Josh Newton, senior vice president for Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Emory University, joins host John Stephenson on The Beacon Podcast for a conversation on how advancement leaders are adapting to shifting donor expectations, rising competition and changing institutional priorities.

Drawing on his leadership of Emory’s record-setting 2O36 campaign, which surpassed its $4 billion goal, Josh shares perspective on donor engagement, campaign strategy, long-term institutional priorities and the leadership qualities advancement professionals will need in the years ahead.

About our guest

Josh Newton serves as senior vice president for Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Emory University, where he leads philanthropic and constituent engagement efforts across Atlanta, the United States and around the world. Under his leadership, Emory completed the record-setting 2O36 campaign, surpassing its $4 billion goal with support from more than 120,000 donors. Josh has more than 25 years of advancement experience, including prior service as president and CEO of the University of Connecticut Foundation and leadership roles at Converse College and Presbyterian Hospital. He also serves on the Board of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta.