UPCOMING WEBINARS
The Role of the Head in an Asking Conversation: How to Close Gifts Organically and Smoothly
Current and aspiring school leaders: is "making the ask" a fundraising fear? Join us to discover how Heads of School can transform awkward solicitations into inspiring conversations!
During our time together, we'll share how you can use your unique leadership position to:
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Lead donor conversations that naturally flow toward enthusiastic and joyous giving
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Ask powerful questions that connect donors' values with your school's vision
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Recognize the perfect moment to present the opportunity
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Partner effectively with development staff for maximum impact
You'll leave with specific techniques and renewed confidence to secure those transformative gifts your school deserves.
Register now—because when Heads master the art of the ask, extraordinary things happen!
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Presenters: Gail Perry, Founder & President, and Dr. Kathryn Gamble, VP of Client Advancement, Gail Perry Group
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This webinar is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the art of fundraising. Your school must be a member of The Heads Network in order to participate.
PAST WEBINARS
Middle Level Leadership Development
There is a growing and troubling leadership crisis impacting education worldwide. Simply put, teachers are increasingly reluctant to step into leadership roles, and those who do are not being set up for success. In this exclusive webinar, Sarah Prevette and Sandra Nagy from Future Design School unpack action research from the latest edition of the Future of Education Report, demystify the emerging trend of middle level leadership development in K-12 schools, and provide actionable strategies, look-fors, and tools for Heads Network members.
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Click here for a PDF summarizing the webinar. Interested in watching the session on demand? Contact Jen Evers for a link.
Seeing Through the Glass Cliff
This session offers an overview of the presenters' own empirical research on the glass cliff phenomenon among women heads of school, as well as broader information drawn from current research about women’s pathways to school leadership and the hazards of those leadership roles. The presenters introduce and define key terms and processes; that is, they discuss the differences—for example—between policy and practice, as well as why this distinction is important to diversifying school leadership. The session also includes the perspective of a seasoned hiring expert.
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Presenters: Lauren Bailes, PhD, Associate Professor, Program Coordinator, EdD in Educational Leadership, University of Delaware School of Education; Tom Hudnut, Search Consultant, RG175; and Sarah Odell, PhD, Dean of Faculty, San Francisco University High School
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Contact Jen Evers for a link to view the session on demand.