EPISODE · Feb 23, 2023 · 57 MIN
144: Jonah Nigh, The New School
from RAISE Podcast
Jonah Nigh joined The New School in September 2021 as Senior Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement. In this role, Jonah leads The New School’s strategic fundraising, institutional advancement, alumni engagement, corporate, and foundation relations. He came to The New School from the Jewish Museum, where he served as the Director of Major Gifts, Senior Director of Individual Giving, and Acting Deputy Director of Development before being appointed Chief Development Officer. Other development roles included positions at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Columbia University, Opera America, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.A classically trained singer, he earned his undergraduate degree at Lawrence University and a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory. Performance credits include roles at the Aspen Music Festival, Boston Lyric Opera, Dorian Opera Theatre, Opera Boston, and on TV and film. In 2021, he and his husband were semi-finalists on NBC/Peacock's Baking It, a new baking competition produced by Amy Poehler and hosted by SNL alums Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg.A frequent public speaker, he has served in a variety of roles for NBC, Peacock TV, ABC, WNYC, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC Pride March, Asian Leadership Collective, Association of Fundraising Professionals, The Aspen Leadership Group, Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design, Development Debrief and DonorScape podcasts, Con Edison Musicians’ Residency Program, Columbia Business School, Florida State University, Lawrence University, Museum of the City of New York, The Jewish Museum, The New School, Phi Sigma Pi National Convention, among other organizations. In 2019, he was appointed to Bronx Community Board Four by former Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and served on its executive and economic development committees. He currently serves on the boards of The Association of Fundraising Professionals (NYC Chapter) and Grapevine.When he's not fundraising, he's usually baking or running. He and his husband currently reside in the Bronx.Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter: @nighjonahFacebook: @Jonah Nigh
What this episode covers
On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent chats with Jonah Nigh, Senior Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement at The New School. Brent and Jonah cover a lot of a ground on this episode, including the nuances of international fundraising; the relationship between musical performance and fundraising; the difference between performance and results; the lack of diversity in advancement; what fundraisers can learn from journalists; and why Jonah is NOT an institutionalist. Also on the docket during the convo: Jonah's plans A, B, and (very important but often overlooked) C going into every prospect meeting. The Jonah Nigh 17-point Outreach Plan. His semi-finalist debut on NBC/Peacock's Baking It. Insights on his board membership at AFP and Grapevine.
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