Episode 35 - The Joy of Fundraising - My Own Take on Why I Love this Career

Episode 35 - The Joy of Fundraising - My Own Take on Why I Love this Career

This week on The Philanthropy Podcast, I take some time to talk about where I find joy in the work of fundraising. I answer some of the questions I’ve asked guests on the show and hopefully encourage you to take some time to reflect on where you find joy in your work, especially around the close of many organizations’ fiscal years when we know that things can be quite hectic and challenging.

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Last Episode of 2017, Thank You for Listening and 2018 Preview!

Last Episode of 2017, Thank You for Listening and 2018 Preview!

In the last episode of 2017 I want to stop to say thank you for listening! The first year of producing this podcast for you has been incredibly rewarding and I want to stop to express my gratitude for that and a number of other great things that happened during this year. I hope you enjoy a few insights into me as a person and enjoy a few topic previews for 2018.

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Episode 20 - New Fundraising Ideas, Upcoming Conferences, Social Ventures, And Show Updates

Episode 20 - New Fundraising Ideas, Upcoming Conferences, Social Ventures, And Show Updates

This week on The Philanthropy Podcast we discuss new and successful ideas in philanthropy, an upcoming conference with the Data and Marketing Association's Nonprofit Federation that I'll be attending, social ventures that I plan to have on the show in the near future, and an update on the state of The Philanthropy Podcast as of this, our 20th episode, including a request for you to complete some polls I hope I can use to improve the show. 

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Episode 3 - Interview with Katy Hall - Newberry Library

Episode 3 - Interview with Katy Hall - Newberry Library

In this episode we have an interview with Katy (Hall) Orenchuk, Vice President of Development at the Newberry Library, Chicago's independent research library.  This is the first of a set of interviews which will cover not only perspectives on work in philanthropy, but specifically the question of where do you find joy in your work and joy in making an ask.

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