Join us for lunch and networking with other Boston-area advancement professionals.

ToucanTech co-founder Kate Jillings will share what schools around the world are doing to move the needle on engagement, plus the AI shortcuts saving advancement teams time. Then it's open conversation over lunch, and you'll leave with some colorful ToucanTech goodies and a summary of the best ideas from the day.

The event will be held at the Harbor Room at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in Seaport, with onsite/ nearby free parking and a buffet lunch with a range of delicious menu options.

What we'll cover

• An interactive donor wall that gave supporters a reason to revist their alumni community
• A flash networking directory that's given people instant access to careers benefits
• Concurrent micro events across time zones to mark a big anniversary year
• A digital raffle that turned a routine appeal into a genuine engagement moment
• AI shortcuts advancement teams are using for segmenting lists and creating content

Timings

• 11:00 am: Arrival, coffee, and introductions
• 11:15 am: Five engagement quick wins from around the world with Kate Jillings
• 11:45 am: Group exercise: Which one could work at your school?
• 12.00 noon: Buffet lunch opens, discussion and Q&A continue
• 1:00 pm: Wrap up

Kate Jillings

Co-Founder of ToucanTech, NotProfit Trustee, School Parent Fundraising Adviser

Myron Spence

Specialist in Association/ Alumni Management Software, Head of Sales at ToucanTech

Beth Fenwick Garner

School Fundraising Consultant, Former Advancement Director in the Baltimore area