The Development Download Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode of The Development Download features Christine Ann Stevens, MBA, CFRE, SHRM-CP, incoming Board President for AFP Greater Houston. We talk about mentorship, the return of AFP Greater Houston's mentorship program, and what a strong mentoring relationship can look like in practice, including a live mentoring moment with Sarah. Christine also gives us a look at what's ahead for the chapter in 2026. 

Link to a previous episode of the Development Download featuring Christine speaking on creating a culture of philanthropy at your nonprofit: 

The Secret Sauce of a Thriving Philanthropic Culture with Christine Stevens and Katie Salvatore

LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineannstevens/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mikayla-brown/

In this episode of The Development Download, Christina J. Allen, CEO of FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center, joins us to share her journey of moving from fundraiser to executive leader. We talk about what it really takes to step into the top role, building your skills, managing your board, and leading with authenticity. Christina also opens up about seeking feedback, keeping a big-picture vision, and staying the top fundraiser as CEO.

Balance is something new and experienced leaders seek continuously. It can be challenging. However, AFPGHC President Victor Brooks shares how he finds balance in the next episode of The Development Download, "From Hustle to Harmony: Finding Balance as a Leader."

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Listen to this conversation with Lerica Jones, Development Director of A.D. Players, on how she moved to Houston and got imbedded in the community and her organization with intention. 

Want to know what it's like to attend the Power Tools for Nonprofits Conference, now in its 31st year in Houston, TX? In this episode, we interviewed attendees throughout the day in "man on the street" style interviews. Special thanks are due to Darrell Jimerson Jr. for his expert help in audio mixing this episode. 

The keynote speaker and book referenced in the episode is "Be the Unicorn" by William Vanderbloemen. 

When you hear fundraisers talk about how they got into the profession, almost all say they 'fell into it."  In the latest episode of The Development Download, "Fundraising As a First Choice," guests Allison Bryant and Abby Trahan, MPA, CFRE,  speak with your host, Sarah Brown Rankin about how they chose Fundraising First!

In this episode, host Sarah Brown Rankin chats with AFPGH board members Nekia Robinson and Jess Moore. They discuss how important "Development Besties" are in the sometimes-challenging nonprofit industry. Join us for this laughter-filled conversation! 

We're happy to announce the relaunch of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter's podcast, "The Development Download." In this mini-episode, you'll meet our new host and AFPGHC member, Sarah Brown Rankin, joined by LaGina Rae Harris, social impact entrepreneur and CEO of The Us Space, a co-working space centering women of color in the Mellie Esperson building in downtown Houston. 

Learn more about The Us Space here: https://theusspace.com/ 

For more resources, visit us at https://www.afphouston.org/podcast. 

On this episode of The Development Download podcast, we are sitting down with Hera Arham. Hera is a fundraising professional and MBA candidate who has been searching for a new role in the profession. Join us in learning some of the resources and tools Hera is utilizing as she navigates her career and job opportunities.  

For more information about our guest and for more resources, please visit https://www.afphouston.org/page/podcast.

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