In this session, we’ll explore how to leverage data to make a tangible impact on alumni engagement and giving. Get practical tips on making informed decisions using data to ensure your outreach is always relevant and impactful — even if you're a team of one.

Before embarking on a fundraising campaign, it is important to think about the building blocks that will pave the way for success. In this session, CCS will discuss the key factors to consider, including setting realistic financial goals, building a strong case for support, and identifying the most effective ways to engage your school’s community. We will cover how to assess your school’s readiness and ensure that your strategies align with your long-term vision. Whether you are experienced or new to fundraising, this session will offer valuable insights to help you drive meaningful results for your international school.

As expectations for advancement and fundraising success rise, many schools remain cautious about investing the necessary time, talent, and resources to meet these new ambitions. How can we effectively advocate for our advancement offices? Moreover, how can benchmarking, data & insights support us in building internal and leadership confidence so that, even in financially challenging times, advancement is viewed as a profit centre rather than a cost centre? Dave Shepherd and Maarten Vervaat will present insights and practical tools that have supported their work with international schools. They will present a sustainable growth model that aligns investments with increasing impact. Rather than becoming victims of our own success, how can these contribute to a robust, scalable and sustainable advancement programme.

What are the fundamental building blocks necessary to build a sustainable major gifts (as you define them) culture? The Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy team will explore how schools can identify and build the programming and infrastructure needed to successfully identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gifts while creating the culture necessary to sustain major gift fundraising over the long term.