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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Episode 4 - Interview with John Chandler, St. Ignatius College Prep, The Joy of Making an Ask

Episode 4 - Interview with John Chandler, St. Ignatius College Prep, The Joy of Making an Ask

John touches on a number of topics, but I think the thread to listen for is the idea of a man who has found his vocation as he'll put in his own words. John goes into ideas around retention of employees, the joy of gifting, educating board members, and you'll also hear him express an idea about involving people beyond alumni and families which I think has been vital to his success. Finally, John is a man of incredible faith and listening to how his beliefs motivate him is a good reminder to all of us to find a cause in line with our own beliefs.

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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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