
Podcast by Kathryn Van Sickle *The views on this podcast are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 181 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

For the third and final episode of the "Sustaining Your Journey" series, I’m joined by Sarah Bell — Director of Principal Giftsat Harvard Business School. Sarah has spent nearly two decades at Harvard, including 19 years at Harvard Law School, buildi... more
In this second episode of Sustaining Your Journey, we’re exploring what it means to take a nonlinear path — to start differently, not over. Tommy Bergstrom serves as Senior Associate Director of Leadership Annual Gifts with The Penn Fund, where he’s ... more
Welcome to 2026 with the Development Debrief. This month is a time for inner work—we are lucky to have a guest this week who is both wise and smart.
This episode is about creating and building along the way. About the chapters in life we only under... more
In this episode, I read an article I wrote for LinkedIn that explores some of the conversations I've had recently with friends and colleagues. I'm asking the questions like around mid-career crossroads and how we decide if and when we are happy. This... more
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So interesting! a great podcast filled with valuable tools and talking points for Development Professionals 😎
I’ve been in a development for a few years and recently moved into major gifts. I started looking for resources to help guide me, and I found this wonderful podcast. Kathryn chooses great topics and finds smart guest with actionable advice that I can bring to my work. Check it out!
The Development Debrief podcast provides a wonderful venue for learning about some of the contemporary challenges and opportunities faced by fundraising professionals. Kathryn Van Sickle is a natural interviewer, able to draw insightful comments out of each of her guests. Highly recommended.
Kathryn does a great job engaging with her guests through thoughtful interviews that lead to actionable information.
Kathryn does a strong job engaging her guests in thoughtful and timely questions that produce insightful conversations. A must listen for any fundraising professional!
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This podcast focuses on the intricacies of fundraising, development strategies, and leadership within nonprofit and higher education sectors. Experts from various organizations discuss their experiences and insights on topics such as crisis management, community engagement, and innovative fundraising approaches, making it a valuable resource for professionals in the field. Episodes highlight real-world challenges and successes, providing actionable advice for navigating the fundraising landscape and fostering effective donor relations. Unique discussions around the evolving roles of alumni in support of educational institutions and the importance of ethical leadership enhance the content's relevance to listeners seeking to excel in developm... more
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Recent guests on The Development Debrief include:
1. Tommy Bergstrom
2. Boi Carpenter
3. David L. Kennedy
4. Adrian Colarusso
5. Carolyn Vine
6. Joel Malina
7. Claudia Taylor Overstrom
8. Robin Aviv
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