SA/NT Chapter Professional Development; Integrated Advancement: Aligning Strategy, Teams and Leadership
Strong advancement outcomes don’t happen by accident — they are built by aligned, well-led teams working toward shared goals. Leading Teams is a practical, insight-driven session facilitated by Sarah Sutter, designed for school and education leaders who want to strengthen collaboration, clarity and strategic impact across advancement functions. In this session, we’ll explore:
What ‘integrated advancement’ is and why it matters
Understand the principles of being integrated even when teams operate independently and why alignment across marketing and communications, engagement, enrolments and admissions and other non-teaching teams is critical to achieving strategic goals.
Different schools, different models
Consider a range of advancement structures and operating models, recognising that context matters. Participants will reflect on what works best for their School’s size, culture and priorities.
Shared goals and KPIs
Learn how to set meaningful shared goals and performance indicators that align teams, focus effort and make progress visible across the organisation.
Meaningful collaboration
Explore practical approaches to improving communication and collaboration, reducing silos, increasing efficiency and strengthening trust between teams.
Key takeaways
- What integrated advancement is and why it matters
- Different schools, different models
- Shared goals and KPIs
Sarah brings more than 25 years of national and international leadership experience to her work, drawing on her background as a former CEO, senior executive and elite athlete who represented Australia in netball. Having experienced both the highs of achievement and the pressures of leading through complex change, she blends the discipline and resilience of elite sport with empathy, insight and strategic thinking developed through leading diverse teams and organisations.
Her approach is grounded in the belief that leadership growth starts from within. Through coaching and workshops, Sarah focuses on uncovering strengths, addressing blind spots and embedding wellbeing into leadership practice, supporting leaders to be confident, constructive and capable of inspiring lasting change across their teams and organisations.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Venue: Thomas Pavilion, Westminster School, 1/23 Alison Ave, Marion South Australia 5043
Parking: Entry via Gate 4 to park on campus. Otherwise, street free on-parking is available nearby.
Cost: Free for Members. $75.00 (+gst) for Non-Members
