Apr 24, 2024
Americans are losing confidence in higher education, alumni are carrying record level student debt loads, and charitable giving in general is shifting more towards social impact causes — all of which makes it harder for higher ed institutions to make their case for support. In today’s podcast episode, we look at strategies for higher ed fundraising, including how to engage young alumni, the role of major donors, attracting corporate partners, the value of give-to-get, and more.
Want to suggest a topic, guest, or nonprofit organization for an upcoming episode? Send an email with the subject "NPFX suggestion" to contact@ipmadvancement.com.
Additional Resources
[NPFX] When Your Nonprofit's Case for Support Just Isn't
Working
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/when-your-nonprofits-case-for-support-just-isnt-working
[NPFX] Giving USA 2023: Key Insights behind the Numbers
https://www.ipmadvancement.com/npfx/giving-usa-2023-key-insights-behind-the-numbers
Sami Zoss, Interim
President and Chief Executive Officer for DSU Foundation, is a passionate nonprofit
leader who likes to make lasting connections and perpetuate
worthwhile causes. With an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Miami
University, Sami has given her time and talent to several
organizations including Camp Gilbert
Inc., a volunteer-led, not-for-profit company supporting a
one-week summer camp for children in the South Dakota area living
with Type 1 diabetes. Her professional expertise lies in
stewardship, alumni and donor relations, and external
engagement.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-zoss-mba-7535778b/
https://trojansunite.org/
Emily Berry leads the Annual Giving
effort at Miami University, generating more than $6 million each
year. With more than two decades of fundraising and advancement
experience, Emily brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as a
session presenter. She has previously served on the District V
conference committee, and her team has been recognized with CASE
Circle of Excellence Awards for their annual day of giving,
#MoveInMiami.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-berry-3b23867/
https://moveinmiami.org/
Russ Phaneuf, a
co-founder of IPM Advancement, has a background in higher education
development, with positions at the University of Hartford, Northern
Arizona University, and Thunderbird School of Global Management. As
IPM's managing director & chief strategist, Russ serves as lead
fundraising strategist, award-winning content creator, and program
analyst specializing in applied system dynamics.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russphaneuf/
Rich Frazier has
worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years. In his role as
senior consultant with IPM Advancement, Rich offers extensive
understanding and knowledge in major gifts program management, fund
development, strategic planning, and board of directors
development.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richfrazier/