Turning Today’s Higher Ed Challenges into Tomorrow’s Opportunities

About

From shifting political winds to shrinking state budgets, higher education advancement leaders are navigating some of the most complex challenges in decades. Add in an increasingly competitive job market, the challenge of staff burnout, and the pressure to deliver results has never been higher. Yet across the country, chief advancement officers are finding ways not only to adapt but to thrive.

This panel brings together CAOs from different types of institutions to share candid insights and strategies on:

Addressing staff burnout and retention while building resilient teams
Leveraging presidents, deans, and other partners to strengthen advancement impact
Forecasting what’s next for our industry as we head into 2026
Lessons from their best fundraising years— even in tough times

Expect a balance of realism and optimism, with practical takeaways you can apply now and perspective on where our field is heading.

Panelists:

Dexter Bailey, VP for advancement and alumni relations, Caltech
Erin Keller, vice president of advancement, Nevada State
Noelehua Lyons Archambault, VP of Institutional Advancement at Punahou School

Moderator:
Shaun Keister, Vice Chancellor, Development & Alumni Relations, UC Davis

Summary

Availability:

Registration Required

Location:

Online Meeting

Date / Time:

Nov 06, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST

Credit Offered:

No Credit Offered

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