CASE-NAIS Independent Schools Conference 2025

Burning Down the House with the Talking Heads: Leading Your School's Next Campaign

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM EST
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Farr, Principal and Independent Schools Practice Leader, Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy, Lindsey Field, Director, Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy, J.P. Culley, Head of School, Holland Hall, Mariandl Hufford, President and Head of School, Miami Country Day School, Meshea Matthews, Head of School, St. John's Episcopal School, John McVeigh, Head of School, Holderness School, Cecil Stodghill, Head of School, The Altamont School
Competencies: Industry or Sector ExpertiseLeadership
Experience Level: Level 5All Levels
Elective Session
Fundraising

In this panel discussion, a few talking heads (of school) will burn down misperceptions in campaign planning and share how each prepared their school, their Board, their advancement team, and themselves for a successful, efficient, and goal-achieving campaign. The panelists will share the keys to their successes; the challenges they encountered and overcame; and the surprises along the way. What have they learned that they wish they knew before? How much time have they devoted to campaign work? What are their regrets, if any? What are their words of advice? Topics addressed will include distilling campaign priorities from strategic and master plans; ensuring collaboration among Board committees; resourcing and partnering with the advancement office; working with campaign volunteers; and more. Come prepared with your own questions to ask!