Data and the Donor: Episode One

Hosted by: Michael Pawlus, Data Scientist, University of Southern California, and Steve Grimes, Director of Development Strategy and Analytics, Jazz at Lincoln Center Guests: Jennifer Vincent, Prospect Development Manager at UNC-Wilmington; Jenn Grasso, Prospect Development Analyst at The Trust for Public Land; Kristin Anderson, Director of Development at The Kabbalah Centre; Pedro Govantes, Senior Director of Development, Tri-State & Eastern Pennsylvania Region at University of Michigan Data and the Donor is a monthly podcast where we use the results of academic studies to discuss various fundraising topics. This month’s episode we discuss "Lost in Translation: A Sociological Study of the Role of Fundraisers in Mediating Gift Giving in Non-profit Organizations" and "Both Selfishness and Selflessness Start With the Self: How Wealth Shapes Responses to Charitable Appeals." We utilized these articles to discuss what it means to leverage the donor’s identity for fundraising and the general implications of that strategy. We want your thoughts, comments, and feedback on the episode! Feel free to share them at [email protected].