People in Fundraising, season 3, ep. 5: Mark Egge of Itasca Partners

Mark Egge covers a fascinating array of topics with great insights and humor in our "People in Fundraising" conversation. We talk about his founding role at his prospect development, reporting, data, and dashboards firm Itasca Partners.

(Mark: "It's named for the headwaters of the Mississippi River." Tim: "Cool! I thought it was named for the ship that was the last to be in contact with, and helped search for, Amelia Earhart.")

Rolling with my history-loving geek-ness, Mark discusses:

* His career in prospect development and what led him to launch Itasca Partners

* His involvement with Apra at the local chapter level and later as President of Apra International. "Getting involved with the Apra is the single best career decision I have ever made."

* The importance of presence and intentionality in his work.

* How to build and maintain social connections in work and life, and creating little moments of connecting, "like a little piece of art, in conversation."

This was a really fast-paced, hilarious, and engaging interview, Mark! Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm for prospect development and larger nonprofit work, and for your volunteer leadership example in Apra.