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Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Ryan Marshall - Episode 13Mastering Fundraising Podcast: Capital Campaigns with Ryan Marshall, Assistant Vice President for Development at Atrium Health Foundation
In this episode of Mastering Fundraising, Chris Looney sits down with Ryan Marshall to explore one of the most important and misunderstood areas of fundraising: capital campaigns. Ryan brings more than a decade of hands-on campaign experience, from national consulting work to leading major philanthropic initiatives within Atrium Health, one of the most dynamic healthcare systems in the country.
This conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to prepare for a successful campaign long before...
2025-12-0557 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Victor Martin - Episode 12Integrating Storytelling, Marketing, and Philanthropy with Victor Martin – University of Puget Sound
How do you build a communications strategy that inspires generosity and strengthens donor relationships?
In this episode of Mastering Fundraising, host Chris Looney sits down with Victor Martin, Vice President for University Relations at the University of Puget Sound, to explore how his team has successfully integrated a centralized marketing and communications function within the advancement office.
Together, they discuss how storytelling, brand, and philanthropy intersect — and how aligning these disciplines can elevate fundraising results, enhance donor stewardship, and deepen community enga...
2025-11-1958 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with John Scola - Episode 11A huge thank you to John Scola for joining me on the Mastering Fundraising podcast for a powerful and timely conversation on Ethical Fundraising — a topic that sits at the very heart of our profession. As Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Ethics Committee and a respected leader with decades of advancement experience, John shared deep insights into what it really means to uphold integrity while navigating the complex realities of philanthropy today. 💡 Key Takeaways from our conversation: ✅ Why defining and living out your ethical framework matters more than ever ✅ How to navigate gray areas when donor intent an...
2025-11-1346 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Keegan Bell - Episode 10A huge thank you to Keegan M. Bell, CFRE, Executive Vice President at the Irvine Public Schools Foundation, for joining me on Episode 10 of the Mastering Fundraising podcast.
Keegan shared powerful insights on how to create layered donor relationships—connections that go beyond a single point of contact to involve development staff, executive leaders, and program teams. His approach reframes donor cultivation as a shared organizational responsibility and a reflection of leadership, not just fundraising.
A few takeaways that really stood out:
Donors should experience at least three types of relationships within an or...
2025-10-1451 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Brian Hervey - Episode 9🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 We’re thrilled to share the latest episode of the Mastering Fundraising Podcast, featuring an incredible conversation with Brian Hervey, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Relations at UC Irvine. Brian is a nationally recognized fundraising leader who guided UC Irvine through its historic $2 billion capital campaign—the largest in the university’s history. That effort didn’t just break records, it transformed the campus and expanded its impact on the region. 🎙 Why should you tune in? -Because this conversation offers a masterclass in: -Designing and executing a multi-billion-dollar campaign -Aligning philanthropy with institutional vision and strategy -Cul...
2025-09-221h 10
Lead for GoodLead for Good: A Conversation with Michael Eicher - Episode 14Today on the Lead for Good Podcast, we welcome Michael Eicher, a nationally recognized leader in higher education advancement. Mike currently serves as Senior Vice President for Advancement and President of The Ohio State University Foundation, where he leads one of the most ambitious and successful fundraising operations in the country. With a career spanning multiple top-tier institutions, including the University of Alabama at Birmingham and UCLA, Mike has consistently guided organizations to new heights in philanthropy, alumni engagement, and strategic vision. His leadership at Ohio State has helped shape transformative initiatives that fuel innovation, expand access, and strengthen...
2025-09-1951 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Kenya Beckman - Episode 8Today on the Mastering Fundraising Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Kenya Beckmann, a respected leader in healthcare and higher education philanthropy and a key executive at Providence in California, one of the nation's largest health systems. Kenya brings extensive experience navigating the complexities of large, multi-entity fundraising environments. In this episode, we explore the shared support model—a strategic approach to fundraising that coordinates infrastructure and services across multiple foundations or agencies within a broader system. Kenya will share insights, lessons learned, and best practices that can help any fundraiser working in a federated or multi-unit setting. Whether you're su...
2025-09-0954 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Jim Boyle - Episode 7Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Today on the Mastering Fundraising Podcast, we’re joined by Jim Boyle, who serves as the chief fundraiser on staff with the Charles Darwin Foundation based in the Galápagos Islands. Jim is working on one of the most ambitious and inspiring fundraising campaigns in the world to restore ecological balance to islands that are home to some of the planet’s mos...
2025-08-2653 min
The Nonprofit EdgeThe Nonprofit Edge: A Conversation with Jeff Kliewer - Episode 3Welcome to The Nonprofit Edge: A Podcast to Promote Purpose in Practice. Each week The Nonprofit Edge features an extraordinary individual that provides valuable and impactful services, helping to transform the capabilities of their nonprofit clients. Join us as we explore a variety of topics, all vital to the success of nonprofit organizations. Learn and grow from the experience and expertise of our featured guests. Today on The Nonprofit Edge Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Kliewer, founder of Viewspark—a platform helping nonprofits engage with their donors and supporters in more meaningful, personalized, and lasting ways. Jeff brings year...
2025-08-2250 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Duane Rohrbacher - Episode 6Today on the Mastering Fundraising Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Duane Rohrbacher, Executive Director of Development at UC Irvine. With extensive experience leading development operations in a major research university setting, Duane has been at the forefront of integrating innovative technologies — including artificial intelligence — to streamline fundraising processes, enhance donor engagement, and drive philanthropic impact. In this conversation, we’ll dive into how AI is transforming fundraising operations, what fundraisers need to know to leverage AI effectively, and the practical steps to adopt AI tools without losing the personal touch that makes philanthropy meaningful.
2025-08-141h 03
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Dr. Sheryl A. Bourgeois - Episode 5Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Today on Mastering Fundraising, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Sheryl A. Bourgeois, President and CEO of the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation in Santa Monica, California. Since her appointment in May 2023, Dr. Bourgeois has led the Foundation through its 50th anniversary year and surpassed its ambitious 2024 fundraising goal, raising more than $41 million to advance cutting‑edge medical care, research, and patient serv...
2025-07-121h 06
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Dyan Sublett - Episode 4Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Episode 4 is a conversation with Dyan Sublett, an extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares about all the things she wished she knew as a fundraiser when she got her start in nonprofit leadership. She calls these the lessons learned from a fundraiser who followed her heart. Specifically, the audience will learn about the following concepts: The power of Yes; The...
2025-06-2338 min
The Nonprofit EdgeThe Nonprofit Edge: A Conversation with Nathan Chappell - Episode 2Welcome to The Nonprofit Edge: A Podcast to Promote Purpose in Practice. Each week The Nonprofit Edge features an extraordinary individual that provides valuable and impactful services, helping to transform the capabilities of their nonprofit clients. Join us as we explore a variety of topics, all vital to the success of nonprofit organizations. Learn and grow from the experience and expertise of our featured guests. This week The Nonprofit Edge features Nathan Chappell, a leading expert in AI and philanthropy, for a discussion about how AI can help nonprofit leaders achieve greater heights in their leadership. Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership...
2025-06-2041 min
The Nonprofit EdgeThe Nonprofit Edge: A Conversation with Sarah Agee - Episode 1Welcome to The Nonprofit Edge: A Podcast to Promote Purpose in Practice. Each week The Nonprofit Edge features an extraordinary individual that provides valuable and impactful services, helping to transform the capabilities of their nonprofit clients. Join us as we explore a variety of topics, all vital to the success of nonprofit organizations. Learn and grow from the experience and expertise of our featured guests. This week The Nonprofit Edge features Sarah Agee, President of Sterling Search, Inc. The discussion provides an overview of the top 10 best practices for Nonprofit Executive Search. Whether you choose to work with an...
2025-06-1947 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with John O'Gorman - Episode 3Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Episode 3 is a conversation with John O'Gorman, an extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares tips and guidance around donor engagement over an extended period of time. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser. #fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser
2025-05-1638 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Bill Littlejohn - Episode 2Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels.
Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers.
Episode 1 is a conversation with Bill Littlejohn, a truly extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares tips and guidance on fundraising fundamentals like acquisition, retention, and growing giving levels. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser.
#fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser
2025-03-2848 min
Mastering FundraisingMastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Claudia Looney - Episode 1Mastering Fundraising is a show for nonprofit leaders of all titles and all experience levels. Mastering Fundraising endeavors to cover the most important fundraising topics with the goal of helping the audience reach their full potential as fundraisers. Episode 1 is a conversation with Claudia Looney, a truly extraordinary fundraiser and development professional, who shares tips and guidance on engaging board members successfully in the fundraising process. Mastering Fundraising is a collaboration between Fulcrum Nonprofit Leadership and The Five Tool Fundraiser. #fundraising #masteringfundraising #development @advancement #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitleader #nonprofitleadership #nonprofits @FulcrumNonprofitLeadership @The5ToolFundraiser
2025-03-0138 min