Advancement & Development Professionals (5 p.m. ET)
2022-2023 Schedule and Topics
Headways™ for Advancement & Development Professionals is facilitated by Merritt Colaizzi, Director of Advancement at Miss Hall’s School.
All meetings will occur from 5-6 p.m. ET. / 9-10 p.m. GMT.
This cohort is open to all Advancement, Development, and Alumnae Relations positions including but not limited to VPs, Heads, Directors, Assistant Directors, Managers, Associates, Coordinators, etc.
October 6, 2022: What has changed?
Essential question: What are our fundraising takeaways with respect to the global pandemic, culture wars, and civil unrest?
Homework in advance: Read the 2021 Giving USA summary and be ready to discuss how your school lines up or bucks the trends.
November 17, 2022: Accelerating Technology
Essential question: How has your Advancement team capitalized on the rapid adoption of new technologies and platforms — either directly or indirectly— in the past two years?
Homework in advance: Come prepared with at least one recent tech success story and/or one failed foray.
January 5, 2023: Recession Ahead
Essential question: How are we innovating or pivoting to combat the upcoming economic slowdown?
Homework in advance: Come prepared to discuss one outside-the-box idea, forward-thinking collaboration, or institutional innovation at the leadership or departmental level that could change the financial trajectory of your school.
February 16, 2023: Nuts, Bolts, & Inspiration
Essential question: In what areas do you need help, collegial counsel, or collective wisdom?
Homework in advance: Come prepared to untangle at least one professional knot you are experiencing. This is your chance to tap the collective braintrust of this extraordinary group of professionals!
April 6, 2023: Rising Tides
Essential question: How can we support each other going forward?
Homework in advance: Consider loose ends from this Headways Series and opportunities for continued collaboration. What might that look like?
REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2022-2023 Headways™ Program is now open!