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Building community through traditions with Elise Betz
For two decades, Penn Traditions has been shaping the way students at the University of Pennsylvania learn about philanthropy and discover what it means to be part of a community that lasts long after graduation.
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Alumless Takes on Volunteer Engagement with Andrea Devine
In this week's episode of Alumless Takes, Ryan chats with Andrea Devine, Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement at the University of Virginia.They share reflections and advice on how to create meaningful alumni...
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Alumni engagement in the attention economy with Josh Harraman
How do you hold the attention of alumni and donors in a world that never stops scrolling?
In this episode of Alumless, Ryan and Chris talk with Josh Harraman, Director of Constituent Experiences – Strategy at The Ohio...
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Alumless Takes on Alumni Career Services with Pat Fligge
In this episode, Ryan interviews Pat Fligge, the Director of Alumni Career Engagement at Temple University. They discuss the current hot topics in alumni career services, focusing on the impact of AI and the...
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Leading advancement as an interim with Dale Wright
Can an interim advancement leader make lasting change, or are they just keeping the lights on?
In this episode of Alumless, Chris sits down with Dale Wright, Interim Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice...
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BONUS: Alumless Takes with Kira Mudd
In this engaging conversation, Ryan interviews Kira Mudd, the Director of Alumni Engagement at the University of Rhode Island (URI) Foundation. They discuss the evolution and significance of homecoming at URI,...
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Managing versus leading in advancement with Scott Greenwood
What’s the difference between leading and managing — and why does it matter so much in advancement?
In this episode of Alumless, Ryan and Chris are joined by colleague Scott Greenwood, Vice President at CMAC and...
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BONUS: Alumless Takes with Craig Swinyard
In this episode, Ryan interviews Craig Swinyard, the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement at Oregon Health and Science University Foundation. They discuss a recent $2 billion donation from Phil and Penny...
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Navigating university eras and alumni engagement with Chris Grugan
Every institution goes through distinct eras marked by changes in leadership, campus growth, athletic transitions, and evolving academic priorities. But how do these shifts shape the way alumni see their alma mater...
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BONUS: Alumless Takes with Kelly Holdcraft
In this bonus Alumless Takes episode, Ryan speaks with Kelly Holdcraft, the Executive Director of Alumni Success at William & Mary.
They discuss the evolution of alumni engagement into a two-way investment in...
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Aligning advancement and college engagement with Elizabeth Bass
Apologies for the late posting of this episode! We had some technical difficulties but are glad to finally get this out to you all.
What happens when a university shifts from a decentralized to a centralized model of...
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BONUS: Alumless Takes with Jillian Cole
In this bonus Alumless Takes episode, Ryan interviews Jillian Cole, the Chief of Staff of University Advancement at Colgate University. They discuss Jill's career journey, the importance of alumni engagement, and the...
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