EPISODE · Oct 6, 2022 · 51 MIN
129: Dan Allenby, Principal & Founder, Annual Giving Network
from RAISE Podcast
Dan Allenby is an internationally recognized expert on annual giving and the Principal and Founder of Annual Giving Network, the world's leading resources for annual giving programs. Through its training, professional development, and recruiting services, AGN is proud to have supported more than 2,500 colleges, universities and independent schools around the world—including over 700 institutions through its membership program.Dan is an active writer, speaker, and consultant, and his book Ideas for Annual Giving offers designs for helping organizations increase their levels of sustainable philanthropic support. During his 25 year career, Dan led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society. He is a CASE Laureate and a recipient of CASE’s prestigious Crystal Apple Award for Teaching Excellence. He also served on the faculty for CASE’s Summer Institute in Educational Fundraising and chaired its Senior Annual Giving Professionals Conference and Annual Giving Workshop for five collective terms.Dan holds a B.A. in History from James Madison University and a M.B.A. from Boston College. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, writing and playing music, and getting away to the beaches on Cape Cod.
What this episode covers
On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent chats with Dan Allenby, Principal and Founder of the Annual Giving Network. Dan reflects on his 25 year journey through the field of annual giving and educational advancement. He talks about growing up in Virginia, his experience as a musician and songwriter (check out Dan’s latest album on https://danallenbymusic.com), and how his father helped shape his thinking about fundraising. He shares stories about his early days running a phonathon, his feelings on technology, and how a rejection letter inspired him to start Annual Giving Network and eventually grow it into the world’s leading resource for annual giving programs. AGN recently published a 2022 Salary Report from more than 2,000 college, university, and independent school advancement professionals. It reveals important compensation trends and other insights about employee interests and satisfaction. Check it out at: https://www.annualgivingnetwork.com/2022/09/15/2022-salary-report/ Report spoiler alert: remote-friendly work environments really matter.
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