Episode 8: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Barbara Miles
Release Date: 07/20/2020
Episode 31: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Jay Goulart
CASE xChange
Our guest is Jay Goulart, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Gulliver Prep in Miami Florida, USA and now the founder of Big Philanthropy, and a recipient of the prestigious CASE Crystal Apple Award. During this episode, Jay shares his first encounter with cryptocurrency and how he received a philanthropic gift in Bitcoin. Hear his insights on how the relationship between cryptocurrency and fundraising is a natural progression for streamlining the transfer of value from donors to institutions.
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Voces y Café
CASE xChange
Welcome to our fourth episode in Spanish from Latin America of Voces y Café (Voices in the field). In this episode, we invited Adriana Buiton to talk about the importance of data in education. Adriana is the Director of Advancement Services from S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, USA.
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Episode 30: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Cara Giacomini
CASE xChange
Our guest for this episode is Cara Giacomini, Chief Research & Data Officer and leads the CASE AMAtlas team. Cara explains why the capturing and analyses of data is critical for institutions of any size, as well as the ‘where’ and ‘how’ to begin in incorporating data to understand your institution. Through explaining AMAtlas, Cara highlights how the Global Reporting Standards is creating a foundation for global benchmarking and what it means to be working in an ethical manner within advanceme
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Episode 29: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Joel Terwilliger
CASE xChange
Joel Terwilliger, Alumni Relations Manager at The University of Auckland shares about the university’s campaign on the advocacy and awareness of volunteerism. Listen in to find out how encouraging alumni to donate an hour of their time per week can have a positive impact for students, society, and the environment. Hear Joel’s insights on how any institution can implement a volunteer-centric campaign inspire the next generation of change-makers.
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Episode 28: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Bervyn Lee
CASE xChange
Our guest for this episode is Bervyn Lee, Director of Alumni Relations at Singapore Management University (SMU). Bervyn shares how the words of a past Singapore Prime Minister triggered a shift in his outlook on life and legacy giving. Also, listen in to find out how Bervyn has initiated alumni and community surveys that will better enable SMU’s understanding of their community’s interests and affinity.
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Episode 27: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Emma Silva
CASE xChange
Join us for this episode with hosts Heather Hamilton and Brad Entwistle, along with guest Emma Silva, Director of Advancement at United Nations International School (UNIS) in Hanoi, Vietnam. Hear how Emma began her career in journalism and what led her to where she is now, working as an advancement leader in an international school. Also, hear her views on a new way of thinking around strategic planning and how the Vietnamese culture has helped to shape the goals and achievements of UNIS Hanoi.
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Episode 26: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Jayasudha Bandi
CASE xChange
In this episode, Jayasudha Bandi, Senior Manager of Alumni Career Services at Indian School of Business (ISB) shares her extensive experience in human resources prior to joining ISB. Listen in to find out how ISB works with alumni and recruiters and manages their programmes; the alumni and graduate recruitment landscape in India; as well as ISB's CASE Platinum Award entries for best practices in alumni relations.
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Episode 25: A Conversation with Ovidia Lim-Rajaram
CASE xChange
Ovidia Lim-Rajaram, Chief Communications Officer at National University of Singapore, explores pertinent topics in communications and marketing (C&M). Listen in to find out what the letters M-O-B-I-L-E mean in reference to her thoughts around future trends and challenges in C&M; her top 3 tips for C&M professionals; what she values in being a part of the CASE community and the 2021 Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference (APAC); and the importance of having a 'living' strategy for your institution.
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Standards Matter in Advancement: A Conversation About the CASE Global Reporting Standards
CASE xChange
For the first time, the educational advancement profession worldwide has a global set of standards for its work. The recently published CASE Global Reporting Standards usher in a new era for transparency in educational philanthropy. This conversation with Matthew Eynon and Brian Hastings, President and CEO of the University of Nebraska Foundation, explains why the Standards are important.
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Episode 24: Voices from the Field – A Conversation with Sinéad Collins
CASE xChange
Find out how Sinéad Collins, who started off as performing musician and teacher in London, end up as the Director of Engagement and External Relations at United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) in Singapore; what international schools can do to cultivate diverse perspectives; why she took up the role of co-chair for 2021 Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference and what this means to her; the differences & similarities between higher education & schools in the advancement space; and UWCSEA's 2021 plans
info_outlineIn this episode, we speak to Barbara Miles, who has recently been conferred the John Lippincott Award for Global Advancement and Support of Education under the 2020 CASE Distinguished Service Awards. Barbara takes us on her global career journey from a music teacher in the UK and Bahamas, to the first Vice-President (Advancement) at Australian National University, ANU. She discusses how she navigated her first 100 days at ANU, and how she learnt about CASE and got involved as a volunteer. Also, hear about ANU’s three-year campaign – ‘Support Australia’s Students’ – that raises funds to support equity scholarships at ANU, and their award-winning fundraising video Students + You: Aled and Arun's Story.
Listeners can also look forward to hearing Barbara’s insightful perspectives on how the advancement profession has changed and grown, as well as on leading a new advancement team.