Power of Partnerships with Microsoft's Susan Vosper September 6, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Susan Vosper, the Chief of Staff for Customer Service and Support at Microsoft and former Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement at Seattle University.Today's trend lines include:- power of partnership,- corporate alumni groups, and- lessons learned in corporate life and higher education.BioAs Chie […]
- AT14. Lessons Learned: Virtual Events with Hilary Cohen August 30, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!On the podcast, I talk with Hilary Cohen, Senior Director of Alumni Engagement at Rutgers University- – New Brunswick.Today's trend lines include:alumni engagement strategies,virtual events in response to COVID 19,trends in alumni engagement.Quick Listen Guideat 2:40 What do you love most about your work? The results...at 3:3 […]
- AT13. Affiliate Groups and Volunteers with Scott Francis August 22, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!Today, on this episode I talk with East Carolina Pirate, Scott Francis. Scott is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni and President of the ECU Alumni Association board at East Carolina University.Today's trend lines include:- his career,- affiliate groups - the Florida Gator way,- fall plans in response to COVID 19,- and h […]
- AT12. The Alumni Trending Origin Story with Michael Sgro August 16, 2020On this episode I talk with Michael Sgro, higher ed veteran, executive coach, superhero, the godfather and OG of the Alumni Trending brand! Michael is the owner of Michael Sgro Leadership Coaching in SyracuseToday's trend lines include:- the Alumni Trending origin story,- executive coaching,- and his perspective on higher ed advancement.Quick Listening […]
- AT11. Unshackle Greatness with Kim Nyoni August 9, 2020On episode 11 of the Alumni Trending podcast, I visit with Kim Nyoni, Associate Vice President for Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV).Today's trend lines include:- the power of philanthropy,- mentoring and team building,- and the pledge (AADO and Black Leaders in Advancement)BiographyKim Nyoni serves as an Associate Vice President […]
- AT10. Will COVID-19 Push Alumni Organizations To Go Viral? Barney Ellis-Perry August 2, 2020Sorry about the sound quality.Our guest is alumni relations and fundraising practitioner, Barney Ellis-Perry and today's trend line includes:Strategic Planning,Outcome Metrics,and how COVID-19 sparks a change in engagement.Barney Ellis-Perry is the former Senior Vice President in the Alumni Relations practice at Grenzebach Glier and Associates. A vetera […]
- AT09. Focus, Focus, Focus with Chris Marshall July 27, 2020What's Up Trendsetters!Our guest is alumni relations consultant and practitioner extraordinaire, Chris Marshall and today's trend line includes:Strategic Planning,Engagement Metrics,and managing a volunteer board.BioChris Marshall is a senior higher education advancement professional with 18 years of alumni relations and fundraising experience.He s […]
- AT08. "Your greater is coming!" with UNC's Timothy A. Minor July 19, 2020Our guest is Timothy A. Minor, Vice President for University Advancement at The University of North Carolina System and today's trend line includes:The "Why" behind his passion for higher education,The UNC System Advancement officeand challenges presented by COVID-19.Here’s a quick listening guide:at 2:08 A career in advancement "is all a […]
