RAISE Podcast

215: Tara Jones, The University of Memphis.

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Tara Jones, senior vice president for advancement at the University of Memphis and president of the University of Memphi

212: Sally Bryant, The Bryant Group

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Sally Bryant, CEO of Bryant Group. Sally shares her journey from growing up in a small farming community in Eastern Was

211: Luigi Amendola, Loyola University Chicago

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Luigi Amendola, Vice President for University Advancement at Loyola University Chicago. Luigi shares his story as a fir

210: Chip Edmonds, Lycoming College

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Chip Edmonds, president of Lycoming College and a longtime advancement and enrollment leader at his alma mater. Chip re

209: Eric Holderness, KSU Foundation

In this episode, Brent welcomes Eric Holderness, Senior Vice President of Development at the Kansas State University Foundation, whose path into advancement began when he

208: Amanda Hopkins, University of Colorado Boulder

In this episode, Brent sits down with Amanda Hopkins, Associate Vice Chancellor for Development at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose journey begins far from the R

207: Matt Bethea, Sam Houston State University

In this episode, Brent sits down with Matt Bethea, Vice President for University Advancement at Sam Houston State University, whose path to fundraising started in an unex

206: Karl Miller Lugo, The University of Texas at San Antonio

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Karl Miller Lugo, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Karl

205: Bill Kavan, ASU Foundation

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Bill Kavan, Vice President of Engagement and Outreach at the Arizona State University Foundation. Bill traces his journ

204: Christina Pina, Miss Porter's School

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Christine Pena, Chief Advancement Officer at Miss Porter’s School. Christine shares how a childhood fascination with Th

201: Marie Schultz, The University of Texas at Arlington

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Marie Schultz, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Texas at Arlington. Marie refle

198: Ashley Budd, Cornell University

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent chats with Ashley Budd, Senior Marketing Director at Cornell University and co-author of Mailed It! Ashley shares her journey

193: Adam Wise, UMass Boston

“Education is the elevator up to a more fulfilling and rewarding life and even a longer and healthier life. But inequitable access to education is a major hurdle, and phi

192: Matthew Ter Molen, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Matthew J. Ter Molen has more than 30 years of expertise in development and fundraising. Prior to joining the RPI team in early 2023, he was the Chief Advancement Officer

191: Mark Antonucci, Rutgers University

At the Rugers University Foundation, Mark Antonucci leads a division comprising alumni engagement, institutional giving and resource development, annual giving and stakeh

190: Derek Dictson, Colorado State University

On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Derek Dictson, Vice President for University Advancement at Colorado State University. Derek shares his inspiring journ

189: Nancy Jackson, KU Endowment

Nancy Jackson was appointed Chief Development Officer at the Kansas University Endowment, where she leads the organization's comprehensive efforts to build relationships

188: Tom Farrell, University of Rochester

Since joining the University of Rochester, Tom Farrell has made significant strides as the Senior Vice President of Advancement, leading initiatives that emphasize empath

187: Jake Heuser, UnityPoint Health.

Since joining UnityPoint Health, Jake Heuser has brought a wealth of experience and innovation to his role as Vice President of System Philanthropy. Jake's career began w

185: Rodger Devine, Pomona College

Roger Divine is the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations at Pomona College, where he is instrumental in leading the digital transformation of the instituti