Session Description: Leadership transitions are inherently challenging and can introduce uncertainty for advancement efforts. As long-term trust and confidence are essential to philanthropic growth, how transitions are managed matters deeply. This session explores how advancement leaders can navigate periods of change while sustaining momentum, maintaining donor confidence, and supporting team stability.
Featuring Oonagh Kane, Interim Executive Director for Advancement at the University of Melbourne, the session offers practical strategies for positioning advancement as a stabilizing force—helping institutions lead through transition with clarity, consistency, and confidence.