Nine-figure campaigns are becoming common, but the requirements for success include courage, and a steady hand— and they remain critical even when your institution is also navigating significant change. In this session, we will share some philanthropic trends from the independent school landscape, and seasoned advancement leaders will share candid insights from campaigns launched or sustained during leadership transitions and ambitious strategic plans (and fundraising goals!)

Together, we’ll explore how to build authentic trust and strong systems that unite leaders, boards, staff, and donors; develop compelling cases for support aligned to long-term strategy; balance continuity with fresh vision; and avoid common pitfalls. Whether you have a new Head of School or CDO stepping into transformational goals or are a veteran launching a campaign of unprecedented scale, this discussion will offer practical strategies and lessons learned to help your school plan, adapt, and succeed.