Data and the Donor

In this APRA Beyond Prospecting Podcast episode, episode host Dana sits down with legal compensation expert Joel Thomas to demystify how attorneys are paid across different sectors - from elite BigLaw firms to in-house corporate roles, solo practices, and public interest positions. Whether you're a prospect researcher, fundraiser, or just curious about the legal profession, this conversation offers practical insights into compensation structures, red flags to watch for, and tips for uncovering key financial details. Tune in to help you grow your research skills and better understand the financial landscape of legal professionals.

Breaking Down Lawyer Compensation: From BigLaw to Public Service

Hosted by: Michael Pawlus, Data Scientist, University of Southern California, and Steve Grimes, Director of Development Strategy and Analytics, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Guests: Jennifer Vincent, Prospect Development Manager at UNC-Wilmington; Jenn Grasso, Prospect Development Analyst at The Trust for Public Land; Kristin Anderson, Director of Development at The Kabbalah Centre; Pedro Govantes, Senior Director of Development, Tri-State & Eastern Pennsylvania Region at University of Michigan

Data and the Donor is a monthly podcast where we use the results of academic studies to discuss various fundraising topics. This month’s episode we discuss "Lost in Translation: A Sociological Study of the Role of Fundraisers in Mediating Gift Giving in Non-profit Organizations" and "Both Selfishness and Selflessness Start With the Self: How Wealth Shapes Responses to Charitable Appeals." We utilized these articles to discuss what it means to leverage the donor’s identity for fundraising and the general implications of that strategy.

We want your thoughts, comments, and feedback on the episode! Feel free to share them at DataAndTheDonor@gmail.com.

Data and the Donor: Episode One

Join hosts Michael Pawlus (University of Southern California)and Steve Grimes (Jazz at Lincoln Center) as they discuss "Lost In Translation: A Sociological Study of the Role of Fundraisers in Mediating Gift Giving in Nonprofit Organizations" and "Both Selfishness and Selflessness Start with the Self: How Wealth Shapes Responses to Charitable Appeals." The hosts, joined by guests Jennifer Vincent (UNC-Wilmington), Jenn Grasso (The Trust for Public Land), Kristin Anderson (The Kabbalah Centre), and Pedro Govantes (Tri-State & Eastern Pennsylvania Region at University of Michigan), discuss these articles and what it means to leverage the donor’s identity for fundraising and the general implications of that strategy.

Data and the Donor: Episode Two

Join hosts Michael Pawlus (University of Southern California)and Steve Grimes (Jazz at Lincoln Center)for another episode of Data and the Donor. 

In this episode, Pawlus and Grimes, along with guests Tami Pearson (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation), Cynthia DiLeo (Environmental Defense Fund) and Brenna Cawthorn-Keating (B. Co. Philanthropic Strategies), discuss two new academic studies: 
"Bequest Giving: Revisiting Donor Motivation with Dimensional Qualitative Research" and "Health, Wealth, and Charitable Estate Planning: A Longitudinal Examination of Testamentary Charitable Giving Plans." Tune in for a riveting conversation on the factors that influence planned gifts among constituents.

Data and the Donor: Episode Three

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Data and the Donor: Episode Two

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