Alumless

Alumni engagement with a career twist with Sallie Sistare

On this episode of Alumless, we're featuring special guest Sallie Sistare, Executive Director for Alumni and Family Engagement at Denison University. We chat with Sallie about the school's unique value proposition and how they've worked to develop and strengthen approaches to providing students and alumni involvement opportunities in the career space.We also chat with Sallie about her 20-year alumni engagement career and some of the lessons learned along the way. Join us for these topics and more on the next edition of Alumless.Thanks to Protopia for sponsoring the show! Denison is a Protopia partner, and we asked Sallie for details on what they've done in their first year that's resulted in such success. Visit protopia.co/alumless for details and to schedule a demo.

Digital advancement explored with Andrew Gossen

This episode of Alumless we're featuring special guest Andrew Gossen, Executive Director for Communications, Marketing, and Participation in the Office of Alumni Affairs & Development at Cornell University. We discuss with Andrew how digital advancement strategies have evolved over the last decade and the essential techniques, tools, and tactics for today's high-performing advancement shop.We also take a deep dive with Andrew on social media, email marketing, and what makes great content. Join us for this discussion and more!If you still need to check out Protopia's AI-powered technology for scaling digital engagement and activating volunteers, you're missing out! Visit protopia.co/alumless for details and to arrange a demo.

Organizational effectiveness in advancement with Sue Ballard

On the next Alumless, we're going to tackle organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent management with special guest Sue Ballard from Rensselaer Polytechnic University (RPI). We've got a great conversation planned for listeners, where we'll discuss the nuances of ensuring our advancement organizations are high-performing. 
We'll discuss with Sue where things are situated in the hunt for hiring and retaining the best fundraisers and engagement pros in the business. Join us for these topics and more on the next Alumless. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Protopia, for supporting Alumless. Visit protopia.co/alumless to learn more about their unique AI-powered technology that makes scaling engagement simple and accessible.

Constituent-centered alumni engagement with Nicole Kempton

This week, our special guest on Alumless is our colleague Nicole Kempton. Nicole joined CMAC in November as Vice President and Senior Consultant. We chat with Nicole about her experiences working for her alma mater, Duke University, as the Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Alumni Affairs and development. During the show, we focus on the idea of becoming more constituent-centered, what it means, and what the characteristics of organizations doing it well are.We also ask Nicole about her global travels. Nicole is based in the U.K., just outside of London, after a recent move from South Korea. If you still haven't checked out Protopia, you're missing out! We've partnered with Protopia because they have the most innovative technology in our space. Visit protopia.co/alumless.

Planning for the future of advancement with Cheryl Harrelson

On this edition of Alumless, we're featuring special guest Cheryl Harrelson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni, Annual Giving, & Pipeline Development. We asked Cheryl about her remarkable tenure at UCSD, leading a unique combined engagement model that includes career services. We also chat with Cheryl about what she thinks about the transition to Vice President of University Advancement at Georgia State University beginning May 1.We spend time with Cheryl on DEIB and why the "B" for belonging has been a north star while developing accessible engagement programs at UC San Diego.Thanks to Protopia for supporting the show! Visit protopia.co/alumless to learn more about their AI-powered technology.

Philanthropy focused engagement strategies with Sarah Schutt

This week we're chatting with engagement strategist extraordinaire Sarah Schutt, Chief Alumni Officer at the Wisconsin Alumni Association and Foundation. We'll ask Sarah about the challenges of merging two independent organizations that become one. Chris and Ryan will also explore with Sarah what makes leading constituent engagement at the University of Wisconsin unique and how she works to keep programs fresh over time.
 
Here's the recipe for Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies that Sarah mentioned during the show. Also, if you still need to check out Protopia's AI-powered technology designed to scale engagement and activate volunteers, you're missing out! Visit protopia.co/alumless to learn more.

Alumni engagement and spirituality with Laurence Bolotin

Join us for our conversation with special guest Laurence Bolotin, Assistant Vice President for Constituent Engagement at Loyola University Chicago. We discuss with Laurence the opportunities to intertwine faith-based narratives into engagement strategies. Chris and Ryan will explore with Laurence how his prior experiences working with different types of association organizations have informed his approach at Loyola University Chicago.Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Protopia! Check out their unique AI-powered technology for scaling engagement and activating volunteers. Protopia.co/alumless

From alumni association to foundation with J T. Forbes

This week on Alumless, we're excited to feature a conversation with special guest JT Forbes, President and CEO of the Indiana University Foundation. Before taking over the reins at the IUF, JT led the Indiana University Alumni Association as the CEO for almost 12 years. During that time, JT established himself as one of the top leaders in the field. We'll discuss his work at the IUF with JT, whether his philosophy around alumni engagement has changed, and how he's worked to help bring together two separate organizations and create a united approach to philanthropy. We'll discuss these topics and more, including JT's thoughts on how the field has changed over recent years and what we should look for next.Thank you to Protopia for being our presenting sponsor! Visit protopia.co/alumless for more information about Protopia's AI-powered technology designed to scale engagement like never before.