The Annual Virtual Advancement Series
A Yearlong Series for Advancement Professionals and their Collaborators
Join Us Virtually
Join fellow advancement professionals for our popular yearlong virtual series that blends national insight with shared local context. Drawing on his own network of respected national voices, returning moderator Dennis Ring curates a dynamic lineup of 45-minute sessions that foster the interdepartmental collaboration necessary to drive sustainable advancement. Each session balances expert-led presentations with open Q&A and peer exchange. View a complete overview of monthly presentations, guests, and their bios here.
Across the year, you’ll gain actionable strategies, a richer understanding of the national advancement landscape, and the camaraderie of learning alongside peers who truly understand your work.
Featuring Russell James, John Gulla, Lynne Wester, and More
Facilitated by Dennis Ring and a Special Guest Each Month
Tuesdays at 9:00am CT / 10:00am ET
Target Audience: Advancement, Development, and Philanthropy professionals with all levels of experience and their Collaborators
Registration: Our team-based registration affords your entire team access to the entire series. Throughout the year, tag in colleagues from your own department or beyond to leverage this series for the strategic advancement of your work.
About Dennis Ring
Dennis Ring has been in the field of education for almost 40 years in a variety of roles: teacher, coach, athletic director, foundation director, fundraising leader, and more. Through these experiences stretching from Alabama to North Carolina and Tennessee, Dennis has experienced school fundraising from many angles. He believes in engaging all stakeholders as strategic collaborators rather than silos of success. Dennis's relationships with colleagues from across the region have been instrumental in his development, and he values the opportunity to facilitate the same for the TAIS network.
Dennis lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with his wife, Kristen, who is President and Head of School at Hutchison School.
Monthly Guests
August 25: Mark Dobosz, Moziac Senior Life
“From Transactional Fundraising to Transformational Philanthropy”
“AI for Advancement: Prompts That Actually Work”
“Parents Association and Development Office Partnership”
November 17: Russell James, Professor of Charitable Financial Planning at Texas Tech University
“Ten Moves that Lead to Transformational Gifts: Research and Real-World Practice”
"Independent School Financial Models, Access, and the Critical Role of Philanthropy"
“Building Connections through Donor Communications: Listening, Learning and Leading with Impact”
“Creating Conditions That Make Fundraising More Successful”
“Moving Parent Volunteers from Energy to Impact”
"Athletics and Athletic Administrators as a Partner to Your School’s Advancement Success”
"Making the Summer Count: Summer Planning and Collaboration among Communications, Admissions and Development Teams"
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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Team Access for TAIS Members
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$275.00 |
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Team Access for Guests
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$350.00 |
