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Welcome to The Development Download from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter. On this podcast, we have connected, candid, and fun conversations about all things fundraising. Hosted by Sarah Brown Rankin, CFRE.
AFP Greater Houston Chapter hosts The Development Download Podcast, a business show with 38 episodes published.
Recorded live at AFP Greater Houston's Ask the Experts conference on June 16, 2026, this episode of The Development Download brings together 25 voices from across our fundraising community to answer one question: Can you
In this episode of The Development Download, we're joined by Audra Jesudason, Vice President of Philanthropy and Membership, Lisa Marie Avendano, Chief Operating Officer, and Kirsten Ufer, Senior Creative Director at the
In this episode of The Development Download , we're joined by Sara Ralston, M.Ed., Associate Director of Operations for the Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rice University's Susanne M. Glasscock Schoo
In this episode of The Development Download , we're joined by Jamie Spiva, CFRE, Senior Director of Major Gifts and Foundations at Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston, and LaGina Rae Harris, owner of The Us Space and
In this episode of The Development Download , we're joined by Michelle Buchanan , Principal at Dini Spheris . Michelle brings a hiring-side perspective to a conversation many professionals are navigating right now: how t
In this episode of The Development Download , we're joined by Shelly Millwee and Jess Ansel from Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana. Shelly serves as President and CEO, and Jess is Vice President of Philanthropy.
In this episode of The Development Download , we're joined by Eldon Lewis of LewisOrellana Inc for a lively conversation on strategies you can implement today to transform your fundraising heading into 2026. As the new y
This episode of The Development Download features Christine Ann Stevens, MBA, CFRE, SHRM-CP, incoming Board President for AFP Greater Houston. We talk about mentorship, the return of AFP Greater Houston's mentorship prog
In this episode of The Development Download, Christina J. Allen, CEO of FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center, joins us to share her journey of moving from fundraiser to executive leader. We talk about what it really t
This episode features Marly Maskill, Executive Director of the Houston ToolBank. The ToolBank is a nonprofit lending library that equips other nonprofits with tools and equipment so they can focus resources on their miss
In this episode of The Development Download , we feature Susan Coulter (Byron Welch Award for Lifetime Achievement in Fundraising 2023) to explore the philanthropy that shaped Houston—and what it means for fundraisers wo
In this episode of The Development Download , we're digging into what the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) credential is, why it matters, and how to know if it's the right move for your fundraising career. You'll h
In this episode of the Development Download, grant consultants Allison Boyd and Janice Adamson Splawn discuss the shifting landscape of federal funding and what it means for fundraisers navigating today's challenges. We
What happens when a group of passionate 20-somethings launches a nonprofit in the middle of a global pandemic—entirely online? This episode features Ashton Prince, Chandler Skinner, and Dominique Reilly from the small bu
Curious about Ask the Experts, AFP Greater Houston's very own conference? In this episode, we sit down with planning committee member Mandy Boyce to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect from this year's ev
Does your Data Playbook need an update? This month on The Development Download , we're giving you the extra player you need on your team. Join us for "Level Up Your Data Game (for Free!)" with Jessica Davison from United
What's the secret ingredient to a philanthropic culture that actually works? Houston Symphony's Christine Stevens and Kate Salvatore share their recipe on The Development Download.
Balance is something new and experienced leaders seek continuously. It can be challenging. However, AFPGHC President Victor Brooks shares how he finds balance in the next episode of The Development Download , "From Hustl
Moving to a new city can be daunting. Listen to this conversation with Lerica Jones, Development Director of A.D. Players, on how she moved to Houston and got imbedded in the community and her organization with intention
Want to know what it's like to attend the Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference, now in its 31st year in Houston, TX? In this episode, we interviewed attendees throughout the day in "man on the street" style interviews.
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The Development Download Podcast is hosted by AFP Greater Houston Chapter. The show is categorised under business (non-profit) and has published 38 episodes.
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