Episode 10: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Rossie Ogilvie

Heather and Brad chat with Rossie Ogilvie, Vice-Principal (Advancement) at The University of Sydney about the recent AU$20 million donation received for immunology research from CLEARbridge Foundation; the award-winning publication ‘A Billion Possibilities: Stories from the INSPIRED Philanthropic Campaign’ and how it was used for high-touch donor engagement, leading to bequest confirmations and a major gift. Rossie also shares her thoughts on why engagement has to be even more intentional in our new environment, where trust is extremely critical, and what is next for her team. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on how we can frame the role of advancement in bringing in funding for the University in an era where all universities will be tightening their belt, and three tips to overcome future challenges in advancement.