Building a Fundraising Career That Lasts w/ Sue Frost

The average fundraiser changes jobs every two to three years. Sue Frost stayed at Ohio State for 25 of them, working across athletics, the health sciences, professional schools, and the arts before making the jump to lead fundraising at Ohio's largest food bank. In this episode, you'll hear how a champion Girl Scout cookie seller found her way into development, and what made Bowling Green's graduate program such a reliable launching pad for fundraising leaders. Sue explains how she built a varied career inside a single institution, and why working alongside strong leaders mattered as much as any title. Then the conversation turns to her move from higher ed to social services: a faster pace, more room to experiment with text messaging and micro-influencers, and a donor base that includes neighbors who give $10 alongside seven-figure corporate partners. Tom also shares why food banks are personal for him, going back to his early days working for minimum wage. This is Part 1 of a three-part conversation with Sue Frost. Looking for fundraising coaching? Check out www.abundantvision.net [http://www.abundantvision.net/]