Women Leaders in Advancement

Accelerating High-Performing Women into Executive Leadership

Women are the majority in advancement—yet hold roughly one-third of advancement executive roles.

RISE is Our Response: a 10-month leadership journey designed to change that.

This research-backed, cohort-based program equips high-achieving women to boldly step into executive roles without compromising who they are. Participants will develop sustainable leadership practices rooted in their values while learning how to effectively tackle the unique barriers women face in leadership.

Why RISE?

  • Close the Leadership Gap: Prepare high-achieving women to confidently step into executive advancement roles.

  • Organizational ROI: Female CEOs deliver 20% better financial performance in the two years following appointment (S&P). Furthermore, diverse leadership teams deliver up to 25% better results (McKinsey & Co) and are 25% more likely to drive innovation and growth (Boston Consulting Group).

  • Leverage Bryant Group Expertise: Decades in executive coaching, leadership development and advancement search prepares women to thrive in the C-suite.

The RISE Experience: 10 Transformative Months

Designed for busy, high-achieving women leaders in advancement, RISE combines:

  • Quarterly In-Person Intensives (Chicago & Dallas):

    • Four immersive, high-energy intensives where women leaders sharpen their executive presence, solve real-world advancement challenges, hear from guest speakers who’ve led at the top and build sponsor networks alongside peers and trailblazers.

  • Monthly Virtual Sessions:

    • Virtual 90-minute sessions that keep the momentum going. Fresh perspectives from senior women leaders, real-time problem-solving with peers and quick-hit workshops designed for immediate use back at work.

  • Personalized Coaching:

    • Personalized 1:1 support for career strategy, confidence-building and leadership integration. Quarterly coaching included with option for monthly add-on.

What Leaders and Institutions Gain

For Participants:

  • Unshakeable confidence and authentic executive presence

  • Resilient leadership skills and influence in high-stakes environments

  • A lasting network of women leaders and champions

For Organizations:

  • Stronger leadership pipeline and talent retention

  • Inclusive culture with results-driven leadership

  • Greater organizational performance and innovation

Hear from Mo Cotton Kelly, CPO/Sr VP for Alumni Relations at the University of Connecticut, about the power of RISE!

“The tailored feedback I’ve received, rooted in my unique environment, has inspired me to explore new approaches...and drive my organization forward.”
— Rachel Schaefer, Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President of Advancement & Partnerships and Co-Campaign Director - University of Central Florida

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