Alumni Podcasts Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/alumni-podcasts In this series, Alumni Podcasts Founder, Robert Curtis talks with professionals and thought leaders working in alumni engagement, advancement, development and community building. Each episode dives into the latest insights, trends and success stories with a range of experts from universities, schools, scholarship foundations and nonprofit organizations who are shaping the future of the industry across the globe. The goal of this series is to share strategies and actionable ideas for Alumni Relations and Fundraising Professionals to drive results and establish deeper connections with their alumni. Alumni Podcast is a media agency producing podcasts for schools, universities and nonprofits to engage their communities and give their alumni a voice. For further information visit: (https://alumnipodcasts.com/) Alumni Podcasts b4a7cabc-69d9-58c0-a67c-ef21cdd509ca yes en Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:11 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:22 +0000 https://alumnipodcasts.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/bjgOXZ0NYSsQ8_KKSNhyvj0pHp-fpebUasjMQk1My_Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZDJk/NTdhOWIxNjViNzU4/ZGIzZjRiMTEwYjU0/YmM3OC5qcGc.jpg Alumni Podcasts https://alumnipodcasts.com episodic Alumni Podcasts In this series, Alumni Podcasts Founder, Robert Curtis talks with professionals and thought leaders working in alumni engagement, advancement, development and community building. Each episode dives into the latest insights, trends and success stories with a range of experts from universities, schools, scholarship foundations and nonprofit organizations who are shaping the future of the industry across the globe. The goal of this series is to share strategies and actionable ideas for Alumni Relations and Fundraising Professionals to drive results and establish deeper connections with their alumni. Alumni Podcast is a media agency producing podcasts for schools, universities and nonprofits to engage their communities and give their alumni a voice. For further information visit: (https://alumnipodcasts.com/) In this series, Alumni Podcasts Founder, Robert Curtis talks with professionals and thought leaders working in alumni engagement, advancement, development and community building. alumni relations, education Alumni Podcasts pod@alumnipodcasts.com No No Connecting Through Stories to Drive Engagement with Jen Davis 5 5 Connecting Through Stories to Drive Engagement with Jen Davis full b17497fe-3213-4008-9528-7b03b2173c12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3321cfdc In this episode of the Alumni Podcast, Robert is joined by Jen Davis, Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations at Joliet Junior College. Jen shares her inspiring journey from a passion for teaching to her current role in leadership in Advancement. She discusses the importance of storytelling in connecting with alumni, the impact of grassroots fundraising, and the evolving role of alumni relations in higher education. Jen emphasizes the need for colleges to value alumni engagement as much as enrollment and highlights the success of the Roots and Branches podcast in fostering community and connection among alumni. Through her experiences, she illustrates how meaningful relationships and innovative approaches can create lasting impact in the world of alumni relations. 

]]> In this episode of the Alumni Podcast, Robert is joined by Jen Davis, Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations at Joliet Junior College. Jen shares her inspiring journey from a passion for teaching to her current role in leadership in Advancement. She discusses the importance of storytelling in connecting with alumni, the impact of grassroots fundraising, and the evolving role of alumni relations in higher education. Jen emphasizes the need for colleges to value alumni engagement as much as enrollment and highlights the success of the Roots and Branches podcast in fostering community and connection among alumni. Through her experiences, she illustrates how meaningful relationships and innovative approaches can create lasting impact in the world of alumni relations. 

]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:12:13 +0000 Alumni Podcasts Alumni Podcasts 3052 In this episode of the Alumni Podcast, Robert is joined by Jen Davis, Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations at Joliet Junior College. Jen shares her inspiring journey from a passion for teaching to her current role in leadership in Advancement. She discusses the importance of storytelling in connecting with alumni, the impact of grassroots fundraising, and the evolving role of alumni relations in higher education. Jen emphasizes the need for colleges to value alumni engagement as much as enrollment and highlights the success of the Roots and Branches podcast in fostering community and connection among alumni. Through her experiences, she illustrates how meaningful relationships and innovative approaches can create lasting impact in the world of alumni relations. 

]]> alumni relations, education No Robert Curtis Jen Davis The Impact and Future of Alumni Relations: Katie Calvert-Jones, Head of Engagement at Kingswood School 4 4 The Impact and Future of Alumni Relations: Katie Calvert-Jones, Head of Engagement at Kingswood School full ef82dc80-6823-4a8b-9e2e-3be1987597df https://share.transistor.fm/s/846f5ddc In this episode, Katie Calvert-Jones, Head of Engagement at Kingswood School Bath and host of the Management Meets podcast, discusses her journey into alumni relations, the importance of alumni networks, and the evolving expectations of alumni engagement. She emphasizes the role of storytelling and community in fostering connections and highlights the impact of alumni on current students and the institution. The conversation also touches on the future of alumni relations and the significance of podcasting as a tool for engagement.

]]> In this episode, Katie Calvert-Jones, Head of Engagement at Kingswood School Bath and host of the Management Meets podcast, discusses her journey into alumni relations, the importance of alumni networks, and the evolving expectations of alumni engagement. She emphasizes the role of storytelling and community in fostering connections and highlights the impact of alumni on current students and the institution. The conversation also touches on the future of alumni relations and the significance of podcasting as a tool for engagement.

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:47 +0000 Alumni Podcasts Alumni Podcasts 2448 In this episode, Katie Calvert-Jones, Head of Engagement at Kingswood School Bath and host of the Management Meets podcast, discusses her journey into alumni relations, the importance of alumni networks, and the evolving expectations of alumni engagement. She emphasizes the role of storytelling and community in fostering connections and highlights the impact of alumni on current students and the institution. The conversation also touches on the future of alumni relations and the significance of podcasting as a tool for engagement.

]]> alumni relations, education No Katie Calvert-Jones Robert Curtis Insights on Alumni Relations and Communications with Serena Mitchell 3 3 Insights on Alumni Relations and Communications with Serena Mitchell full 86c0f5bc-363c-4ae8-9860-12d6ede189ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1a9ea78 In this episode, Sarah's guest is Serena Mitchell, the Communications Manager at the Business School of the University of Sussex. With over 25 years of experience in alumni relations, communications, and public relations, she shares her insights on alumni engagement and the importance of communication campaigns in building strong alumni communities. Serena discusses her journey from central government communications to alumni relations, highlighting key milestones in her career. 


The discussion then moves to the launch of the Sussex Connect alumni engagement platform, the strategies for creating an effective launch plan, and the impact on alumni engagement. Serena highlights the importance of storytelling, sharing alumni success stories, planning and understanding your audience.


She also delves into the integration of Artificial Intelligence in alumni relations, describing it as an evolving tool to assist in data analysis and PR planning.

]]> In this episode, Sarah's guest is Serena Mitchell, the Communications Manager at the Business School of the University of Sussex. With over 25 years of experience in alumni relations, communications, and public relations, she shares her insights on alumni engagement and the importance of communication campaigns in building strong alumni communities. Serena discusses her journey from central government communications to alumni relations, highlighting key milestones in her career. 


The discussion then moves to the launch of the Sussex Connect alumni engagement platform, the strategies for creating an effective launch plan, and the impact on alumni engagement. Serena highlights the importance of storytelling, sharing alumni success stories, planning and understanding your audience.


She also delves into the integration of Artificial Intelligence in alumni relations, describing it as an evolving tool to assist in data analysis and PR planning.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:51:17 +0000 Alumni Podcasts Alumni Podcasts 2504 In this episode, Sarah's guest is Serena Mitchell, the Communications Manager at the Business School of the University of Sussex. With over 25 years of experience in alumni relations, communications, and public relations, she shares her insights on alumni engagement and the importance of communication campaigns in building strong alumni communities. Serena discusses her journey from central government communications to alumni relations, highlighting key milestones in her career. 


The discussion then moves to the launch of the Sussex Connect alumni engagement platform, the strategies for creating an effective launch plan, and the impact on alumni engagement. Serena highlights the importance of storytelling, sharing alumni success stories, planning and understanding your audience.


She also delves into the integration of Artificial Intelligence in alumni relations, describing it as an evolving tool to assist in data analysis and PR planning.

]]> alumni relations, education No Sarah Hillel Serena Mitchell Cultivating Communities: Three Decades of Alumni Engagement with Christine Fairchild 2 2 Cultivating Communities: Three Decades of Alumni Engagement with Christine Fairchild full 030284da-ad02-4574-bb59-f8429835a765 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2bf09b3 In this episode, Sarah speaks with Christine Fairchild, an accomplished professional with 29 years of experience in alumni relations. Christine shares her journey from Harvard Business School to the University of Oxford, where she has served as the Alumni Director for 12 years.


Christine discusses the challenges and successes in cultivating strong alumni communities, emphasizing the importance of personalized engagement and continuous adaptation to changing alumni needs. 


Christine highlights the differences in alumni relations between the United States and the UK, emphasizing the shift towards a more data-driven and responsive approach. 


As Christine prepares to retire, she offers advice to her successor while reflecting on the remarkable impact of her three-decade career in alumni engagement.



]]> In this episode, Sarah speaks with Christine Fairchild, an accomplished professional with 29 years of experience in alumni relations. Christine shares her journey from Harvard Business School to the University of Oxford, where she has served as the Alumni Director for 12 years.


Christine discusses the challenges and successes in cultivating strong alumni communities, emphasizing the importance of personalized engagement and continuous adaptation to changing alumni needs. 


Christine highlights the differences in alumni relations between the United States and the UK, emphasizing the shift towards a more data-driven and responsive approach. 


As Christine prepares to retire, she offers advice to her successor while reflecting on the remarkable impact of her three-decade career in alumni engagement.



]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:19:36 +0000 Alumni Podcasts Alumni Podcasts 2251 In this episode, Sarah speaks with Christine Fairchild, an accomplished professional with 29 years of experience in alumni relations. Christine shares her journey from Harvard Business School to the University of Oxford, where she has served as the Alumni Director for 12 years.


Christine discusses the challenges and successes in cultivating strong alumni communities, emphasizing the importance of personalized engagement and continuous adaptation to changing alumni needs. 


Christine highlights the differences in alumni relations between the United States and the UK, emphasizing the shift towards a more data-driven and responsive approach. 


As Christine prepares to retire, she offers advice to her successor while reflecting on the remarkable impact of her three-decade career in alumni engagement.



]]> alumni relations, education No Sarah Hillel Christine Fairchild Alumni Engagement: Navigating the Changing Landscape with Chris Marshall 1 1 Alumni Engagement: Navigating the Changing Landscape with Chris Marshall full a027e165-4a17-4378-bdce-873e420e3a77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0623519 Sarah is joined by Chris Marshall on this episode of Alumni Podcasts. Chris is an alumni engagement expert and founder of Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting. Chris shares the best practices and strategies he has found to be effective in cultivating strong and engaged alumni communities over his many years of experience. He also talks the changing landscape of alumni relations post COVID, key engagement metrics, innovating alumni relations in the digital age with AI, and his work with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Team Alumni Association as we lead up to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA.

]]> Sarah is joined by Chris Marshall on this episode of Alumni Podcasts. Chris is an alumni engagement expert and founder of Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting. Chris shares the best practices and strategies he has found to be effective in cultivating strong and engaged alumni communities over his many years of experience. He also talks the changing landscape of alumni relations post COVID, key engagement metrics, innovating alumni relations in the digital age with AI, and his work with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Team Alumni Association as we lead up to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:54:09 +0000 Alumni Podcasts Alumni Podcasts 2266 Sarah is joined by Chris Marshall on this episode of Alumni Podcasts. Chris is an alumni engagement expert and founder of Chris Marshall Advancement Consulting. Chris shares the best practices and strategies he has found to be effective in cultivating strong and engaged alumni communities over his many years of experience. He also talks the changing landscape of alumni relations post COVID, key engagement metrics, innovating alumni relations in the digital age with AI, and his work with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Team Alumni Association as we lead up to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA.

]]> alumni relations, education No Sarah Hillel Chris Marshall