Design a high-level Advancement plan in this fast-paced, three-hour Strategy Sprint.
Advancement professionals are often pulled in multiple directions, balancing fundraising, engagement, marketing, and institutional priorities. This fast-paced, hands-on Strategy Sprint gives participants the time and structure to step back, reflect, and design a high-level strategic plan that aligns with their institution’s vision and advancement goals.
Through guided exercises, peer discussions, and a practical toolkit, participants will leave with a clear framework that integrates philanthropy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications.
Whether building a new plan or refining an existing one, this session provides clarity, focus, and actionable insights without requiring endless meetings.
100% Online
3 Hours
AU $300
What to Expect
- Brief presentation with practical frameworks
- Interactive exercises to map strategy against institutional priorities
- Peer-to-peer learning and feedback
- A toolkit to refine and implement with your team
Intended Audience
Advancement leaders, development professionals, and institutional managers responsible for strategy, planning, or team alignment.
Learning Outcomes
- An Advancement Roadmap – Build a high-level plan that aligns with vision and priorities.
- Practical Tools for Implementation – Gain a ready-to-use template/toolkit for team refinement and delivery.
- Confidence in Strategic Conversations – Learn techniques to communicate your plan with leadership, donors, and stakeholders.
- Resource Prioritisation Skills – Strengthen your ability to balance limited resources while keeping long-term goals in focus.
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About Workshop Facilitator
Heather Hamilton
Founder, Advfinity
Heather is a senior executive with 30+ years of international experience in the for-purpose sector, including education advancement. She brings deep expertise in integrated advancement, having led strategic initiatives across stakeholder engagement, alumni strategy, partnerships, philanthropy, and institutional marketing and communications in Australia, Asia, and Canada.
As the founder of Advfinity, she partners with purpose-driven organisations to develop strategies and frameworks that increase engagement and support sustainable funding models.
