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. 

Register here

Full participation in the AeXIS Think Tank Thursday 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 is 

Past Think Tank Thursday:

Previous Think Tank Thursdays ( Past Think Tank Thursday recordings can be found in AeXIS Member Forums under Member Benefits.) 

  • Feb 2026: Addressing Philanthropy Trends in a Way that Works for YOUR School 
  • Jan 2026: Engaging Alumni in the Life of the School Alumni Relations
  • Nov 2025: AeXIS Survey data results & Benchmarking
  • Oct 2025: Beyond Thank You Notes: The Stewardship and Donor Relationship Deep Dive 
  • Sept 2025:  2026 Tax Law Changes & Their Impacts on Charitable Giving
  • April 2025: Strategic Use of AI in the Fundraising Cycle
  • March 2025: Inclusive Stewardship
  • February 2025: Optimizing Your Career at All Stages
  • January 2025: How to Be Happier at Work in 2025
  • September 2024: Strategically Transforming Your Culture of Giving
  • October 2024: Utilizing Partnerships to Increase Effectiveness
  • November 2024: AeXIS Survey Results and Trends
  • March 2024: Community Engagement
  • December 2023: Let's Talk About the Annual Fund
  • October 2023: A Gathering for Directors
  • May 2023: All About Galas
  • February 2023: Trustee Pipeline with Barbara Barron