Give Back to Give Forward: Aligning Advancement Strategy with Career Services
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PT
Speaker(s): Carolyn Russell, Director of Operations for Advancement and Career Services, Greenwich Academy, Jocelyn Sherman Avidan, Director of Alumnae, Greenwich Academy, Catherine Burns, Alumnae Associate, Greenwich Academy, Kavya Kumar
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 3- Practicing Mid Level Career
Elective Session
Advancement is more than fundraising and participation, it’s about authentically engaging your entire school community to create lifelong value. This session will share how Greenwich Academy reimagined its Career Resource Center as a driver of alumnae engagement, parent participation, and strategic advancement goals. From “going back to basics” to leveraging technology, building community partnerships, and creating meaningful mentorship opportunities, you’ll learn how this integrated approach supports students from their first day on campus through every career stage. Discover how putting mentorship in motion leads to stronger relationships, deeper institutional loyalty, and, ultimately, transformational philanthropy.