ROUNDTABLE - Breaking Silos: Building Cross-Department Collaboration for Auxiliary Success!

Auxiliary programs thrive when they are strategically aligned with the broader goals of the school—but building cross-department collaboration isn’t always easy! Let’s swap ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and spark new partnerships that strengthen admissions, academics, development, athletics and auxiliary programs alike. How are you recruiting faculty for enrichment workshops & summer programs? Did you work with your admissions teams this spring on recruiting events & family engagement? Are there opportunities for fundraising collaborations & alumni-driven programs? How are you collaborating with coaches for summer camps & special events? Lessons Learned – What has worked and what barriers exist? What strategies can drive better collaboration in 2025 and beyond? Let’s brainstorm actionable steps to break down silos, maximize impact, and create stronger, mission-aligned auxiliary programs that benefit the entire school community.

This discussion is open to SPARC members only. We welcome and encourage participation from anyone with involvement in auxiliary programs including Directors, Assistant Directors, CFOs, and any other school personnel that are interested. The discussion will be facilitated by SPARC Senior Advisors, with the goal of encouraging the participation of all attendees. Recordings are available to SPARC members within 48 hours on SPARC Connect.