Alumni Trending Podcast

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Alumni Trending is a podcast that explores the issues that higher education advancement professionals face each day. From episode to episode, you hear the voices of our profession discussing the challenges and opportunities they face and the innovative and creative solutions they deploy. As advancement professionals, we are here to lead a movement, a mobilization of our alumni in service to their alma mater. Listen for ideas. Listen for inspiration. Listen for professional development. Subscribe to Alumni Trending on your favorite podcast app today.

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AT42. Executive Search with Wendy Wilsker of Boyden

Jun 06 2021 35 mins  
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Wendy Wilsker, managing partner, with Boyden, an international executive search firm. Our trend lines include:the current state of executive search;allyship for the Jewish community; and understanding the executive search process.

AT41. Interview with Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose

May 16 2021 21 mins  
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose. Our trend lines include:go beyond living your passion...experience it ;struggles with depression and removing mental health stigma; and understanding career and personal fulfillment. Special rate: Download his new book for .99 cents on AmazonWebsite: http://www.passionwithpurpose.life/ Bi

AT40. When Your Career Lightbulb Flickers with Dr. Yonette Thomas

Mar 28 2021 26 mins  
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Yonette Thomas of Strategic Transitions LLC. Our trend lines include:when your career lightbulb flickers;incorporating all your passions; and the ongoing social justice movement and push for equity in higher education.BioDr. Yonette Felicity Thomas is a globally acknowledged thought leader, urban health champion, and an advocate for v

AT39. Career Transitions, CASE Service and Equity in Advancement with Dale Wright

Mar 14 2021 32 mins  
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dale Wright, Associate Dean of Advancement in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. Our trend lines include:the transition from alumni relations to development and the tough decision to leave your alma mater;preparing young professionals for a career in advancement;helping Deans and academic leaders build thei

AT38. Student Alumni Engagement with Boise State's Lauren Hamilton

Mar 07 2021 23 mins  
On this episode, I talk with Lauren Hamilton, Associate Director of Student and Recent Alumni Programs at Boise State.Trendlines include:the challenge of COVID,Student Engagement, andthe CASE ASAP community.

AT37. Launching Your Campaign During a Pandemic with Shaun Keister (UC-Davis)

Feb 28 2021 30 mins  
This episode's trend lines include:the impact of developing your team;launching a campaign during a pandemic; andand service to CASE.BioShaun Keister became UC Davis’ first vice chancellor for development and alumni relations in 2011 and functions as the campus’s chief development officer, leading a team of over 300, and president of the UC Davis Foundation. In his role as vice

AT36. Engaging Diverse Alumni with Oregon's A. Philanda Moore

Feb 20 2021 38 mins  
On this episode of Alumni Trending, we dive into engaging diverse alumni with the University of Oregon's, A. Philanda Moore. Trend lines include:Aspen Leadership Group Diversity Talent Partnership,importance of data collection and utilization,engaging diverse alumni, anda little bit about HBCU marching bands!BioA. Philanda (A.P.) Moore is the assistant director for alumni engagemen

AT35. Disruption in Alumni Engagement with Missouri's Todd McCubbin

Feb 13 2021 24 mins  
On this episode of Alumni Trending, we talk with Todd McCubbin, Executive Director of the Mizzou Alumni Association. Trendlines include:learnings from Covid-19;building a diversity, equity, and inclusion infrastructure; anddisruption in Alumni Engagement.BioTodd is the Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the Mizzou Alumni Association. As the chi

AT34. The NDSU Integrated Model and the Power of Service to CASE

Feb 06 2021 25 mins  
On this episode, I talk with Sara Wald, Senior Director of Development with the NDSU Foundation:Today's trend lines include:- her career journey,- support of colleagues through COVID -19, - and a little NDSU Bison sports talk.BioSara Wald has worked in higher education advancement for 19 years at North Dakota State University. Passion for keeping alumni and students connected has d

AT33. Digital Engagement Strategy with Finalsite Co-founder Rob DiMartino

Jan 30 2021 36 mins  
What's Up Trendsetters!Today, I talk with Rob DiMartino, Co-founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite:Today's trend lines include:- the entrepreneurial journey,- key elements of an engagement strategy, - UConn sports, and- life and leadership lessons learned from Dee Rowe.BioRob DiMartino, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist at Finalsite, has presented globally on effective use of stra