Supervision in Advancement: Focused Strategies for Effective Leadership

Houston, TX | December 9, 2025 8:00 am CT - December 10, 2025 12:00 pm CT

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This training will not be available asynchronously.

Supervision in Advancement: Focused Strategies for Effective Leadership

Houston, TX | December 9, 2025 8:00 am CT - December 10, 2025 12:00 pm CT


Lead with confidence, build high-performing teams, and drive results with strategies tailored for supervising advancement leaders. 

Event Information

Advancement supervisors are more critical than ever for building high-performing, collaborative teams that drive robust donor and constituent relationships. Join us for this workshop, where you’ll learn to adapt your leadership style using the Five Paths to Leadership® framework, empowering you to navigate both every day and high-pressure supervisory situations with greater clarity and purpose. We’ll emphasize the critical role of intentional supervision in shaping internal culture and enhancing external impact. Through advancement-specific scenarios and practical tools, you’ll explore how to lead effective meetings, conduct purposeful one-on-ones, and provide meaningful feedback that fosters team growth. Overall, you’ll leave with a deep understanding of a relationship-centered approach to supervision that strengthens both team dynamics and advancement outcomes.

Who should attend?

This workshop is ideal for current and emerging advancement leaders who supervise individuals or teams, including those in fundraising, alumni relations, donor relations, annual giving, and advancement services. It’s designed for supervisors at any level seeking to lead with more clarity, build trust, develop talent, and strengthen donor and constituent relationships. Those looking to shift their team culture and boost collaboration are encouraged to attend with colleagues. 

Bring a team and get a free consultation session to apply the workshop! Register 3 or more people and save more than $1,000! Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout. 

Agenda

Start & end times: 

Day 1
Registration and breakfast begins at: 8:00 a.m. CT
Sessions begin at: 8:30 a.m. CT
Day 1 ends at: 5:30 p.m. CT

Day 2
Breakfast begins at: 8:00 a.m. CT
Sessions begin at: 8:30 a.m. CT
Workshop ends at: 12:00 p.m. CT

Meals included in registration price: 

  • Day 1: Breakfast, lunch, and networking reception
  • Day 2: Breakfast

To learn more about what we’ll cover, check out the session descriptions. 

Location

The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX 77027

A discounted room rate of $175/night is available – booking link coming soon!