Podcasts Government Futures in Fundraising 002 - Josh Newton, President and CEO of the UConn Foundation

002 - Josh Newton, President and CEO of the UConn Foundation

Published: April 17, 2015, 5 a.m.

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Josh Newton, President and CEO of the UConn Foundation

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Success quote: \u201cThere is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn\u2019t mind who gets the credit.\u201d \u2013 Robert W. Woodruff

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Best piece of advice Josh has ever received: \u201cWhen you see a turtle on a fencepost it didn\u2019t get there by itself.\u201d No matter where you go and what you do, remember the people that have helped you get to that point.

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Personal habit that contributes to David\u2019s success: Planning/scheduling. At any moment, Josh is scheduled for the next 3 months.

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Internet resources:

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AFP Resource Center: http://www.afpnet.org/ResourceCenter/?navItemNumber=502

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The Educational Advisory Board: http://www.eab.com/

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Book recommendation: \u201cRules of the Red Rubber Ball: Find and Sustain Your Life's Work\u201d by Kevin Carroll\xa0

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http://www.amazon.com/Rules-Red-Rubber-Ball-Sustain/dp/1933060026/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1429124748&sr=8-1&keywords=rules+of+the+red+rubber+ball

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Parting piece of advice: Be more creative and THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Let\u2019s shake things up!

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Contact info:\xa0 jnewton@foundation.uconn.edu

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