All About Supporting Philanthropy

Episodes

1. 16

   40 | Tuesday Mooney

   What happens when a prospect researcher writes a mystery novel — and makes the main character one of us? In this special episode, we dive into Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia, a delightful thriller whose protagonist works in Prospect Research. Then we go straight to the source…

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   Mar 10, 2026

   28m
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   39 | Use Your Data Creatively

   We collect a lot of data about our donors and constituents. And we put that data to good use in crafting our messages and appeals and our stewardship. We focus on this data so much that we have a hard time seeing past it. A hard time seeing the forest for the trees. Today we have a conversation...

   Jan 20, 2026

   35m
3. 14

   38 | Let Technology Happen

   Listen in on our aasp Technology Committe as we celebrate a recent accomplishiment in one of our shops. The conversation provides insight into how technology teams work, what excites us, and what motivates us. While your technology team members all took different paths to your foundation, we all...

   Apr 30, 2025

   54m
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   37 | Ethical AI Use in Fundraising

   Today we are joined by Nathan Chappell, co-founder of Fundraising.AI, to explore the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in philanthropic fundraising. As AI continues to revolutionize industries across the globe, its role in fundraising is becoming increasingly significant—but...

   Apr 8, 2025

   27m
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   36 | Ways AI Affects Fundraising

   Today, we're diving into a topic that's reshaping the world of giving—how artificial intelligence is transforming philanthropic fundraising. Our guest today is Ashutosh Nandeshwar, an expert in technology and social impact. Ashutosh has worked at the cutting edge of AI development and is…

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   Mar 18, 2025

   33m
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   35 | Summit Anticipation

   The podcast team of Meg Padovani, Jianell Present, Ian McVey, and Jay Ballinger talk about the anticipation and excitement of this year's aasp annual conference - Summit. aasp : https://advserv.org 2024 aasp Summit : https://as.memberclicks.net episodes : https://advserv.libsyn.com/

   Nov 1, 2024

   30m
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   34 | Book Report : Philanthropy Revolution

   Philanthropy Revolution - written by Lisa Greer and Larissa Kostoff - produces a polarizing reaction to its central theme of how Fundraisers and Development Officers miss the mark when asking for donations. Meg Padovani offers her views on this book and invites you to weigh in on the discussion....

   Jul 10, 2024

   14m
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   33 | Data Driven Book Report

   In doing research on the data-driven business approach, Jay highlights two books he read along the way. This book report episode has insights and descriptions on two books related to being a Data Driven enterprise and how they can help you understand a data-driven culture and how nonprofits can...

   Jun 18, 2024

   8m
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   32 | Kate Nimety

   In today's episode Jianell talks with Kate Nimety of the Zuri Group. Kate shares insights on the evolution of advancement services, the future of fund management, the importance of scalable solutions, and a horror story about a CRM change. aasp - The Association of Advancement Services...

   May 29, 2024

   30m
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    31 | DEI in Advancement Services

    The many components of our identities connect to form a unique human experience that is examined and explored further in "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Advancement Services – Best Practices for Today's Success." Join aasp for a book report and contributing author conversation on this free...

    May 7, 2024

    42m
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    30 | Aspire Awards - Tell Your Story

    Celebrating Our Wins through the Annual Aspire Awards Fellow Advancement Service professionals share their perspectives and experiences with the annual Aspire Awards, designed to recognize colleagues for their accomplishments. Become inspired and get ready to document your achievements after...

    Apr 16, 2024

    47m
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    29 | Fundminer

    Chelsea Lamego and Alejandro Stevenson-Duran, co-founders of Fundminer, discuss their journey in building their company and the challenges they aim to solve in the fundraising and advancement services industry. They share how they met and started working together, the development of their…

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    Mar 28, 2024

    29m
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    28 | Dr. Becky Frantz

    Dr. Becky Frantz is the Executive Director of Customer Service for Development and Alumni Relations at the University of California at Davis. She shares her journey in philanthropy and involvement with the Association of Advancement Services Professionals (aasp). She emphasizes the benefits of...

    Mar 5, 2024

    44m
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    27 | Book Report : Data Science for Fundraising

    Data Science for Fundraising by Ashutosh Nandeshwar and Rodger Devine is a comprehensive book that covers topics such as learning R, predictive analytics, and data visualization. The book provides step-by-step instructions and guidance on implementing these concepts. It is written in a casual and...

    Feb 14, 2024

    10m
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    26 | Book Report : The Little Book of Gold

    Summary In this podcast episode, Meg Padovani discusses the book 'The Little Book of Gold: Fundraising for Small and Very Small Nonprofits' by Eric Hanberg. She highlights the approachability and value of the book, emphasizing its relevance for both small and large organizations. Meg explores the...

    Jan 23, 2024

    8m
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    25 | Mark DeFelippis

    Staying Connected with Mark DeFelippis A leader in the Advancement Services industry, Mark DeFelippis shares familiar career comforts within his professional journey, starting with falling in to a position and finding a home. This personal perspective is a story of evolution and engagement,...

    Dec 19, 2023

    40m
17. 24 | CRM Technology Ecosystems with Jeffrey Wat

    Your Donor Management System is just part of your technology ecosystem. Considering the many official and unofficial downstream and bolt-on solutions, managing your CRM, or changing your CRM, requires planning and many conversations. Listen as Jeffrey Wat dicusses technology ecosystems and...

    Nov 28, 2023

    35m
18. 23 | Mark Longo

    Today we are going to talk with a benchmarking guru who creates, and keeps track of, a bunch or simple surveys. And through these surveys, he can pinpoint his position relative to other shops of the same size, and even against shops that they aspire to emulate. Welcome Mark Longo from Caltech....

    Nov 8, 2023

    48m
19. 22 | Summit 2023 Snapshot

    Summit 2023 was a testament to the dedication of our colleagues and friends. It is a multi-day affair that brings like-minded individuals together to share, learn, and celebrate. If you have never attended a Summit, we strongly recommend considering it. This episode is a unique opportunity,...

    Oct 17, 2023

    41m
20. 21 | ChatGPT

    Meg Padovani chats all things ChatGPT with Jay Ballinger. They reveal their "ah ha" moments, compare and contrast ChatGPT's strengths and weaknesses, describe how they are using it within Philanthropy today, and they even have a little fun with it.

    Sep 26, 2023

    40m
21. 20 | Alumni Engagement with Dr. Jay Le Roux Dillon

    Step into the world of alumni engagement like never before with the remarkable insights of Dr. Jay Le Roux Dillon. In this captivating episode, dive into the depths of alumni relationships as Dr. Dillon unveils his groundbreaking approach to crafting the Alumni Identity Score – a profound…

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    Sep 5, 2023

    49m
22. 19 | Conversation with Dr. Rodger Devine

    Dive into the world of data-driven philanthropy with Dr. Rodger Devine, a distinguished data scientist and expert author. In this enlightening episode, host Jianell engages in a compelling conversation that unveils the seamless integration of statistical analysis and philanthropic endeavors. Dr....

    Aug 15, 2023

    36m
23. 18 | Cryptocurrency (revisited)

    Follow up to Episode 16 - Cryptocurrency. We revisit the unique gift, and the unique challenges, presented to Fort Lewis College as explained by Hillary Cote.

    Jul 25, 2023

    29m
24. 17 | Thomas Chaves

    How do you describe Advancement Services and the value we provide? Listen to this interview with Tom Chaves to hear how he describes Advancement Services.

    May 22, 2023

    38m
25. 16 | Cryptocurrency

    According to Fidelity Charitable, a third of cryptocurrency investors have donated some of their assets to charity. Are you ready to accept donations in cryptocurrency? This episode brings together a panel of seven experts to help guide advancement services professionals through the several…

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    Oct 4, 2022

    47m
26. 15 | Tara Watterson & Margaret Griffin

    Tara Watterson, Training Coordinator, and Margaret Griffin, Web Applications Analyst at North Carolina State University, share with us how they updated the online portal at NC State University, earning them a Sapphire Award. They took an antiquated intranet that was hard to navigate and created a...

    Jul 17, 2022

    20m
27. 14 | Terri Clark

    As advancement services professionals, we work hard to ensure that our organizations are in alignment with professional best practices. Every day we innovate and adapt to ever-changing conditions and characteristics of fundraising in non-profit operations. That is why aasp developed the aspire...

    Jun 1, 2022

    23m
28. 13 | John Taylor

    In our industry of advancement services, there are a few rock stars. These are colleagues who we turn to for information and advice. They help describe the right way of recording our donors and gifts. One such individual is John Taylor. He is the creator of the fund services listserv and has…

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    Feb 3, 2022

    39m
29. 12 | HigherEd vs non-HigherEd

    When we look across our association, a full two thirds of us support higher education. That's a healthy percentage, but that also means the other one third of us support other things. Maybe it's health care or the arts or the environment or maybe education, but just not higher education. What do...

    Dec 21, 2021

    36m
30. 11 | aasp - A Love Note on Summit Eve

    Are you getting excited about Summit? Have you used a Best Practice White Paper lately, or did you have a chance to attend the Deep Dive Summer Series? Did you know that all of this content and more are exclusively produced by aasp volunteers? In this episode of All About Supporting Philanthropy,...

    Sep 23, 2021

    21m
31. 10 | Small Shop/Large Shop: Benefits, Trade-offs, and Challenges

    If you could wave a magic wand and receive additional, fully funded positions for your advancement services shop, what would that mean for your organization? In this episode we hear from a multitude of voices representative of many sectors as they talk about how they allocate positions across…

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    Aug 6, 2021

    44m
32. 09 | Eric and Sandra Billman

    In this episode we go back to Australia to talk with Eric and Sandra Billman about the art and science of fostering "Donor Bliss" in cross-cultural fundraising environments. Listen in as they share how they have learned to forge connections between donors, fundraisers, and board members of...

    May 7, 2021

    46m
33. 08 | Ray Li

    Advancement services professionals are familiar with the best practices that support fundraising within the context of their own communities. But how many of these best practices would still apply while working with different cultures? In this episode, Ray Li shares tips and tricks on how to...

    Apr 12, 2021

    32m
34. 07 | A COVID Retrospective

    This month marks a significant milestone: a full year of advancement services professionals managing fundraising operations during a global pandemic. Join us for this retrospective episode which features a collection of insights from thought leaders – some you've already heard from and some…

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    Mar 9, 2021

    25m
35. 06 | Cassie Hunt

    Looking for ways to use advancement services expertise to strengthen relations with colleagues across your organization? Seeking strategies to foster mutual understanding about data best practice across divisions? Join Cassie Hunt, Executive Director of Advancement Operations at Washington and…

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    Feb 4, 2021

    35m
36. 05 | Jon Thorsen

    Meet Jon Thorsen and hear about his accidental career in Advancement Services. Jon will share some of his history, his participation in professional organizations, and some advice on tackling new challenges.

    Jan 7, 2021

    20m
37. 04 | Josh LaBorde

    Josh LaBorde, Director of Philanthropy Operations at Sutter Health and member of AHP's Healthcare Philanthropy Standards Council, joins us for a fascinating discussion about the unique challenges and strategies for managing information in support of healthcare fundraising. Josh shares his...

    Dec 1, 2020

    37m
38. 03 | Gretchen Dobson

    Want to hear more about cultivating sustained engagement? Jianell Present has an in depth interview with guest Gretchen Dobson, a global engagement specialist and 20 year veteran to the advancement services industry. Gretchen takes us through her storied history of starting out, adapting to...

    Nov 18, 2020

    46m
39. 02 | Dr. Wayne Combs

    Looking for practical advice on how to have a fulfilling mentorship with another advancement services professional? Tune in to our latest aasp podcast to hear host Jianell Present and special guest Dr. Wayne Combs discuss what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to nurture mentor/mentee...

    Oct 21, 2020

    34m
40. 01 | Dr. Mark Walcott

    Join us as we deep dive into the question "Which came first? The data or the decision?" with Mark Walcott, Executive Director of Advancement Systems at University of Houston.

    Oct 21, 2020

    33m