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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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BONUS: Alumless Takes with Jillian Cole

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2025/09/19

In this bonus Alumless Takes episode, Ryan interviews Jillian Cole, the Chief of Staff of University Advancement at Colgate University. They discuss Jill's career journey, the importance of alumni engagement, and the recent merger of alumni engagement and annual giving at Colgate. Jill shares insights on successful events, the excitement surrounding leadership changes, and her recommendations for personal development and productivity.

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59:28

Maximizing an Investment in Alumni Engagement with...

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2025/09/12

What happens when a university decides to go all-in on alumni engagement? In this episode of Alumless, we’re kicking off our 4th season with a great guest.Chris and Ryan are joined by Sam Gordon, Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Association at Pace University, to talk about what it means to maximize a significant institutional investment in alumni engagement. Sam walks us through the transformation at Pace, from launching an alumni survey and reshaping her team to rethinking

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BONUS: Introducing Alumless Takes with Max Leisten

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2025/09/02

In this premiere episode of our new series, Alumless Takes, Ryan and Max Leisten discuss the evolving landscape of digital engagement, particularly in the context of alumni and donor relations. They explore the importance of simplicity in engagement strategies, the role of AI in enhancing connections, and the need for collaboration among university stakeholders to scale volunteerism effectively. Max emphasizes the significance of redefining volunteering and being open to change in

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56:51

Summer Replay: Advancement at a start up university...

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2025/08/27

We're pleased to share with you this final "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless this Friday!Not all universities are built on centuries of alumni tradition. In this episode, Ryan and Nicole sit down with Cheng Feng, Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Duke Kunshan University (DKU), to explore what it takes to build an advancement program from the ground up at one of China’s most innovative higher education

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62:07

Summer Replay: Trials & Errors in Alumni Engagement...

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2025/08/25

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless this Friday!For this episode, Ryan and Nicole are joined by Hannah Fox, Director of Alumni Community, Careers and Network Development at Regent’s University, and Marie-Rose Delauzun, Head of Alumni Engagement at The Sutton Trust, for a conversation about failure, mission-driven work, and building engagement programs from the ground up. Hannah and

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64:25

Summer Replay: Building advancement in challenging...

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2025/08/22

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless on August 29th!On this episode, hosts Nicole and Ryan sit down with Dr. Serge Sych, Senior Lecturer and Pro-Rector for Stakeholder Engagement at the International Business School in Budapest, for a conversation about leading alumni engagement and institutional advancement during times of political disruption and uncertainty. Drawing on his experiences

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66:05

Summer Replay: Leading advancement across borders...

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2025/08/20

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless on August 29th! In this episode, Ryan and Nicole welcome Emily Robin, Associate Dean for Advancement at London Business School, for a conversation about leading advancement in a global context. With experience spanning the U.S., France, and the UK, Emily shares insights into philanthropic cultures across different regions, strategies for building

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68:58

Summer Replay: Exploring educational advancement in...

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2025/08/18

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless on August 29th! In this episode, hosts Ryan and Nicole welcome Prince Louis Omolayo Adekola, Founder and CEO of Edvant Edge Africa, for a conversation about the evolving landscape of alumni engagement in West Africa. As a leader in international education and advancement, Louis brings unique insights from his work as a Regional Officer for the

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58:46

Evaluating Women in Philanthropy Programs with Carme...

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2025/08/16

Philanthropy has never been one-size-fits-all, and few understand that better than Carme Williams, Senior Consultant at Washburn McGoldrick. In this week's episode of Alumless, Carme joins Ryan and Chris to explore the history, strategy, and future of programs designed to engage and inspire women donors.From her leadership at NC State to advising institutions nationwide, Carme shares why these initiatives matter and the unique ways women give compared to men. The conversation tackles both

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63:13

Summer Replay: Engaging global alumni in...

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2025/08/12

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless this Friday!In this episode, Ryan and Nicole welcome Jo Gardner, Director of Alumni Engagement at Imperial College London, for a conversation about how global universities can effectively engage their alumni in institutional priorities. Our discussion explores the role of Imperial’s leadership and new strategic direction. Jo reflects on the unique

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68:23

Summer Replay: Activating alumni ambassadors with...

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2025/08/08

We're pleased to share with you this wonderful "summer replay" episode of Alumless World with you this week. Stay tuned for a new episode of Alumless next Friday!In this episode, hosts Ryan and Nicole welcome Fadi Ghosn and Loreen Bahour from RCSI Medical University of Bahrain to explore the power of alumni ambassador programs to strengthen alumni engagement across borders. Fadi, the Head of Recognition, Careers, and Alumni, and Loreen, the Alumni Relations Team Lead, share their

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59:04

Exploring the National Alumni Survey

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2025/08/01

Think you know what your alumni really want? The National Alumni Survey is challenging long-held assumptions and forcing advancement professionals to confront some uncomfortable truths. On this supersized special episode of Alumless, we’re digging into one of the most talked-about projects in advancement today: The National Alumni Survey. Ryan and Chris are joined by three powerhouse leaders behind the effort — Bonnie Devlin of Washburn McGoldrick, Howard Heevner of CMAC and UC Berkeley,

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61:21

Student-to-alumni engagement with Nena Grceva

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2025/07/25

What does student engagement look like when your alumni are spread across 110 countries? In this episode of Alumless World, we speak with Nena Grceva, Director of Alumni Affairs at The Hertie School in Berlin. Nena brings a global lens to the student-to-alumni transition and shares how a mission-driven institution can build meaningful connections—starting before graduation. From award-winning programs like the Thesis Buddy Project to launching five alumni chapters in just two years, Nena

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59:47

Evolving an advancement organization with Scott...

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2025/07/18

Change is a constant in higher education advancement, but few have embraced it as boldly as Scott Biedermann, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of the Pacific. In this episode of Alumless, Ryan and guest co-host Patrick Auerbach sit down with Scott to unpack the intentional evolution of Pacific’s advancement strategy, including the redefinition of its alumni association’s role and a shift toward integrated engagement and development practices. Scott shares

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66:06

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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