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Fundraising Through Change: Strategies for Independent Schools
An NWAIS workshop series carried out in partnership with CCS Fundraising designed to help advancement teams to explore contemporary independent school development practices and learn how tune-up their school's fundraising strategies.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (10:00AM-11:30AM PT / 11:00AM-12:30PM MT)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (10:00AM-11:30AM PT / 11:00AM-12:30PM MT) Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (10:00AM-11:30AM PT / 11:00AM-12:30PM MT)
Audience
This interactive workshop series is designed for independent school advancement leaders. Other school leaders, especially those whose work intersects with development are also invited to attend.
Workshop Series Description
This three-part workshop series is designed for advancement professionals, Heads of School, and volunteer leaders navigating the evolving landscape of philanthropy. Whether you’re preparing for your first campaign, growing annual funds, or adapting strategies to meet the needs of next-gen parents, these three sessions will offer practical tools and fresh insights to strengthen your development program and build long-term resiliency.
Note: Each session builds on the last, so attending the full series will give you the most powerful results.
Session Descriptions
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (10:00AM-11:30AM PT / 11:00AM-12:30PM MT) Session 1: From Strategic Vision to Fundraising Success Create a foundation for fundraising success by turning your school’s priorities into a compelling fundraising case—whether you’re refining your annual program or launching a campaign. - Turn funding priorities into a compelling case for support
- Design smaller or first-time capital campaigns for maximum impact
- Integrate annual giving with campaign goals and messaging
- Build momentum with clear phases and effective volunteer leadership
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (10:00AM-11:30AM PT / 11:00AM-12:30PM MT)
Session 2: Resilient Leadership Partnerships in Challenging Times Strengthen collaboration across leadership roles while fostering trust with your community and donors—even in moments of tension or transition. - Define roles and build a chain of communication between Heads, advancement leads, and the board chair
- Nurture a culture of philanthropy that weathers headwinds
- Prioritize effectively to maximize your team’s effectiveness
- Retain donors during institutional transitions
BONUS: BRING ALONG YOUR HEAD OF SCHOOL TO JOIN YOU FOR THIS COLLABORATIVE SESSION
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (10:00AM-11:30AM PT / 11:00AM-12:30PM MT) Session 3: Adaptable Fundraising for a New Generation Engage the next generation of parents, alumni, and donors with forward-looking strategies that meet them where they are. - Connect with Millennial and Gen Z parents through values-based messaging
- Explore how AI can expand your team’s fundraising capacity
- Rethink alumni engagement to match shifting expectations
- Evaluate the role of events through a strategic ROI lens
Our workshop leaders bring extensive experience in independent school fundraising:
Katlyn Torgerson, Executive Vice President, CCS Fundraising
Nicole Stratton, Senior Vice President, CCS Fundraising
Nanci Kauffman, Senior Consultant, CCS Fundraising
Read More About Our Facilitators Here
Registration
Registration is now open!
Participants will register for the full series. In the case that you are not able to attend all four sessions in real time, all registrations include access to session recordings. Links to recordings will remain active for one month following each session and
should not be shared.
Pricing
Course Registration (Includes access to all three workshops, session resources, and recordings*)
Member Schools - $125
Non-Members - $225
* Links to recordings will remain active for one month following each session.
Cancellation
Substitutions may be made any time prior to the workshop. Written cancellations received before the start of the course are eligible for a refund after a $50 cancellation fee.
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