Advancement Forum for Independent Schools
September 12, 2022
9:00am-2:00pm CDT
@ The Covenant School, Nashville

Presented by: Jeff Jowdy, President of Lighthouse Counsel and Senior Consultants Kathy Gaston, and Susan Hosbach.
Panel: TAIS Heads of School and Advancement/Development Directors from around the state: Timothy Gibson, Head of School at St. George's Independent School; Will Kesler, Head of School at Battle Ground Academy; Ali Gant, Chief Development Officer at Girls Preparatory School; and Anne Westfall, Director of Development at the University School of Nashville. 

Agenda: This day-long workshop is for Heads of School, Advancement/Development Departments, and members of the Board of Directors to come together as a team.

• Continental Breakfast & Conversation
• What You Need in Place for a Major Campaign to Excel
• Lightning Round Topics: Understanding Planned Giving: Keeping it Simple, Enriching Annual Giving: Positioning for Success, and Deepening Alumni Engagement
• Lunch
• Advancing Advancement: A Panel Conversation featuring TAIS Heads of School and Advancement/Development Directors from around the state: Timothy Gibson, Head of School at St. George's Independent School; Will Kesler, Head of School at Battle Ground Academy; Ali Gant, Chief Development Officer at Girls Preparatory School; and Anne Westfall, Director of Development at the University School of Nashville. 

Target Audience:

Heads of School, Advancement/Development Directors, Advancement/Development Staff, and Board of Directors

Pricing Per Person:
TAIS Member Schools: $165
Guests: $245 
Continental Breakfast, snacks, and lunch are included in the workshop fee.

If you were to have any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to Kristina Kalb.

REGISTER HERE

TAIS Board-Approved Cancellation Policy
Attendees will receive a full refund for an in-person event if they cancel up to three weeks prior to the event and a 50% refund up to two weeks before the event. Refunds are not possible after two weeks prior to the event due to the costs incurred for food orders and other administrative and setup fees. All refunds will reflect a 15% administration fee.