Leadership transitions are inevitable—and often chaotic. Whether you're losing a long-term head of school, facing an interim era, or rebuilding trust after a rocky departure, the advancement office is still expected to keep dollars coming in and donors feeling confident. In this candid session, we’ll share real-world strategies for fundraising through turbulent leadership transitions, including how to message uncertainty, retain donor trust, and even use change to your advantage. You’ll leave with a toolkit of adaptable tactics (and probably a few battle stories) to help your school thrive—even when the building feels like it's on fire. Spoiler alert: You can still raise money even if your organizational chart looks like a crime scene.