
Alumni Trending is a podcast that explores the issues that higher education advancement professionals face each day. From episode to episode, you hear the voices of our profession discussing the challenges and opportunities they face and the innovative and creative solutions they deploy. As advancement professionals, we are here to lead a movement, a mobilization of our alumni in service to their ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | BusinessNon-ProfitEducation | ||||

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Wendy Wilsker, managing partner, with Boyden, an international executive search firm. Our trend lines include:
• the current state of executive search;
• allyship for the Jewish community; and
• understa... more
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Steven Mezzacappa, author of Passion With Purpose. Our trend lines include:
• go beyond living your passion...experience it ;
• struggles with depression and removing mental health stigma; and
• understa... more
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Yonette Thomas of Strategic Transitions LLC. Our trend lines include:
• when your career lightbulb flickers;
• incorporating all your passions; and
• the ongoing social justice movement and push for ... more
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dale Wright, Associate Dean of Advancement in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois. Our trend lines include:
• the transition from alumni relations to development and the toug... more
On this episode, I talk with Lauren Hamilton, Associate Director of Student and Recent Alumni Programs at Boise State.
Trendlines include:
• the challenge of COVID,
• Student Engagement, and
• the CASE ASAP community.
This episode's trend lines include:
• the impact of developing your team;
• launching a campaign during a pandemic; and
• and service to CASE.
Bio
Shaun Keister became UC Davis’ first vice chancellor for development and alumni relations in 2011 and... more
On this episode of Alumni Trending, we dive into engaging diverse alumni with the University of Oregon's, A. Philanda Moore. Trend lines include:
• Aspen Leadership Group Diversity Talent Partnership,
• importance of data collection and utilization... more
On this episode of Alumni Trending, we talk with Todd McCubbin, Executive Director of the Mizzou Alumni Association. Trendlines include:
• learnings from Covid-19;
• building a diversity, equity, and inclusion infrastructure; and
• disruption in Al... more
Paul is always at the top of his game with alumni relations practices and searching for innovative ways of engagement. He’s a life long-learner and has great guests to share their stories and journey’s for the greater good of career growth and networking in alumni relations.
Paul Clifford is a great host covering the world of advancement through this medium. I love Paul's ability to talk shop while also covering DEI, highlighting its importance in our work and institutions.
I love listening to these podcasts! Paul brings together experts from all areas of the industry for thought-provoking insights into our profession, told through entertaining and enjoyable dialogue. It’s a great listen!
I enjoy this podcast so much! I’ve learned so much from the professionals Paul has interviewed. Thank you for creating this platform. It has helped young professionals, like me, stay up to date with what’s going on in Development. Let’s continue to trend upward!
This podcast is much needed - it’s so important to cover the diverse landscape of development and alumni engagement. Paul does a great job of covering a variety of topics and spaces - for example from graduate alumni to niche programming. It’s an easy listen and the speakers so far have been informative. I’ve been able to glean 1-2 helpful (and reachable) ideas from each episode. In the recent emergence of a virtual environment (and no conferences), this platform can enhance our collective work ... more
Great podcast where you get to hear first-hand experiences from experts in the field of alumni relations. Paul’s enthusiasm for the advancement of alumni engagement in higher education is admirable and really shines through in his enthusiasm heard on each episode!
Paul is leading the way by creating a place for Alumni Engagement professionals to share ideas, lessons learned, and dreams for the future. Through engaging conversations and storytelling, Paul helps connect the dots to a forward thinking model of alumni engagement. Thanks for helping us all trend upward!
I'm a retired boujie Alumni relations professional & really enjoy listening to this podcast. So great to hear about the current state of Aulmni trends!
The alumni profession is lucky to have Paul offering these interviews as PD on demand!
Paul Clifford has his finger on the pulse of his profession. This series is a thought provoking and informative. This weekly blast of professional development is energizing!
I love the variety of information!
Alumni engagement thought leadership at its finest captured in 30 minute segments. If you’re in the alumni engagement business these are a MUST LISTEN for your professional development and continuing education. Paul Clifford has just set a new standard for our industry!
Through the Alumni Trending Podcast, Paul Clifford and his guest experts bring timely content to advancement colleagues around the world. I always look forward to the next podcast.
Paul is a great host and a true leader. This podcast isn’t just for higher education professionals. Anyone can listen and learn something from Paul and his guests. Highly recommend!!
Paul Clifford, always ahead of the curve when it comes to digital technology, hits it out of the park once again with the Alumni Trending podcast. This is required listening for professionals at any level in the alumni relations field.
Chris Vlahos
Chris Vlahos Alumni Engagement Consulting
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