Best Weimar Institute Podcasts (2025)

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133: Barbara Shelton on Strategic Solicitation, Curiosity, and the Art of Slowing Down 18:40

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Consultant Barbara Shelton shares how deep donor profiles and meaningful conversations transform campaigns. In this episode of ChatBytes, she reveals how researchers, consultants, and gift officers can slow down, ask better questions, and raise both their expectations—and their results. Read More in the Learning Edge Blog Resources Mentioned Connec…

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132: Getting Started and Getting Serious about Due Diligence with Courtney Cutler 15:41

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Courtney Cutler debunks myths, shares the nuances of due diligence and delivers tips for getting started in your organization. Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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131: #CareerCurious: Aisha Maddox Shares How Curiosity Sparked a Career in Prospect Development 16:48

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Working across many areas of higher education, Aisha Maddox shares how her genuine curiosity led her to a fulfilling career in prospect development. In this episode, she shares the power of asking questions, the impact of community through APRA, and the many hats she wears as Director of Research and Relationship Management at Rollins College. Reso…

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130: Bethany Morley on Proactive Portfolio Management and Planned Gift Surprises 16:01

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Bethany Morley, Director of Prospect Strategy and Research at West Chester University Foundation, combines frontline fundraising experience with genealogical expertise. She reveals how targeted portfolio adjustments yielded significant results, including a $1.5M planned gift. Connect with Bethany: LinkedIn Learn more: West Chester University Founda…

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129: Janet Weimar on Smarter Portfolios and Team-Based Fundraising 18:39

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Janet Weimar shares how the University of Iowa reimagined qualification and major gift portfolios for greater clarity and collaboration within the entire team. Connect with Janet: LinkedIn

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128: Smooth Development Officer Transitions with Janna Lee 15:56

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Janna Lee shares top tips for keeping prospects engaged during staff turnover

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127: Carol Horner on Philanthropy, Life, and Leadership 15:10

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For Carol Horner philanthropy is about more than making a donation, it’s a lifestyle. Connect with Carol: LinkedIn | Spiral of Accountability book | Synchronicity Website Connect with Rotary: Rotary International | Rotary of Council Bluffs Noon | The Rotary Foundation

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126: The Ebb and Flow of Prospect Management with Ruthie Giles 18:14

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Ruthie Giles explains the route from organized chaos to managed portfolios.

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125: #CareerCurious with Devon Villa Gessert: The Path to Leadership 14:30

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Devon Villa Gessert shares how she made the leap from doing to planning. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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124: Making SEC financial filings accessible with Raul Peralta of Kaleidoscope 16:57

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Raul Peralta, CEO and Founder of Kaleidoscope on making it easier to research financial filings. Additional Resources Connect with Raul Peralta: LinkedIn | Website Towards Data Science | https://towardsdatascience.com | Blog: “The world’s leading publication for data science, AI, data analytics, data engineering and ML professionals.” MarkTechPost …

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123: Sarah Cadbury Goes Beyond Performance Metrics to Prospect Insight 19:58

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Learn how Sarah Cadbury brought value with automated insights Connect with Sarah Cadbury | LinkedIn | GGA Bio Prospect Development: Rethink How You Categorize Prospects | Sarah Cadbury | Grenzebach Glier and Associates | 2023 Breaking up Is Hard to Do: When Your Organization and Industry Best Practices Grow Apart | Sarah Cadbury | Apra Connections …

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122: Supporting start-up donor acquisition and retention with Meta Stange at INN 16:54

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Meta Stange shares how INN manages and leverages the NewsMatch program for its nonprofit news members. Additional Resources Connect with Meta Stange | LinkedIn Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) | A network of 450 nonprofit newsrooms dedicated to providing independent, nonpartisan news coverage as a public service. NewsMatch | NewsMatch is a collab…

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121: Stepping into Prospect Management with Kelyn Klein 14:47

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Kelyn Klein shares how she created a prospect management program as a solo researcher. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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120: Diane Remin on Major Gift Fundraising at Small Nonprofits 18:51

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Diane Remin shares how she works with small nonprofits to amp up their fundraising. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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119: Talking Family Offices with Erik Hoover 20:58

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Erik Hoover reveals the trends and tactics for recognizing and presenting family offices. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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118: Sphere of Influence Research with Chris Mildner 18:22

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Chris Mildner shares how she builds sphere of influence lists for prospecting. Read More on the Learning Edge Blog >>

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117: Capital Campaign Success Secrets with Peggy Calhoun 22:14

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Peggy Calhoun shares how relationships and prospect ID pair up for success in capital campaigns. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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Independence 30:05

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Independence is a value that many people cherish and celebrate, especially in the modern world. But what does it mean to be independent as a Christian? In this episode of Proven we talk with Pr. Don Mackintosh about what independence really is, How we can rely on God and trust in His sovereignty, while also exercising our free will and stewardship,…

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116: The Role of Profile Research in Corporate Fundraising with Tracy LaMondue 14:31

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Tracy LaMondue shares how she uses corporate profiles to build relationships. Tracy was featured in our publication, "In Good Company." Get your copy today. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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115: Jim Langley on Using Research and Writing to Connect Better with Donors 20:49

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Jim Langley shares how his background in writing led him to fundraising and a focus on better donor connections >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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114: Leveraging prospect profiles for major gifts with John Cerniglia 16:11

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John Cerniglia shares stories and advice on getting the most out of prospect profiles. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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113: The Democratizing Philanthropy Project with Kina Collins 15:18

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Kina Collins shares how DPP is training BIPOC nonprofits to flourish. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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112: Volunteering Research for Ukraine with Nilufa Begum 12:19

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Nilufa Begum talks about volunteering to research for Ukraine NGOs >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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Looking Up 31:47

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Do you ever feel like your life is out of balance? If so, you are not alone. In this episode of Proven, we will explore how to balance your life by “Looking to Jesus” with Margaret Gallant. We will share some biblical principles and practical tips for finding balance in all aspects of your life. By focusing on Jesus as the center of your life, you …

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111: Christopher Haight on Donor Qualification from Identification to Visit 19:46

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Christopher Haight shares his experience creating a successful Discovery Team. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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Managing Anxiety 37:30

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What is anxiety? Is it the feeling you get before a test or the feeling when a special someone enters the room? Well in this New Episode, the third part of our Mental Health series, We answer those questions and teach you how to manage it.By Weimar Academy

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110: Jon Garrow on A.I. Tools for the Modern Prospect Development Office 17:40

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Jon Garrow shares how he leverages A.I. Tools in Prospect Development >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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Managing Stress 38:51

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What is Good Stress? How does it affect our daily lives? And how do we prevent Bad Stress? In this new episode of Proven, we talk with Dr. Jesson Martin to answer those questions and ways to deal with stress in our daily lives.By Weimar Academy

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109: Taking Action on DEI in Prospect Development with Sharise Harrison 18:58

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Sharise Harrison describes her experiences – good and bad – with DEI in the development workplace. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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108: International Fundraising with Robert Osborne 22:10

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Robert Osbornes shares the similarities and differences fundraising around the globe. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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107: Visualizing Data Equity with Meena Das at NamasteData 25:23

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Meena Das teaches us to ask the question: How can we do good with data? >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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106: Brock Silvey and the Case of the Zombie Proposals 18:38

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Find out how Brock Silvey and the team at Northwestern University uncover the truth behind the zombie major gift proposals! >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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105: #CareerCurious with Tim Wilson 21:20

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Tim Wilson shares his career, who influences him, and why he created the People in Fundraising webcast. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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104: Medha Nanal Answers: Can Machine Learning and AI Really Impact Your Nonprofit? 19:14

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Medha Nanal shares use cases for how machine learning can improve nonprofit outcomes. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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103: Profiles in the Database with Michele Tanzosch 17:12

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Michele Tanzosch walks us through her experience storing profiles inside the database >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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Mental Health 46:15

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This exciting new episode of Proven called 'Mental Health' Covers interesting topics such as depression, stress, and relying on God with the Host of the ''Why They Did That Podcast'' and Weimar Academy Vice Principal, Dean Cullinane.By Weimar Academy

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102: Trends in Fundraising and Analytics with Marianne Pelletier 17:03

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Marianne Pelletier shares her observations from the data analytics point of view. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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101: Reflections on 10 Years of Prospect Research Institute 4:40

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Jen Filla shares her thoughts on the past and future of the Institute. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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100: #CareerCurious with Terry Synnott- Journalist, Skateboarder and Prospect Researcher 18:02

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Discover how Terry Synnott’s unusual career path has informed his prospect research work. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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99: Achieving nonprofit fundraising data potential with Doug Cogswell 19:38

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Doug Cogswell explores how organizations achieve fundraising growth with data. >> Learn more on the Learning Edge Blog

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Talents 34:50

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What are Talents? How can we find our talents, and how can we use them for God’s glory? These are questions that most teenagers have, and this episode of “Proven” seeks to answer them. Join Rachel Gitter, Isaac Abugan, and Avelin (Robin) Bermudez as they discuss the role of talents as Christians.By Weimar Academy

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98: Innovations in Capacity Ratings with Adam Bradford 15:52

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Adam Bradford shares his journey to finding and using Federal Reserve data for better capacity ratings. >> Learn more on the Learning Edge Blog

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Technology 20:40

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Have you ever felt like you are glued to your phone and don’t know what to do without it? Learn why some people at Weimar Academy believe life is better without social media and technology. Plus tips on what we can do to fill that time. Join Rachel Gitter and Isaac Abugan as they discuss their struggles and experiences.…

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97: Cryptocurrency and the Opportunity Factor with Elisa Shoenberger 13:26

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Find out if the “crypto winter” forecasts the end of cryptocurrency for philanthropy. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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Getting Out Of You're Comfort Zone 37:49

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Want to learn how to branch out and make new friends in new places? Remember to listen to our new Weimar Academy podcast, “Proven: Getting out of your Comfort Zone.” Proven is a podcast by Weimar Academy students trying to “Prove God right” by sharing their experiences with others and leading people to Christ. This podcast is a great listen for any…

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96: Fundraising with an Abundance Mindset with Gauri Manglik at Instrumentl 19:40

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Gauri Manglik shares her tech start-up journey and the secrets behind Instrumentl’s success. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

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95: Jeff Jowdy on prospect research and teaching the joy of giving in major gifts 18:22

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Jeff Jowdy has raised the millions and today he shares his perspective on wealth and giving that prospect research can leverage for development officer success >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog