Futures in Fundraising

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From Volunteer to Full-Time Development Director with Natasha Lebowitz Jan 09, 2018

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One school, one mission, one campus. That vision inspired Natasha Lebowitz to accept a position on the board for the Atlanta Jewish Academy. But what started as a volunteer position moved into full-time dedication as Natasha became Development Director for the school. In this podcast, she and Alexander Haas CEO, David King talk about that transition, how Natasha’s mentor inspired her to reach for more in the fundraising field and share tips for others looking to develop their career.

Follow Your Passion, Select the Right Clients with James Hackney Dec 12, 2017

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James Hackney joins Alexander Haas President and CEO, David King to share how he followed his passion and became Senior Director of Development for Yale Divinity School in the spring of 2014. Currently leading the School’s efforts to raise $200,000,000 and meet 100% of student financial aid need by 2022, James details how previously being a consultant at Alexander Haas prepared him for the journey.

48 Nonprofits, 48 Websites, 48 Hours with Adam Walker Nov 14, 2017

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Nonprofits focus where they should… helping others. Thus, 48in48 Founder, Adam Walker set out with the goal of helping nonprofits. Traveling to different cities, Adam, his team and volunteers help create 48 websites for 48 local nonprofits in 48 hours - helping these organizations spread the word about what they do and giving them the ability to accept donations online. Now, isn’t that worth an all nighter?

Changing Lives with Every Charge with Stephen Garten Sep 26, 2017

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"What if there was a way I could give back with every swipe?" That’s the question Stephen Garten asked himself one day while trying to decide which piece of “junk” to spend his credit card points on. Inspired by his philanthropic father and the changing industry, Stephen created Charity Charge, a credit card that allows users to donate 1% cash back on everyday purchases to a cause of their choice. In this episode of Futures in Fundraising, Stephen shares how the card works and what’s in store for the future of giving.

Tips for Advancing Your Career in Philanthropy Sep 05, 2017

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The world needs more philanthropy. If you are just starting out in fundraising, want to get into fundraising, or are a veteran development officer - you are greatly needed.

This month, Ron Schiller, Founding Partner of the Aspen Leadership Group, joins us to share tips for advancing your career in development. In this episode, Ron explains how the transferable skills from his background in the arts set him up for success in fundraising - and how you can direct your career in fundraising to achieve your goals.

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Ed Hohlbein, Metrics for an Effective Database Aug 08, 2017

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Ed Hohlbein, Chief Everything Officer at Generate, INC Aug 02, 2017

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David King, President & CEO of Alexander Haas Shares Results of Giving USA 2017 Jul 12, 2017

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Phillip Stone, Former President of Sweet Briar College Jun 06, 2017

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Judy Anderson, Project Director at Alexander Haas May 02, 2017

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