Advancement Institute 2025
May 07, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Hampton Roads Academy (Newport News)
During this in-person event, we will explore best practices and innovations for independent school advancement! This full-day event includes an engaging Keynote, concurrent workshop sessions, and plenty of time for collaboration with VAIS peers.
The Advancement Institute is ideal for professionals in school Admissions, Communications, Marketing, Development, and Philanthropy departments.
KEYNOTE: Casey Bell, Ed.D., ISM Consultant
Parents Gone Wild: Managing Parent Expectations and Bad Behavior from Five Transformative Years
The expectations of private-independent school parents are higher than ever. In fact, many parents now have a “transactional” mentality when it comes to their relationship with your school, administrators, and teachers. Parent expectations are higher than ever and when those expectations are not met, the response is often not in alignment with many of our community values. In this session, we will discuss ways to begin to set expectations at the beginning of the admission process and identify opportunities for you to bring practical application back to your school.
REGISTRATION:
| Who? | Administrative Fee: |
| VAIS Member | $275 |
| Non Member | $550 |
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