AeXIS Think Tank Thursdays
Free to AeXIS members and offered 5-6 times per school year via Zoom, Think Tank Thursdays sessions are designed to support your work with timely, relevant conversations.
Mark your calendar for more Think Tank Thursdays in 2026:
March AeXIS Think Tank Thursday: March 26 | 12:00 PM "What to Know Before You Launch — and After You Close — a Campaign"
Planning a campaign or closing one out? This practical, candid session brings together experienced advancement leaders to share what they wish they had known at the start and what truly matters at the finish. Join Laurel DeMaria Dobbin, Campaign Director at De La Salle High School, and Johnny Avots-Smith, Director of Advancement at Head-Royce School, for an honest conversation on strategy, timing, pitfalls, stewardship, and sustaining momentum after the goal is reached. Designed for advancement professionals at every stage of the campaign lifecycle.
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April AeXIS Think Tank Thursday: April 16 |12:00 PM Parent Giving Trends & Engagement Strategies (FREE FOR ALL TO ATTEND)
We're excited to feature an engaging conversation between Jenn Baker (Mount Tamalpais School) and Hudson Flynn (Boost My School). This session will explore the evolving landscape of parent giving and engagement in K–12 schools — from shifting generosity patterns among young parent demographics to the growing challenge of donor fatigue and the limitations of traditional outreach methods. We'll dig into real data and trends drawn from across school communities, discuss what's changing in parent motivation and behavior, and explore how data-informed strategies can help advancement teams better connect with today's parent donors. The event will include an open discussion so bring your experiences and questions. Don't miss this opportunity to share ideas and gain fresh perspective from peers and practitioners in the field.
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Full participation in the AeXIS Think Tank Thursday listed below are applicable for 1.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification:
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025 TTT
- January 2026 TTT
- February 2026 TTT
- March 2026 TTT
- April 2026 TTT
Past Think Tank Thursday:
Previous Think Tank Thursdays ( Past Think Tank Thursday recordings can be found in AeXIS Member Forums under Member Benefits.)
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