CASE All Districts Online 2023-Closing Plenary

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In the final session of the All District Conference, Sue Cunningham, President and CEO of CASE, congratulated the winners of the 2023 Circle of Excellence Awards. She expressed gratitude to the volunteer judges who selected the winners from over 4,000 entries. The session then transitioned into a fireside chat with Deb Taft, CEO and co-owner of Lindauer. Taft shared her leadership journey and the importance of mentors and self-agency in her development. She emphasized the need for continuous learning and cultivating a mindset of openness to failure. Cunningham and Taft discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion in the advancement profession and the need to create a sense of belonging for all. They also touched on the global perspective in the field of advancement and the importance of cross-cultural competencies. In response to audience questions, Cunningham and Taft addressed topics such as finding mentorship outside of one's organization, handling political differences with CEOs, and empowering staff to build confidence. The session concluded with thanks to the conference organizers, volunteers, and participants.

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CASE Career Level: 1-6
CASE Competencies: Leadership, Integrity & Professionalism

Keywords

All District Conference

Circle of Excellence Awards

leadership journey

diversity and inclusion

continuous learning

global perspective

cross-cultural competencies

empowering staff