Member Benefits

AeXIS offers a variety of member benefits invaluable to busy advancement professionals, including:

Programming & Resources

AeXIS Listserv and Online forums

The listserv is open to all members and is an efficient way to ask timely questions and and share resources with other advancement peers. Online topic-specific forums are another way to share information and resources on distinct topics like alumni relations, capital campaign, databases, parent engagement, and much more.

Think Tank Thursdays

Offered free to members 6-8 times per school year, Think Tank Thursdays are opportunities for our members to gather virtually to hear from peers about a topic, connect in small groups to discuss current trends.

Annual Conference

Offered once a year, usually in June, the AeXIS Annual Conference offers practical and strategic ideas and support, as well as meaningful networking, all at an affordable cost.

AeXIS User Groups

User groups are an excellent way for professionals in certain roles to share information with peers on specific topics and discuss dilemmas and trends. These groups gather in person or remotely on a regular basis. Groups are typically organized by job type; these include but are not limited to: Database, Annual Fund, Alumni, Capital Campaign, Communications, and Events.

Online Community and Networking

Find job postings and vendor listings, share resources and search the archives on specific topics.

Mentor Program

Currently under development, AeXIS intends to create a mentorship program that supports the professional growth of advancement professionals at any stage of their career.

Data and Analytics

Annual Survey

The annual survey is sent to member schools in the summer and results are shared in the fall. Survey results are shared with those schools that participated. Data includes fundraising results, Advancement office structure and budget, events, alumni programming, and additional information.