05 | Jon Thorsen

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05 | Jon Thorsen

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Jan 7, 2021

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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.

Released:

Jan 7, 2021

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Titles in the series (33)

All About Supporting Philanthropy is a podcast presented by the Association of Advancement Services Professionals where we drill down into what advancement services is and why it's so important for success in fundraising.

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01 | Dr. Mark Walcott: Join us as we deep dive into the question “Which came first? The data or the decision?” with , Executive Director of Advancement Systems at University of Houston. by All About Supporting Philanthropy
34 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
46 min listen
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 discuss what to expect, what to... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
34 min listen
04 | Josh LaBorde: Strategic Information Management for Health System Fundraising by All About Supporting Philanthropy
37 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
33 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
25 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
24 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
45 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
35 min listen
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. by All About Supporting Philanthropy
20 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
21 min listen
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?... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
21 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
37 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
47 min listen
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. by All About Supporting Philanthropy
40 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
39 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
50 min listen
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. by All About Supporting Philanthropy
39 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
37 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
47 min listen
18 | Cryptocurrency (revisited) by All About Supporting Philanthropy
29 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
49 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
9 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
41 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
35 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
40 min listen
28 | Becky Frantz: 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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
45 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
10 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
29 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
47 min listen

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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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
9 min listen
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 -... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
30 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
43 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
47 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
29 min listen
28 | Becky Frantz: 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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
45 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
10 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
9 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
40 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
35 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
49 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
41 min listen
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. by All About Supporting Philanthropy
40 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
50 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
37 min listen
18 | Cryptocurrency (revisited) by All About Supporting Philanthropy
29 min listen
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. by All About Supporting Philanthropy
39 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
47 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
21 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
24 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
39 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
37 min listen
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?... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
21 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
45 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
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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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
33 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
25 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
35 min listen
04 | Josh LaBorde: Strategic Information Management for Health System Fundraising by All About Supporting Philanthropy
37 min listen
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... by All About Supporting Philanthropy
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05 | Jon Thorsen

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