Big Ideas—Bringing Science to Life! Episode 01

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In this episode, host Venancio Batista-Pedro from Advancement Resources is joined by Scott Arthur and Jim Hodge from The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Together, Scott and Jim have revolutionized the approach to advancement at that institution, seeing phenomenal growth in philanthropy.

In our discussion, we delve into the foundational elements that have driven their success, particularly the role of institutional values. We explore how to identify and operationalize these values, ensuring they are at the heart of connections with benefactors. Additionally, we discuss the implications of these values for team building and management.

Join us for an insightful conversation on elevating gifts of significance and the transformative power of values in advancement to move from need-based to vision-based philanthropy.