All About Supporting Philanthropy
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsAll About Supporting Philanthropy is a podcast presented by the Association of Advancement Services Professionals where we drill down into what advancement services is and why it's so important for success in fundraising.
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29 | Fundminer
March 28, 2024 20:58 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBChelsea Lamego and Alejandro Stevenson-Duran, co-founders of Fundminer, discuss their journey in building their company and the challenges they aim to solve in the fundraising and advancement services industry. They share how they met and started working together, the development of their product, and their experience attending the AASP Summit. They also highlight the importance of self-service and scalability in their platform, as well as the role of artificial intelligence in automating re...
28 | Dr. Becky Frantz
March 05, 2024 17:02 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBDr. Becky Frantz is the Executive Director of Customer Service for Development and Alumni Relations at the University of California at Davis. She shares her journey in philanthropy and involvement with the Association of Advancement Services Professionals (aasp). She emphasizes the benefits of volunteering and offers advice for pursuing professional development and volunteerism. Becky also discusses the aasp mentorship program and the value of finding mentor matches in the same or different ...
27 | Book Report : Data Science for Fundraising
February 14, 2024 17:19 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBData Science for Fundraising by Ashutosh Nandeshwar and Rodger Devine is a comprehensive book that covers topics such as learning R, predictive analytics, and data visualization. The book provides step-by-step instructions and guidance on implementing these concepts. It is written in a casual and approachable language, making it easy to follow along. The authors also provide additional resources and citations for further exploration. Overall, the book is highly recommended for anyone interes...
26 | Book Report : The Little Book of Gold
January 23, 2024 14:05 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBSummary In this podcast episode, Meg Padovani discusses the book 'The Little Book of Gold: Fundraising for Small and Very Small Nonprofits' by Eric Hanberg. She highlights the approachability and value of the book, emphasizing its relevance for both small and large organizations. Meg explores the importance of making fundraising goals approachable and shares insights on starting small and building relationships. She also appreciates the casual and supportive tone of the book, which makes i...
25 | Mark DeFelippis
December 19, 2023 17:36 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBStaying Connected with Mark DeFelippis A leader in the Advancement Services industry, Mark DeFelippis shares familiar career comforts within his professional journey, starting with falling in to a position and finding a home. This personal perspective is a story of evolution and engagement, highlighting the importance of human connection in today’s virtual world. 00:00 Intros & Background 3:00 Mark’s entry in to professional organizations 8:40 History and evolut...
24 | CRM Technology Ecosystems with Jeffrey Wat
November 28, 2023 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBYour Donor Management System is just part of your technology ecosystem. Considering the many official and unofficial downstream and bolt-on solutions, managing your CRM, or changing your CRM, requires planning and many conversations. Listen as Jeffrey Wat dicusses technology ecosystems and technical debt. 00:00 Jeffrey Wat 03:03 CRM Systems and Planning Changes 05:35 Technology Ecosystems 13:26 Navigating Changes 20:03 How to Manage Bolt-on Solutions 27:01 Guardrails for Downstream So...
23 | Mark Longo
November 08, 2023 18:30 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBToday we are going to talk with a benchmarking guru who creates, and keeps track of, a bunch or simple surveys. And through these surveys, he can pinpoint his position relative to other shops of the same size, and even against shops that they aspire to emulate. Welcome Mark Longo from Caltech. 00:00 Mark Longo 11:23 Accounting and Non-profit on purpose 16:39 Benchmarking 22:54 Not Perfect 29:25 How to Get Started 36:59 The Goal of the Surveys 41:12 Phona-a-thon Demise 43:09 Unique A...
22 | Summit 2023 Snapshot
October 17, 2023 16:19 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBSummit 2023 was a testament to the dedication of our colleagues and friends. It is a multi-day affair that brings like-minded individuals together to share, learn, and celebrate. If you have never attended a Summit, we strongly recommend considering it. This episode is a unique opportunity, capturing candid conversations amid the conference's hustle and bustle. Join us as we converse with prominent figures from the philanthropic realm, including: Teresa Goddard, our respected treasurer wi...
21 | ChatGPT
September 26, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBMeg Padovani chats all things ChatGPT with Jay Ballinger. They reveal their "ah ha" moments, compare and contrast ChatGPT's strengths and weaknesses, describe how they are using it within Philanthropy today, and they even have a little fun with it.
20 | Alumni Engagement with Dr. Jay Le Roux Dillon
September 05, 2023 13:20 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MBStep into the world of alumni engagement like never before with the remarkable insights of Dr. Jay Le Roux Dillon. In this captivating episode, dive into the depths of alumni relationships as Dr. Dillon unveils his groundbreaking approach to crafting the Alumni Identity Score – a profound departure from conventional affinity or engagement metrics. More than a podcast episode, this is an exploration of the intricacies of alumni identity and its resonance in the realm of giving. Tune in to d...
19 | Conversation with Dr. Rodger Devine
August 15, 2023 13:15 - 36 minutes - 51 MBDive into the world of data-driven philanthropy with Dr. Rodger Devine, a distinguished data scientist and expert author. In this enlightening episode, host Jianell engages in a compelling conversation that unveils the seamless integration of statistical analysis and philanthropic endeavors. Dr. Devine's adeptness at translating intricate concepts into relatable insights (and employing food analogies), adds a unique dimension to the discussion. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the sy...
18 | Cryptocurrency (revisited)
July 25, 2023 16:17 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBFollow up to Episode 16 - Cryptocurrency. We revisit the unique gift, and the unique challenges, presented to Fort Lewis College as explained by Hillary Cote.
Episode 17 – Thomas Chaves
May 22, 2023 15:56 - 38 minutes - 54.1 MBHow do you describe Advancement Services and the value we provide? Listen to this interview with Tom Chaves to hear how he describes Advancement Services.
17 | Thomas Chaves
May 22, 2023 15:56 - 38 minutes - 54.1 MBHow do you describe Advancement Services and the value we provide? Listen to this interview with Tom Chaves to hear how he describes Advancement Services.
Episode 16 – Cryptocurrency
October 04, 2022 17:08 - 47 minutes - 33 MBAccording to Fidelity Charitable, a third of cryptocurrency investors have donated some of their assets to charity. Are you ready to accept donations in cryptocurrency? This episode brings together a panel of seven experts to help guide advancement services professionals through the several facets of accepting and recording crypto donations. The speakers discuss gift acceptance policies, crypto accounts, valuing and receipting crypto gifts, and prospect research.
16 | Cryptocurrency
October 04, 2022 17:08 - 47 minutes - 33 MBAccording to Fidelity Charitable, a third of cryptocurrency investors have donated some of their assets to charity. Are you ready to accept donations in cryptocurrency? This episode brings together a panel of seven experts to help guide advancement services professionals through the several facets of accepting and recording crypto donations. The speakers discuss gift acceptance policies, crypto accounts, valuing and receipting crypto gifts, and prospect research.
15 | Tara Watterson & Margaret Griffin
July 17, 2022 15:15 - 20 minutes - 10 MBTara Watterson, Training Coordinator, and Margaret Griffin, Web Applications Analyst at North Carolina State University, share with us how they updated the online portal at NC State University, earning them a Sapphire Award. They took an antiquated intranet that was hard to navigate and created a modern portal to house resources to provide access to all stakeholders to be able to work efficiently with Advancement Services, Development Communications and Stewardship, and Events.
Episode 15 - Tara Watterson & Margaret Griffin
July 17, 2022 15:15 - 20 minutes - 10 MBTara Watterson, Training Coordinator, and Margaret Griffin, Web Applications Analyst at North Carolina State University, share with us how they updated the online portal at NC State University, earning them a Sapphire Award. They took an antiquated intranet that was hard to navigate and created a modern portal to house resources to provide access to all stakeholders to be able to work efficiently with Advancement Services, Development Communications and Stewardship, and Events.
Episode 14: Terri Clark
June 01, 2022 18:25 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBAs advancement services professionals, we work hard to ensure that our organizations are in alignment with professional best practices. Every day we innovate and adapt to ever-changing conditions and characteristics of fundraising in non-profit operations. That is why aasp developed the aspire awards program. The only member awards program solely dedicated to celebrating the work of advancement services professionals. Join us as we talk to Terri Clark, Director of Prospect Development from...
14 | Terri Clark
June 01, 2022 18:25 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBAs advancement services professionals, we work hard to ensure that our organizations are in alignment with professional best practices. Every day we innovate and adapt to ever-changing conditions and characteristics of fundraising in non-profit operations. That is why aasp developed the aspire awards program. The only member awards program solely dedicated to celebrating the work of advancement services professionals. Join us as we talk to Terri Clark, Director of Prospect Development from...
13 | John Taylor
February 03, 2022 06:41 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn our industry of advancement services, there are a few rock stars. These are colleagues who we turn to for information and advice. They help describe the right way of recording our donors and gifts. One such individual is John Taylor. He is the creator of the fund services listserv and has worked for multiple advancement services shops. He is now a consultant for many development operations and is also the go-to guy for questions about IRS rules and for general best practices. In this episo...
Episode 13 - John Taylor
February 03, 2022 06:41 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBIn our industry of advancement services, there are a few rock stars. These are colleagues who we turn to for information and advice. They help describe the right way of recording our donors and gifts. One such individual is John Taylor. He is the creator of the fund services listserv and has worked for multiple advancement services shops. He is now a consultant for many development operations and is also the go-to guy for questions about IRS rules and for general best practices. In this episo...
12 | HigherEd vs non-HigherEd
December 21, 2021 23:07 - 36 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen we look across our association, a full two thirds of us support higher education. That's a healthy percentage, but that also means the other one third of us support other things. Maybe it's health care or the arts or the environment or maybe education, but just not higher education. What do these other shops look like? Are they similar or different from a higher education mission? In this episode, and for everyone's benefit, we wanted to explore some of the uniqueness and challenges of ...
Episode 12 - HigherEd vs non-HigherEd
December 21, 2021 23:07 - 36 minutes - 25.7 MBWhen we look across our association, a full two thirds of us support higher education. That's a healthy percentage, but that also means the other one third of us support other things. Maybe it's health care or the arts or the environment or maybe education, but just not higher education. What do these other shops look like? Are they similar or different from a higher education mission? In this episode, and for everyone's benefit, we wanted to explore some of the uniqueness and challenges of ...
Episode 11 - aasp – A Love Note on Summit Eve
September 23, 2021 18:26 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBAre you getting excited about Summit? Have you used a Best Practice White Paper lately, or did you have a chance to attend the Deep Dive Summer Series? Did you know that all of this content and more are exclusively produced by aasp volunteers? In this episode of All About Supporting Philanthropy, listen to the voices of our some of our most engaged colleagues about what aasp and volunteerism has meant to them over the years, and why aasp and the value we provide is even more important today!
11 | aasp - A Love Note on Summit Eve
September 23, 2021 18:26 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBAre you getting excited about Summit? Have you used a Best Practice White Paper lately, or did you have a chance to attend the Deep Dive Summer Series? Did you know that all of this content and more are exclusively produced by aasp volunteers? In this episode of All About Supporting Philanthropy, listen to the voices of our some of our most engaged colleagues about what aasp and volunteerism has meant to them over the years, and why aasp and the value we provide is even more important today!
10 | Small Shop/Large Shop: Benefits, Trade-offs, and Challenges
August 06, 2021 05:54 - 44 minutes - 31.2 MBIf you could wave a magic wand and receive additional, fully funded positions for your advancement services shop, what would that mean for your organization? In this episode we hear from a multitude of voices representative of many sectors as they talk about how they allocate positions across large and small advancement services shops – and how they would apply those magical new positions within their organization! Listen in for a lively discussion of the dynamics between shop size and caree...
Episode 10 - Small Shop/Large Shop: Benefits, Trade-offs, and Challenges
August 06, 2021 05:54 - 44 minutes - 31.2 MBIf you could wave a magic wand and receive additional, fully funded positions for your advancement services shop, what would that mean for your organization? In this episode we hear from a multitude of voices representative of many sectors as they talk about how they allocate positions across large and small advancement services shops – and how they would apply those magical new positions within their organization! Listen in for a lively discussion of the dynamics between shop size and caree...
09 | Eric and Sandra Billman
May 07, 2021 14:20 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode we go back to Australia to talk with Eric and Sandra Billman about the art and science of fostering “Donor Bliss” in cross-cultural fundraising environments. Listen in as they share how they have learned to forge connections between donors, fundraisers, and board members of different generations and backgrounds – all by focusing on a core value that transcends cultural difference: the desire to do good for others.
Episode 09 - Eric and Sandra Billman
May 07, 2021 14:20 - 46 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode we go back to Australia to talk with Eric and Sandra Billman about the art and science of fostering “Donor Bliss” in cross-cultural fundraising environments. Listen in as they share how they have learned to forge connections between donors, fundraisers, and board members of different generations and backgrounds – all by focusing on a core value that transcends cultural difference: the desire to do good for others.
08 | Ray Li
April 12, 2021 22:04 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBAdvancement services professionals are familiar with the best practices that support fundraising within the context of their own communities. But how many of these best practices would still apply while working with different cultures? In this episode, Ray Li shares tips and tricks on how to conduct a successful international fundraising and alumni relations program like the one he developed for the University of Washington. One of the keys to his success? Approaching international developme...
Episode 08 - Ray Li
April 12, 2021 22:04 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBAdvancement services professionals are familiar with the best practices that support fundraising within the context of their own communities. But how many of these best practices would still apply while working with different cultures? In this episode, Ray Li shares tips and tricks on how to conduct a successful international fundraising and alumni relations program like the one he developed for the University of Washington. One of the keys to his success? Approaching international developme...
Episode 07 - A COVID Retrospective
March 09, 2021 18:49 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThis month marks a significant milestone: a full year of advancement services professionals managing fundraising operations during a global pandemic. Join us for this retrospective episode which features a collection of insights from thought leaders – some you’ve already heard from and some you’ll hear more from in upcoming episodes. Listen to John Taylor, Cassie Hunt, Ray Li, Sandra & Eric Billman, and Jon Thorsen share their thoughts on how to manage gift, donor, and staff administration w...
Episode 07: A COVID Retrospective
March 09, 2021 18:49 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThis month marks a significant milestone: a full year of advancement services professionals managing fundraising operations during a global pandemic. Join us for this retrospective episode which features a collection of insights from thought leaders – some you’ve already heard from and some you’ll hear more from in upcoming episodes. Listen to John Taylor, Cassie Hunt, Ray Li, Sandra & Eric Billman, and Jon Thorsen share their thoughts on how to manage gift, donor, and staff administration w...
07 | A COVID Retrospective
March 09, 2021 18:49 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBThis month marks a significant milestone: a full year of advancement services professionals managing fundraising operations during a global pandemic. Join us for this retrospective episode which features a collection of insights from thought leaders – some you’ve already heard from and some you’ll hear more from in upcoming episodes. Listen to John Taylor, Cassie Hunt, Ray Li, Sandra & Eric Billman, and Jon Thorsen share their thoughts on how to manage gift, donor, and staff administration w...
06 | Cassie Hunt
February 04, 2021 19:46 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBLooking for ways to use advancement services expertise to strengthen relations with colleagues across your organization? Seeking strategies to foster mutual understanding about data best practice across divisions? Join Cassie Hunt, Executive Director of Advancement Operations at Washington and Lee University, as she talks about how to craft conversations about data that nurture relationships with front line fundraisers. Also, she will share tips for how to build flexible solutions that can r...
Episode 06 - Cassie Hunt
February 04, 2021 19:46 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBLooking for ways to use advancement services expertise to strengthen relations with colleagues across your organization? Seeking strategies to foster mutual understanding about data best practice across divisions? Join Cassie Hunt, Executive Director of Advancement Operations at Washington and Lee University, as she talks about how to craft conversations about data that nurture relationships with front line fundraisers. Also, she will share tips for how to build flexible solutions that can r...
Episode 05 - Jon Thorsen
January 07, 2021 19:05 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMeet Jon Thorsen and hear about his accidental career in Advancement Services. Jon will share some of his history, his participation in professional organizations, and some advice on tackling new challenges.
05 | Jon Thorsen
January 07, 2021 19:05 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBMeet Jon Thorsen and hear about his accidental career in Advancement Services. Jon will share some of his history, his participation in professional organizations, and some advice on tackling new challenges.
04 | Josh LaBorde
December 01, 2020 15:23 - 37 minutes - 31.2 MBJosh LaBorde, Director of Philanthropy Operations at Sutter Health and member of AHP’s Healthcare Philanthropy Standards Council, joins us for a fascinating discussion about the unique challenges and strategies for managing information in support of healthcare fundraising. Josh shares his experiences, insights and strategies for centralizing fundraising operations, fundraising for a healthcare system with many diverse entities under its umbrella, and managing data privacy and grateful patie...
Episode 04 - Josh LaBorde
December 01, 2020 15:23 - 37 minutes - 31.2 MBJosh LaBorde, Director of Philanthropy Operations at Sutter Health and member of AHP’s Healthcare Philanthropy Standards Council, joins us for a fascinating discussion about the unique challenges and strategies for managing information in support of healthcare fundraising. Josh shares his experiences, insights and strategies for centralizing fundraising operations, fundraising for a healthcare system with many diverse entities under its umbrella, and managing data privacy and grateful patie...
Episode 03 – Gretchen Dobson
November 18, 2020 22:56 - 46 minutes - 29.8 MBWant to hear more about cultivating sustained engagement? Jianell Present has an in depth interview with guest Gretchen Dobson, a global engagement specialist and 20 year veteran to the advancement services industry. Gretchen takes us through her storied history of starting out, adapting to changing times and what it’s like to work with different philanthropic institutions around the world.
03 | Gretchen Dobson
November 18, 2020 22:56 - 46 minutes - 29.8 MBWant to hear more about cultivating sustained engagement? Jianell Present has an in depth interview with guest Gretchen Dobson, a global engagement specialist and 20 year veteran to the advancement services industry. Gretchen takes us through her storied history of starting out, adapting to changing times and what it’s like to work with different philanthropic institutions around the world.
Episode 02 – Dr. Wayne Combs
October 21, 2020 19:43 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBLooking for practical advice on how to have a fulfilling mentorship with another advancement services professional? Tune in to our latest aasp podcast to hear host Jianell Present and special guest Dr. Wayne Combs discuss what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to nurture mentor/mentee relationships in order to get the most out of this horizon-broadening experience.
02 | Dr. Wayne Combs
October 21, 2020 19:43 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBLooking for practical advice on how to have a fulfilling mentorship with another advancement services professional? Tune in to our latest aasp podcast to hear host Jianell Present and special guest Dr. Wayne Combs discuss what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to nurture mentor/mentee relationships in order to get the most out of this horizon-broadening experience.
01 | Dr. Mark Walcott
October 21, 2020 19:33 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin us as we deep dive into the question “Which came first? The data or the decision?” with Mark Walcott, Executive Director of Advancement Systems at University of Houston.
Episode 01 – Dr. Mark Walcott
October 21, 2020 19:33 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin us as we deep dive into the question “Which came first? The data or the decision?” with Mark Walcott, Executive Director of Advancement Systems at University of Houston.
Episode 01 – Mark Walcott
October 21, 2020 19:33 - 33 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin us as we deep dive into the question “Which came first? The data or the decision?” with Mark Walcott, Executive Director of Advancement Systems at University of Houston.