People in Fundraising, ep. 118: Adrian Owen Jones, Partner at Success Labs

Adrian Owen Jones is the first "People in Fundraising" guest to represent Louisiana, and she makes the Bayou State proud! With thanks to our mutual connection, and prior "People in Fundraising" guest, Catherine Flaatten for connecting us. Adrian has had a fascinating career so far, and in our conversation she discusses:

* Working in institutional nonprofits, including in prospect development and advancement services roles, at Louisiana State University before shifting to private sector roles.

* Her recent new role at Success Labs, which Adrian described to me as bringing "me closer to the work I care about, and gets me back to some fundraising strategy as well." Adrian describes her role and Success Labs in more detail, and it's very cool.

* Adrian's deep affection for her adopted hometown, Baton Rouge, and her reflections on this Margaret Wheatley quote: "There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about." Adrian is a civic leader, volunteer, and organizer of Jeffersonian Dinners (see more in her summer 2024 post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7233829531038429184/)

For extra fun, check out Adrian's top book recommendations for 2024: 
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7269771271784075265/