While the professional world grappled with reopening offices following the pandemic, most independent schools made the decision to bring their Advancement teams back in person. But the Head of School and Director of Advancement at The Hewitt School in Manhattan leaned into their motto “By Faith and Courage” by fully embracing a hybrid Advancement model to meet their donors and their team members where they are. As a girls’ school committed to workplace gender equity, this bold culture change offered Advancement team members — 80% of whom are working mothers with young children, a demographic commonly represented in the nonprofit community — a more equitable, flexible, and sustainable approach to their work and an opportunity to bring their whole, authentic selves to Hewitt. Through online donor meetings and alumnae events, a virtual capital campaign planning study, and major donor zoom solicitations that built strong relationships with the community, The Hewitt School reached more constituents than ever and realized record fundraising results in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Join this session to hear how together, Hewitt’s leaders explored a new model for the modern workplace with a focus on building, retaining, and leading an inclusive Advancement team in a hybrid environment.