The Keynote on Speaking Engagement

The Keynote on Speaking Engagement

Patrick Auerbach: Affinity, Philanthropy, and the Communities We Choose

34 min · 1 de jun de 2026
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Portada del episodio Patrick Auerbach: Affinity, Philanthropy, and the Communities We Choose

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This week on Keynote, Ryan sits down with Patrick Auerbach, Vice President for Advancement with the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, for a wide-ranging conversation about affinity, philanthropy, identity, and the changing nature of engagement work. After more than two decades leading alumni relations and engagement efforts at the University of Southern California, Patrick reflects on his transition into community foundation work and what he has learned from helping donors align their values with causes that matter most to them. Watch the full-length version on YouTube. [https://youtu.be/52-ZOHqudy0] Together, Ryan and Patrick explore the difference between affiliation and affinity, why younger donors increasingly prioritize cause-based giving over institutional loyalty, and how organizations can create deeper connections rooted in values instead of transactions. The conversation also dives into identity-based engagement, the realities of navigating politically diverse constituencies, and what higher education can learn from philanthropy-centered organizations. Patrick offers thoughtful reflections on donor psychology, institutional reputation challenges facing higher education, and the importance of serving as a connector between people, passions, and purpose. It is an honest and nuanced conversation about what engagement work looks like in a world where trust, identity, and meaning increasingly shape philanthropic behavior. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.speakingengagement.org/subscribe [https://www.speakingengagement.org/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

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