On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent welcomes Patrick Hewett, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Endicott College—and one of the first advancement professionals to give EverTrue feedback, way back in 2011.Patrick traces his path from Portsmouth Abbey School to Saint Anselm College, from a short-lived stint in insurance to his first advancement job developing a young alumni program for his alma mater. He shares how his time at Middlesex School and Boston University shaped his approach to building donor relationships and how he's helping Endicott lean into cause-based fundraising, value creation, and a donor experience rooted in real impact.Patrick and Brent reflect on the early days of EverTrue, the evolution of donor expectations, and why advancement offices must play a more active role in identifying institutional value and bridging it to today’s most urgent challenges—from workforce development to mental health. Patrick also introduces new thinking around accessing philanthropic capital through community foundations and impact investing.Tune in for a deep conversation on data, purpose, product-market fit, and why it’s more important than ever to "tell everyone."

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