Leading Culture Change: A Playbook for New and Aspiring Advancement VPs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Speaker(s): Peter Hayashida, Chair of the Board of Directors, Senior Consultant & Principal, Marts&Lundy, Jennifer Eccles, Vice President for Advancement, Harvey Mudd College, Edgardo Gonzalez, Senior Vice President for University Advancement, Seattle University
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingLeadership
Elective Session
Change is inevitable—but for newly arrived chief advancement officers, it’s also an opportunity. Particularly when job number one is to launch a comprehensive campaign. This panel discussion brings together experienced advancement leaders to share candid insights and practical strategies for navigating into a new organization, aligning teams, building trust, and managing cultural shifts. Panelists will explore how to assess organizational readiness, communicate vision effectively, and foster resilience. Whether you're leading a campaign, restructuring staff, redefining strategy, or all the above at once, this session will offer a tangible framework and real-world lessons to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.