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Mastering Fundraising: A Conversation with Brian Hervey - Episode 9
When a fundraising leader helps guide two billion-dollar campaigns, builds world-class advancement teams, and reshapes the future of one of America’s leading public universities, people pay attention.
In this episode of Mastering Fundraising, Chris Looney sits down with Brian Hervey, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Relations at University of California, Irvine, to explore what it truly takes to lead transformational fundraising at the highest level.
Brian shares his remarkable journey from financial advisor, police officer, and community volunteer to becoming one of the nation’s most respected advancement leaders. Along the way, he reveals how a deeply personal family experience sparked a passion for philanthropy that would eventually lead him to help complete University of California, Irvine Foundation’s historic $2 billion Brilliant Future campaign.
In this powerful conversation, you’ll discover:
• How Brian’s personal story shaped his calling in fundraising
• What it takes to build and lead high-performing advancement teams
• The infrastructure, systems, and leadership required to execute billion-dollar campaigns
• Why alumni engagement, grateful patient fundraising, and principal gifts matter more than ever
• Lessons learned navigating campaign leadership through COVID, organizational change, and shifting donor behavior
• Brian’s perspective on the future of philanthropy in higher education and what may come after the era of mega-campaigns
This episode is a masterclass in strategic leadership, campaign execution, and mission-driven fundraising at scale.
Whether you lead a university advancement shop, healthcare foundation, or growing nonprofit, Brian’s insights will challenge your thinking and expand your vision for what’s possible.
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By FulcrumLeaderWhen a fundraising leader helps guide two billion-dollar campaigns, builds world-class advancement teams, and reshapes the future of one of America’s leading public universities, people pay attention.
In this episode of Mastering Fundraising, Chris Looney sits down with Brian Hervey, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Alumni Relations at University of California, Irvine, to explore what it truly takes to lead transformational fundraising at the highest level.
Brian shares his remarkable journey from financial advisor, police officer, and community volunteer to becoming one of the nation’s most respected advancement leaders. Along the way, he reveals how a deeply personal family experience sparked a passion for philanthropy that would eventually lead him to help complete University of California, Irvine Foundation’s historic $2 billion Brilliant Future campaign.
In this powerful conversation, you’ll discover:
• How Brian’s personal story shaped his calling in fundraising
• What it takes to build and lead high-performing advancement teams
• The infrastructure, systems, and leadership required to execute billion-dollar campaigns
• Why alumni engagement, grateful patient fundraising, and principal gifts matter more than ever
• Lessons learned navigating campaign leadership through COVID, organizational change, and shifting donor behavior
• Brian’s perspective on the future of philanthropy in higher education and what may come after the era of mega-campaigns
This episode is a masterclass in strategic leadership, campaign execution, and mission-driven fundraising at scale.
Whether you lead a university advancement shop, healthcare foundation, or growing nonprofit, Brian’s insights will challenge your thinking and expand your vision for what’s possible.