CEO Mastermind — Beyond the Ask: Building a Fundraising Powerhouse

What does it take to launch a successful fundraising campaign? And how can presidents and chancellors position their institutions for success?

Join AFIT members John Avendano, President of Florida State College at Jacksonville, and Robert Garza, President of Palo Alto College, for a candid, CEO conversation about the opportunities, challenges, and strategies behind successful institutional fundraising.

Drawing on their leadership experiences, we'll explore:

• Campaign readiness

• Feasibility studies

• Engaging external expertise

• Building and nurturing relationships with donors and community partners

• Creating a culture of philanthropy

Together, participants will exchange lessons learned, discuss practical approaches, and identify opportunities to take their institutions’ fundraising efforts to the next level.

Panelists:

• John Avendano, Florida State College at Jacksonville (FL) 
• Robert Garza, Palo Alto College (TX) 

Who's Invited: 

• AFIT Member CEOs
• Invited guest CEOs

Request an Invitation:

• AFIT member CEOs will receive a calendar invite with a Zoom link.
• Guest CEOs can use the Contact Us form to request an invitation.