{"podcast":{"title":"EdUp Provost","slug":"edup-provost-7039442","podcast_index_feed_id":7039442,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/EdUpProvost/feed.xml","website_url":"https://EdUpProvost.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/697906/IMG_6045M_n29irn.jpg","author":"Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO)","episode_count":99,"summary":"The EdUp Provost Podcast is a proud member of the EdUp Experience® podcast family, America’s leading higher education podcast network. Brought to you by the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO), EdUp Provost offers a platform for sharing best practices, discussing current academic challenges, and promoting the educational and organizational interests of Chief Academic Officers. Each episode provides thought-provoking conversations with leaders in higher education, equipping CAOs with insights and resources to navigate societal challenges and enhance their institutions.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442"},"episode":{"title":"6. The Provost as Fundraiser: A Conversation with Kevin R. Carman","slug":"6-the-provost-as-fundraiser-a-conversation-with-kevin-r-carman","published_at":"2025-10-08T11:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442/6-the-provost-as-fundraiser-a-conversation-with-kevin-r-carman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442","url":"https://EdUpProvost.podbean.com/e/6-the-provost-as-fundraiser-a-conversation-with-kevin-r-carman/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xdtkyh7292p57595/riverside_riverside_kevin_greg_jun_17_2025_001_gregor_thuswaldner_6jbe1.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the EdUp Provost Podcast, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner and Dr. Kevin R. Carman discuss the chapter on fundraising they co-wrote for The Chief Academic Officer’s Handbook: A Provost’s Guide for Visionary Leadership (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2025). They delve into the evolving role of Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) in fundraising within higher education, exploring strategies for balancing academic leadership with fundraising responsibilities, the importance of building relationships with development offices, and engaging advisory boards in fundraising efforts. The conversation also covers aligning fundraising with academic priorities, leveraging alumni connections for corporate partnerships, and the significance of stewardship in maintaining donor relationships. The episode concludes with reflections on managing corporate partnerships and the personal transitions faced by academic leaders. Takeaways Fundraising is increasingly vital for Chief Academic Officers. Balancing academic leadership with fundraising is challenging. Building relationships with development offices is essential. Advisory boards can effectively engage alumni in fundraising.","meta_description":"In this episode of the EdUp Provost Podcast, host Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner and Dr. Kevin R. Carman discuss the chapter on fundraising they co-wrote for The…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2280,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/edup-provost-7039442/episodes/6-the-provost-as-fundraiser-a-conversation-with-kevin-r-carman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edup-provost-7039442/6-the-provost-as-fundraiser-a-conversation-with-kevin-r-carman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}