More details about the timing of the days can be found by clicking Learn More and Register, but session descriptions of the two days are below:  

Strengthening from the Inside Out: How Intentional Supervision Fuels Donor and Constituent Relationships 
Sustainable, mission-aligned relationships with donors and constituents are built and maintained through consistent, collaborative work across advancement teams. In this session, we’ll explore how effective supervision directly influences the quality of these external relationships. Through the collaborative donor relationships framework, you’ll examine a supervisor’s role in modeling relationship management, setting shared expectations, reinforcing strategic priorities, and supporting staff in navigating complex donor dynamics.

Leveraging the Five Paths to Leadership® for Effective Supervision  
You’ll explore your results from the Academic Impressions Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment, an intuitive tool designed to enhance self-awareness and deepen understanding of your natural leadership style both under normal and stressful situations. By reflecting on your unique leadership approach, you’ll gain valuable insights enabling you to adapt more effectively, foster collaborative interpersonal relationships, and improve team dynamics.

Designing Valuable Meetings: Applying the Five Paths to Leadership®  
One of the most common ways to build collaboration and trust is in your meetings with your team. Building on what you’ve learned about yourself through the lens of the Five Paths to Leadership®, we’ll focus on how you can design, structure, and lead effective team meetings.

Structuring Purpose-Driven One-on-Ones 
One-on-one meetings are one of the most powerful (and underutilized) tools supervisors have to support performance, engagement, and development. When structured with intention, they can foster deeper alignment, build mutual trust, and surface key challenges before they escalate. In this session, we’ll explore formats for one-on-ones that balance short-term needs with long-term growth. You'll learn how to tailor conversations to individual team members, ensure clarity on fundraising goals and expectations, and use one-on-ones as a consistent leadership practice—not just a calendar item.

Mastering the Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback Across Your Team 
Providing high-quality feedback is a highly impactful way to drive growth within your team, but the process of delivering honest and helpful evaluations of team members’ work is challenging. We’ll explore strategies for delivering and receiving feedback that are both constructive and motivating, even when difficult conversations are necessary. You’ll also learn how to approach feedback with clarity, empathy, and an eye to outcomes, ensuring that it strengthens relationships and fosters continuous improvement.

Managing Time, Talent, and Tasks Through Delegation and Prioritization 
Effective supervision requires more than managing day-to-day tasks—it requires the ability to prioritize what matters most and delegate with clarity and purpose. In this session, we’ll explore frameworks for identifying high-impact responsibilities, aligning tasks with team strengths, and letting go of work that no longer requires your direct involvement.

Creating Environments for High-Performing, Collaborative Advancement Teams 
What truly sets exceptional advancement teams apart? This session explores the core elements of high-performing teams, with a particular focus on collaboration and trust as cornerstones of success. You’ll dive into strategies for fostering open communication, aligning team members’ strengths with organizational goals, and creating an environment where collaboration thrives. Using our High-Performing Teams Assessment, you’ll uncover specific opportunities to improve your team’s performance.