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Hosted by Kathryn Van Sickle · business · EN-US
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The Development Debrief is hosted by Kathryn Van Sickle. The show has published 187 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "182. Maddie Schroeder: Leadership Gifts and More" (28 October 2026, 44 minutes), "181. Ben Porter: Transformational Gifts" (21 October 2026, 45 minutes), and "180. David Wick: On the Edge of Learning" (9 September 2026, 55 minutes).
The Development Debrief publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 187 episodes.
Booking probability for The Development Debrief is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Development Debrief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Development Debrief's contact route on record: public web form.
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Kathryn Van Sickle hosts The Development Debrief, a business podcast with 187 episodes published.
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I had a fun conversation with Maddie about the paths that bring us into fundraising and what it’s like to build a career at the institutions we once called home. We talked about her making the transition from retail to...
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What makes a gift truly transformational? And how do you know when a donor is ready to think and act that way? Today, we’re welcoming back Ben Porter, a principal gifts expert who joined us previously in Episode #31...
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This week, I’m joined by David Wick, a Partner and Leader of the Education and Social impact practice at Spencer Stuart. On this episode we hear about his career journey, and as a result learn how he thinks about...
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This week we talk with Katie Chatas who I met in New Haven through a board we are both on and she will speak from the board member and donor perspective. Katie details the exciting women’s initiative she helped launch...
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On this episode, I’m joined by Sergio Gonzalez for a conversation about taking the nontraditional path—and why bringing fresh eyes to your work can be hugely productive. Sergio shares his career journey, including the...
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This week, I sit down with my colleague Jim Kenny, Assistant Vice President for Development, Schools and Units at Yale, to explore his career journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. In an open and candid...
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I’m back after my wedding and honeymoon in March—and I’m coming in with a renewed mindset. One thing it reminded me of was how much I get out of this show. This podcast has always been about three things: gaining...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Welcome to this Development Debrief episode sponsored by Boyden Executive Search. In this episode, we’re talking with the Texas A&M Foundation about how their culture work is transforming the way they recruit, retain...
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In this episode, we sit down with David Kennedy, Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Development at Duke University—a leader who’s navigated some of the toughest questions in higher education today. We talk about...
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This episode is a deeply personal one. I’m honored tosit down with the 22nd President of Trinity College, JoanneBerger-Sweeney, to reflect on her remarkable leadership and the impact of the All In campaign—the most...
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What is your wealth's highest purpose? In this episode, we explore that question with a professional wealth advisor who is passionate about helping millennials use their resources to create real impact. We’ll dive into...
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Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Carolyn Vine from Robin Hood, one of New York City’s most impactful organizations fighting poverty. Robin Hood is stepping into an exciting new chapter—launching an endowment campaign...
Welcome to today’s conversation with Joel Malina. Together,we talk about communications and we dive into what it means to find balance in your career, while also having big impact. Joel shares his transition from...
Welcome to Season 16! We’re kicking off a brand-new season with a fantastic lineup of episodes ahead, and I’m so glad you’re here. It’s been a wonderful summer in New Haven—I spent time with family, snuck away to...
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Today’s guest, Robin Aviv, is a force in the nonprofit world—a leader who’s redefining how missions are amplified and communities are engaged. Robin is the Founder and Executive Chairperson of Generation S.O.S., a...
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Today’s episode will focus on leadership and specificallytouches on the challenges of current times. We talk about how to build a high performing team regardless of your current circumstance. Craig Shelley is the...
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Associate Dean of Advancement for Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Marion City Schools
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