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Trustee Education Series | Philanthropic Landscape & Trends

Trustee Education Series | Philanthropic Landscape & Trends

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (EDT)

Zoom

Event Details

The Trustee Education Series is designed to foster collaboration and enhance the partnership between trustees and heads of school, ensuring effective governance and strategic leadership. Through insightful discussions, sharing of best practices, and expert guidance, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities, strengthen their working relationships, and explore innovative approaches to address the unique challenges faced by independent schools. Don’t miss this opportunity to align your vision, amplify your impact, and elevate your school’s success.

Speaker:

Bob Weston
Senior Vice President, CCS Fundraising 

Bio

Bob Weston, senior vice president, brings to CCS 30 years of independent school experience and expertise as an educator, administrator, and fundraiser. During his career, Bob has held several senior administrative positions and worked extensively on hiring and recruiting faculty, collaborating on institutional strategic planning, and directing annual, major gifts, and capital campaign fundraising programs.

Bob has worked with dozens of schools on a variety of studies, assessments, leadership trainings, and capital campaigns. A seasoned fundraiser with a keen understanding of the unique value proposition of an independent school education, Bob has supported case development, particularly as it relates to the importance of endowment, as well as donor engagement strategies that have elevated philanthropic support and helped schools conduct successful campaigns ranging from $5 million to over $100 million.

Bob received his M.A. in English literature from Middlebury College and his B.A. in English from Amherst College.

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