Hear case studies from the faculty that will prove a well-known but often ignored wisdom: it takes a village to raise a child or, in the Advancement context, to bring Advancement projects to fruition. With nods to challenges of fundraising, alumni relations and marcomms professionals, we will look at determinants of success in each of the case studies and discuss the value of a network of internal and external relationships to support leadership without formal reporting lines. More often than not, Advancement professionals will have to navigate challenges and manage a number of relationships to instigate change and ensure success.