How a Capital Campaign can Turbo-Charge a Modest Fundraising Operation

Presented by Andrea Kihlstedt and Wendy Connors

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In this episode of All About Capital Campaigns, Andrea Kihlstedt sits down with Wendy Connors, President of the Hertz Foundation, for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most remarkable campaign transformations in recent memory. The Hertz Foundation supports science and engineering PhD students — but for most of its history, it barely fundraised at all. When Wendy joined to lead development, the board didn’t even know the difference between an annual gift and a campaign gift.

Wendy Connors is the President of the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation.

Wendy is a passionate leader and advocate for science, technology, and education. As president of the Hertz Foundation, she leads the nation’s most prestigious doctoral fellowship in applied science, engineering, and mathematics—equipping exceptional students with unparalleled resources and lifelong support. Under her leadership, the foundation propels the careers of these brilliant minds, amplifying their discoveries to drive transformative impact.

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All About the Podcast

All About Capital Campaigns is a weekly podcast hosted by fundraising experts Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein. Each week hosts Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein, co-founders of the Capital Campaign Pro, and special guests, provide practical tips about raising more money for your nonprofit organization. Topics include capital campaigns, feasibility studies, working with your board, donors, major gifts, volunteers, and more.

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WENDY CONNORS

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How a Capital Campaign can Turbo-Charge a Modest Fundraising Operation

Presented by Andrea Kihlstedt and Wendy Connors

All About the Podcast

SPECIAL GUEST

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