AeXIS Think Tank Thursdays

Free to 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:

Join us for Think Tank Thursday: Engaging Alumni in the Life of the School Alumni Relations Panel on January 15 at 12:00 PM

We’re excited to feature an outstanding lineup of speakers: Adrienne Moon (Presidio Hill School), Mark Geriak (Dunn School), and Julie Kim-Beal (Head-Royce School). This session will dive into hot topics in alumni relations, including strategies for connecting with alumni across generations, engaging them in school life, and retaining alumni volunteers when life gets busy. We’ll explore creative alumni programs, communication methods that work best, and how engagement translates to giving. Plus, hear what our panelists would do differently if starting from scratch!The event will include an audience Q&A so bring your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to share ideas and gain insights from peers in the field. 

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Full participation in AeXIS September 2025, October 2025 and November 2025 TTT is applicable for 1.0 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

 

 

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

  • 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