All About Supporting Philanthropy

When we look across our association, a full two thirds of us support higher education. That's a healthy percentage, but that also means the other one third of us support other things. Maybe it's health care or the arts or the environment or maybe education, but just not higher education. What do these other shops look like? Are they similar or different from a higher education mission? In this episode, and for everyone's benefit, we wanted to explore some of the uniqueness and challenges of supporting a non-hybrid cause.

Today we are going to talk with a benchmarking guru who creates, and keeps track of, a bunch or simple surveys. And through these surveys, he can pinpoint his position relative to other shops of the same size, and even against shops that they aspire to emulate. Welcome Mark Longo from Caltech.

00:00 Mark Longo 11:23 Accounting and Non-profit on purpose 16:39 Benchmarking 22:54 Not Perfect 29:25 How to Get Started 36:59 The Goal of the Surveys 41:12 Phona-a-thon Demise 43:09 Unique Approach to Advancement Services

As advancement services professionals, we work hard to ensure that our organizations are in alignment with professional best practices. Every day we innovate and adapt to ever-changing conditions and characteristics of fundraising in non-profit operations. That is why aasp developed the aspire awards program. The only member awards program solely dedicated to celebrating the work of advancement services professionals.

Join us as we talk to Terri Clark, Director of Prospect Development from the University of Tennessee Foundation about her team winning the 2021 aasp Aspire Saphire award for the Electronic Gift Agreement Application. She will explain how she built a gift agreement request system based within the University of Tennessee Foundation CRM system, streamlining the process for their frontline fundraisers.

Summit 2023 was a testament to the dedication of our colleagues and friends. It is a multi-day affair that brings like-minded individuals together to share, learn, and celebrate. If you have never attended a Summit, we strongly recommend considering it. This episode is a unique opportunity, capturing candid conversations amid the conference's hustle and bustle.

Join us as we converse with prominent figures from the philanthropic realm, including:

• Teresa Goddard, our respected treasurer within aasp.
• Jessica LaBorde, who presides as the president of aasp.
• Sue from Northwestern, a notable contributor to the field.
• Andy Leeson from Loyola, an influential figure in the sector.
• Taylor Scott from Northwestern, sharing invaluable insights.
• Mark Walcott, our esteemed vice president of aasp
• Korey Janse from the City of Hope, a beacon of hope.
• Craig Kahn from the University of Kentucky, a trailblazer in philanthropic pursuits.
• Mark Longo from Caltech, delving into the mysteries of philanthropy.
• Christian Elsberry from the University of Idaho, an academic luminary.
• Gale Ferris, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, an enduring presence in our philanthropic industry.
• The Jerry Tolson Quartet, harmonizing the elements of our philanthropic journey.

These conversations unveil common themes and shared experiences, reinforcing the idea that we all embarked on our philanthropic odysseys from different starting points. As you listen, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the path to advancement services and the heartwarming stories of triumph.

Join us for this special Summit Snapshot episode, where professionalism and enthusiasm intertwine to shed light on the dynamic world of philanthropy.

Meg Padovani chats all things ChatGPT with Jay Ballinger. They reveal their "ah ha" moments, compare and contrast ChatGPT's strengths and weaknesses, describe how they are using it within Philanthropy today, and they even have a little fun with it.