Charting a new course for advancement with Jim Broschart

What does it really take to step into a new advancement role and chart a new course in year one? This week on the show, Ryan and Chris Marshall chat with Jim Broschart, Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at the University of Louisville, to reflect on the realities of leading through transition. Jim shares what he saw in his first year at Louisville and how he assessed the health of the advancement operation. Our conversation explores how leaders decide what to change, what to preserve, and what it means to rethink the donor pipeline and engagement strategy in a new institutional context. We’ll discuss the challenges of aligning teams, breaking down silos, and introducing cultural shifts that support long-term growth. He reflects on lessons learned in his first year and what’s next as Louisville continues to evolve its approach to philanthropy and alumni engagement. This episode of Alumless is made possible by our season sponsors Protopia, AlumnIQ, Givzey, and Richmond Associates.