In today’s advancement landscape, data is abundant - but alignment is rare. Colleagues across our teams each rely on distinct metrics, tools, and insights. Yet the greatest institutional impact happens when these perspectives are connected. This interactive joint session creates space for advancement colleagues to unpack the data, trends, and performance indicators shaping our work - and to consider how insight can travel more effectively across teams. Through a facilitated discussion and live Q&A, we will explore the most pertinent data and insights driving: Fundraising performance and pipeline health Alumni engagement and participation trends Brand, reputation, and digital marketing effectiveness Cross-functional reporting and storytelling for leadership Participants will gain practical insight into how shared metrics - such as engagement scoring, campaign performance data, donor lifecycle analytics, and audience segmentation - can be interpreted differently across teams, and how to use them more strategically to inform institutional priorities. Rather than operating in parallel, advancement teams can create exponential value when data, insight, and messaging are aligned. This session will help you connect the dots - turning information into shared strategy.

An interactive, open, and frank panel discussion about how to shape your career. The panel will share their stories, personal insights, and views on how you can take control of your career and the value of planning, advice, and being open to circumstance and serendipity. Together, we hope to debunk a few myths and reflect on several years of brave choices, terrible decisions, some well-placed advice, and luck—and the importance of your professional network. Bring your questions, an open mind, as we offer a genuine willingness to answer any question you choose to ask.