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Alumless

Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting

Alumless is a bi-weekly talk show produced by Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting. In each episode, host and Vice President Ryan Catherwood and CMAC Founder and CEO Chris Marshall discuss the latest issues facing alumni and donor engagement professionals working in higher education. Listeners of Alumless will hear topics discussed such as strategic planning, engagement metrics, volunteer management, marketing and communications, donor experience design, and the latest and greatest

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Cross-cultural awareness with Courtney Stombock

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2025/07/11

What happens when the heart of your alumni connection isn’t just the institution, but the place itself? In this episode of Alumless World, hosts Ryan and Nicole sit down with Courtney Stombock, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at The American University of Paris (AUP), to explore what it takes to build meaningful alumni engagement and fundraising programs in an international, multicultural environment. Courtney shares insights from her career spanning the U.S. and Europe,

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56:13

Thriving leadership in challenging times with Tess...

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2025/06/27

How can advancement leaders thrive — not just survive — in times of high stress, tight budgets, and shifting expectations? In this episode of Alumless World, Ryan and Nicole Kempton sit down with consultant, coach, and “serial interim fundraising leader” Tess Nixon Spiller to explore what real leadership looks like when times get tough. Tess offers practical insights for creating environments where people can do their best work, even during challenging moments. In the bonus segment

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54:16

Communicating value and vision for scholarships with...

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2025/06/20

What happens when the mission is clear, the impact is measurable, and the stories are unforgettable? On this episode of Alumless, we sit down with Ted Probert, President and CEO of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, the nation’s oldest and largest provider of scholarships to military children. With a legacy grounded in honor, courage, and commitment, the Foundation has awarded more than 60,000 scholarships — driven by a message that resonates with donors and military families alike

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61:35

Recruiting advancement leaders with Jocelyn Kelty

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2025/06/13

What does it take to find the right advancement leader, especially when you're casting a global net? On this episode of Alumless World, we are joined by Jocelyn Kelty, Director of the Australia Office for Richmond Associates, an international executive search firm specializing in fundraising and engagement leadership. Jocelyn offers insights from years of experience helping institutions across sectors and countries recruit mission-driven professionals who can lead in complex,

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58:40

Reimagining new grad engagement with Matt James

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2025/06/06

How do you turn recent graduates into lifelong alumni supporters from day one? In this episode of Alumless, Ryan Catherwood and co-host Kim Infanti (filling in for Chris this week) sit down with Matt James, Vice President of Alumni Relations at The Marshall University Foundation, to explore how Marshall is transforming its approach to new grad engagement with fresh strategies and bold ideas. Matt shares insights on rethinking first touchpoints, building authentic connections, and designing

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59:00

Bonus! Alumless World: AI innovation in advancement...

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2025/05/30

Join us for our next episode of Alumless World. This week we’re featuring Holman Chin. As Executive Director of Development at INSEAD, he’s helping lead one of the world’s top global business schools into a new era where philanthropy is personal, yet experimental, and engagement is borderless and sits at the intersection of data, culture, and storytelling. We explore INSEAD’s approach to global philanthropy, how alumni engagement differs across cultures, and why the future of fundraising

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60:27

Doing more alumni engagement with less with Pete...

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2025/05/23

If you’re leading marketing, communications, or alumni engagement at a small institution, this next episode is for you. Pete Brumbaugh is Executive Director of University Communications & Alumni Engagement at MidAmerica Nazarene University, where he and his team are tasked with delivering meaningful connections and value without the luxury of large budgets or big staff. Hear our conversation with Pete on the next edition of the show. Also on the episode, Pete shares his approach to

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55:30

From volunteer board to alumni leader with Heather...

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2025/05/09

What happens when a long-time alumni board volunteer steps into their alma mater's top alumni engagement role? In this episode of Alumless, Ryan and Chris welcome Heather Stanley, Senior Director for Alumni Experience at Western Michigan University, to talk about her transition from volunteer to staff leader—and what that shift has taught her about the work of alumni engagement. Heather shares insights from her first six months on the job, including the experience of leading through a

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52:02

People and culture focused engagement with Jeff Williams

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2025/05/09

Sorry listeners! Uploading this one from two weeks ago. Chris and Ryan welcome Jeff Williams, Assistant Vice President for People and Engagement at the University of Maryland, for a conversation focused on the internal dynamics of advancement work. With a role that blends talent development, team culture, and stakeholder engagement, Jeff offers a unique perspective on how investing in people directly influences external engagement success. The conversation explores Jeff’s first year in the

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52:02

People and culture-focused engagement with Jeff Williams

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2025/04/26

On this week’s Alumless, Chris and Ryan welcome Jeff Williams, Assistant Vice President for People and Engagement at the University of Maryland, for a conversation focused on the internal dynamics of advancement work. With a role that blends talent development, team culture, and stakeholder engagement, Jeff offers a unique perspective on how investing in people directly influences external engagement success.The conversation explores Jeff’s first year in the role and strategies for building a

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Shared goals for alumni and annual giving with Sean...

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2025/04/11

In this episode of Alumless, hosts Ryan and Chris are joined by Sean Devendorf, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at Tufts University, for a conversation on aligning alumni engagement and annual giving teams to drive more efficient and effective advancement outcomes.Sean shares his experience leading this integration at Tufts, reflecting on the early challenges, lessons learned, and the tangible benefits of uniting two traditionally siloed areas under a common strategy. The

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62:59

Shared goals for alumni and annual giving with Sean...

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2025/04/11

In this episode of Alumless, hosts Ryan and Chris are joined by Sean Devendorf, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at Tufts University, for a conversation on aligning alumni engagement and annual giving teams to drive more efficient and effective advancement outcomes.Sean shares his experience leading this integration at Tufts, reflecting on the early challenges, lessons learned, and the tangible benefits of uniting two traditionally siloed areas under a common

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59:55

Alumni as an engagement constituency with Gina Yazzolino

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2025/03/28

In this episode of Alumless, Ryan and Chris are joined by Gina Yazzolino, Assistant Vice President for Constituent Engagement at the University of Portland, for a conversation about how engagement strategy is evolving to include more than just alumni. Gina shares insights from her work building a constituent engagement team that casts a broader net.Our conversation explores how Gina and her team are working to align engagement with fundraising and integrate engagement into a unified advancement

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59:55

Alumni as an engagement constituency with Gina Yazzolino

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2025/03/28

In this episode of Alumless, Ryan and Chris are joined by Gina Yazzolino, Assistant Vice President for Constituent Engagement at the University of Portland, for a conversation about how engagement strategy is evolving to include more than just alumni. Gina shares insights from her work building a constituent engagement team that casts a broader net. Our conversation explores how Gina and her team are working to align engagement with fundraising and integrate engagement into a unified

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59:22

Innovation strategies in advancement with Davy Norris

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2025/03/15

In this episode of Alumless, Chris Marshall and Nicole Kempton explore the growing intersection of innovation and university advancement with Dr. Davy Norris, Senior Vice President for Innovation and Advancement and CEO of the Louisiana Tech University Foundation. Louisiana Tech recently made a bold move by merging its Innovation Enterprise with University Advancement, a strategic shift that positions alumni, research, and economic development at the heart of institutional growth. Davy

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59:22

Innovation strategies in advancement with Davy Norris

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2025/03/15

In this episode of Alumless, Chris Marshall and Nicole Kempton explore the growing intersection of innovation and university advancement with Dr. Davy Norris, Senior Vice President for Innovation and Advancement and CEO of the Louisiana Tech University Foundation. Louisiana Tech recently made a bold move by merging its Innovation Enterprise with University Advancement, a strategic shift that positions alumni, research, and economic development at the heart of institutional growth.Davy shares what

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01:02:53

Managing up, down, all-around with Sarah Kathryn Ricci

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2025/02/28

In our next episode of Alumless, we welcome Sarah Kathryn Ricci, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at Baylor University, for a conversation on management and leadership in university advancement. In this episode, "Managing Up, Down, All-Around," we explore the challenges of leading teams, collaborating across departments, and engaging alumni volunteers.Sarah Kathryn shares strategies for balancing engagement and fundraising, navigating internal partnerships, and

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62:53

Managing up, down, all-around with Sarah Kathryn Ricci

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2025/02/28

In our next episode of Alumless, we welcome Sarah Kathryn Ricci, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at Baylor University, for a conversation on management and leadership in university advancement. In this episode, "Managing Up, Down, All-Around," we explore the challenges of leading teams, collaborating across departments, and engaging alumni volunteers. Sarah Kathryn shares strategies for balancing engagement and fundraising, navigating internal partnerships,

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61:47

Engagement that pays dividends with Paul Clifford

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2025/02/14

In this episode of Alumless, Ryan Catherwood and Chris Marshall explore how alumni associations can generate new revenue streams while continuing to build strong engagement. With traditional revenue sources like affinity partnerships and membership dues fading, alumni professionals are being challenged to innovate and adapt in ways that align with their mission. Joining the conversation is Paul Clifford, CMAC’s newest Senior Consultant and former CEO of the Penn State Alumni Association

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Engagement that pays dividends with Paul Clifford

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2025/02/14

In this episode of Alumless, Ryan Catherwood and Chris Marshall explore how alumni associations can generate new revenue streams while continuing to build strong engagement. With traditional revenue sources like affinity partnerships and membership dues fading, alumni professionals are being challenged to innovate and adapt in ways that align with their mission.Joining the conversation is Paul Clifford, CMAC’s newest Senior Consultant and former CEO of the Penn State Alumni Association. Paul

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