Advancing Philanthropy at Girls’ Schools
Headways™ 2023-2024 Cohort Offering
Cohort Region: Global
Open To: All members of ICGS schools working in Advancement, Development, Fundraising, Alumnae Relations, or who have an interest in these topics
Facilitator: Merritt Colaizzi, Director of Advancement, Miss Hall’s School (USA)
Dates: October 3, 2023; October 31, 2023; November 28, 2023; January 9, 2024; February 6, 2024
Time: 12-1 p.m. ET / 5-6 p.m. GMT via Zoom
Discussion Topics
October 3, 2023 | 12-1 p.m. ET / 5-6 p.m. GMT
Shifts and Innovation
Team dynamics and meetings, role shifting/clarification, print vs. digital communication and appeals, giving challenges, online gatherings and events, relief funds, foregrounding social justice and inclusion, spotlighting wellness and supporting each other
October 31, 2023 | 12-1 p.m. ET / 5-6 p.m. GMT
Bold, Creative Ideas for Communication & Stewardship
Donor engagement, making the case beyond tuition, communication rhythm and vehicles, remaining connected with young alumnae, alumnae affinity groups, alumnae regional chapters, energizing volunteers, naming opportunities and recognition, giving circles, gift planning
November 28, 2023 | 12-1 p.m. ET / 5-6 p.m. GMT
Hybrid Fundraising
Tips for Zoom asks, combatting Zoom fatigue, real-world incentives for virtual programs, development travel in 2022-2023, how are staff roles and responsibilities impacted, activating the head and board chair in new ways, reporting with virtual events, gauging performance metrics and benchmarks, successful follow up
January 9, 2024 | 12-1 p.m. ET / 5-6 p.m. GMT
Tools of the Trade
Accelerating the integration of technology into fundraising (including AI), project management and teaming, constituent relationship management tools, virtual event platforms, favorite consultants/firms, your must-read/go-to resources, prospect management and research tools, grants/foundations/strategic partnerships, recommended professional development courses and training
February 6, 2024 | 12-1 p.m. ET / 5-6 p.m. GMT
Annual Giving & Capital Campaigns
Annual giving dollars vs. capital contributions, growing participation, future/changing role of annual giving, making the case, donor motivation and trends, donor advised funds, developing a successful campaign committee, pros and cons of a comprehensive campaign, timing and marketing, role of annual gifts in a campaign, endowment fund-raising, alignment with strategic plan, donor recognition, choosing a campaign consulting firm
