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Advancement Operations 2026
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM UTC+00:00
Track Session - How to Build a Successful Reporting and Insight Function
In this panel, reporting teams of different sizes and institutions share what goals they have achieved, how long it took to reach them and what skills they need and struggle to find
Speakers: Josie Brenchley, Head of Systems and Insight, University of Warwick, David Garth, Information, Income & Insight Manager, University of Leeds, James Coleman, Insight and Reporting Analyst, University of Glasgow
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM UTC+00:00
Track Session - From Prospect to Partnership: How a research-fundraising duo drove pipeline growth through collaboration and trust
This session explores how a prospect researcher and frontline fundraiser built a collaborative partnership that improved qualification, cultivation and pipeline movement. Through real examples, we highlight relational dynamics, structured communication and data-driven insight. Attendees will gain practical tips and replicable strategies to strengthen researcher–fundraiser collaboration and fundraising effectiveness.
Speakers: Peter Lock, Development Manager, University of Leeds, Linda Holland, Senior Researcher, University of Leeds
Experience Level: Level 1- Early Career
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC+00:00
CASE Insights Philanthropy survey: Challenges, value, and use
Discuss your experience completing the CASE Insights on Philanthropy (UK and Ireland) survey, the challenges you face, and how you and your organisation uses the findings to inform strategy, benchmarking, and decision-making
Speakers: Pamela Agar, Co-Executive Director - Europe, Council for Advancement and Support of Education
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC+00:00
Birds of a Feather: Data & Data Systems Discussion
A roundtable for people who work in data & data systems to discuss current themes and challenges they are facing and share tips and solutions with each other.
Experience Level: All Levels
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC+00:00
Birds of a Feather: Small Shops Discussion
A roundtable for people who work in small shops to discuss current themes and challenges they are facing and share tips and solutions with each other.
Speakers: Lauren Noel, Development Operations Manager, University of Salford
Experience Level: All Levels
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC+00:00
Research for Legacy prospects; research methodology and moves management
Speakers: Isabel McNeil-Watson, Prospect Research Officer, University of Glasgow
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC+00:00
Track Session - Finding your next role in Advancement Operations: A practical toolkit for CVs, LinkedIn, networking, job search strategy and AI
Jo van Riemsdijk, Talent Acquisition Manager at Cambridge University, will take you through her practical toolkit to support career development. Whether you are planning to look for your next career move very soon or into the future Jo will talk you through the creation of a ‘Book of You’, how to best utilise LinkedIn and when to use AI. This will be a brilliant and helpful session wherever you are in your career journey.
Speakers: Jo van Riemsdijk, Talent Acquisition Manager, University of Cambridge
Experience Level: Level 1- Early Career