Grace Under Pressure: Fundraising Leadership That Builds Resilience — and Results

Grace Under Pressure: Fundraising Leadership That Builds Resilience — and Results

Great fundraising starts with great leadership. Yet in today’s climate of constant change, rising goals, and mounting pressure, even experienced leaders are feeling the strain. How can you stay grounded, motivate your team, and keep fundraising performance strong when the pace never slows?

Join three senior fundraising executives — with leadership experience across organizations such as the USO, Chapters Health, Operation Smile, St. Jude, IFC, and AARP Foundation — for an engaging, candid conversation on how resilient, emotionally intelligent leadership drives long-term fundraising success.

Drawing on decades of scaling organizations through uncertainty, they’ll share real-world stories of growth, trust, and patience — from investing through lean years to navigating internal silos and donor expectations. You’ll discover how empathy, inclusion and wellbeing translate into stronger relationships, clearer decision-making, and sustainable results.

Expect reflection, peer dialogue, and actionable strategies you can apply right away. You’ll leave with renewed energy, a sharper leadership toolkit, and practical ways to build a culture that sustains both your team — and your fundraising outcomes — no matter what the world throws your way.