Alumless

Alumless

Hosted by: Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting

Alumless is a bi-weekly talk show produced by Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting. In each episode, host and Vice President Ryan Catherwood and CMAC Founder and CEO Chris Marshall discuss the latest issues facing...

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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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Maximizing an Investment in Alumni Engagement with Samantha Gordon

What happens when a university decides to go all-in on alumni engagement? In this episode of Alumless, we’re kicking off our 4th season with a great guest. Chris and Ryan are joined by Sam Gordon, Executive Director...
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BONUS: Introducing Alumless Takes with Max Leisten

In this premiere episode of our new series, Alumless Takes, Ryan and Max Leisten discuss the evolving landscape of digital engagement, particularly in the context of alumni and donor relations. They explore the...
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Summer Replay: Advancement at a start up university with Cheng Feng

We're pleased to share with you this final "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless this Friday! Not all universities are built on centuries of alumni tradition. In...
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Summer Replay: Trials & Errors in Alumni Engagement with Hannah Fox & Marie-Rose Delauzun

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless this Friday! For this episode, Ryan and Nicole are joined by Hannah Fox,...
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Summer Replay: Building advancement in challenging political climates with Serge Sych

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless on August 29th! On this episode, hosts Nicole and Ryan sit down with Dr....
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