Isaac W. K. Thweatt

Isaac W. K. Thweatt

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Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) impassioned by the intersections of education…

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  • Keynote Presentation: KICA Alumni, Advancement, and Marketing Conference

    The mark of successful change management comes not only in our institutional effectiveness to inspire a belief that change is needed, but in our capacity to move, with agility, from "tried-and-true" to "test-and-try." This keynote presentation and corresponding workshop explored how small college leaders can experiment and take risks - smart risks - to create positive change at their institutions.

  • Keynote Presentation: Maryland Independent Colleges and University Association

    At a convening of senior external relations and advancement executives from Maryland's top independent colleges and universities, this keynote presentation highlighted a structural approach to building a culture of engagement that supports institutional participation in fundraising and brand-building efforts.

  • Keynote Presentation: 2018 NASPA Student Affairs Fundraising Conference

    Let’s explore how student affairs fundraising professionals can elevate their division’s giving needs by deconstructing historical identities around fundraising, mixing marketing and relationship management with traditional fundraising practices, and spicing up implementation with a matrix leadership model.

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  • Keynote Presentation: KICA Alumni, Advancement, and Marketing Conference

    While the success of small colleges is increasingly dependent on private support, many institutions find their traditional donor communities dwindling. This keynote presentation and corresponding workshop explored how small colleges can turn their institutions into one of their community's favorite charities.

  • Multiculturalism and Civility in Leadership

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    Microregional implications of diversifying institutional advancement leadership + reflecting on the sociological implications that race and ethnicity have on today's intergenerational society = a featured presentation that offered tools to recruit, socialize, and support deputy leaders.

    Research on underrepresented cultural minorities and leadership theory was applied. Topics such as multicultural(ism), authenticity, tokenism, situational leadership, and access as it relates to…

    Microregional implications of diversifying institutional advancement leadership + reflecting on the sociological implications that race and ethnicity have on today's intergenerational society = a featured presentation that offered tools to recruit, socialize, and support deputy leaders.

    Research on underrepresented cultural minorities and leadership theory was applied. Topics such as multicultural(ism), authenticity, tokenism, situational leadership, and access as it relates to external affairs officers were explored.

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Honors & Awards

  • Distinguished Black Alumni Award

    George Mason University Black Alumni Chapter

  • Thomas W. Iszard IV Distinguished Alumni Award

    The College of Visual and Performing Arts at George Mason University

  • Professional of the Year

    Council for Advancement & Support of Education, District II

    Recognition of a District II institutional advancement professional (NY to DC) who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in the development of an institutional advancement program or innovative execution of programs within an area of advancement; contributed to the profession through work with CASE; and volunteered in service to the community or charitable organizations.

  • Who's Who in Black Washington DC

    Who's Who Publications, a Real Times Media Company

    Recognized in the third edition of this publication that celebrates African-American leaders from a crossroad of industry and community service.

  • University Diversity Award

    American University President Cornelius M. Kerwin, SPA/BA '71

    An award given to an AU staff member or group who demonstrated respect for all differences (e.g., race, gender, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, career level, style, and opinion). The recipient must have promoted global sensitivity by continuously working to increase knowledge and understanding of other backgrounds, orientations, experiences, cultures, and countries. Additionally, s/he must have created an atmosphere in which others felt accepted and invited to…

    An award given to an AU staff member or group who demonstrated respect for all differences (e.g., race, gender, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, age, career level, style, and opinion). The recipient must have promoted global sensitivity by continuously working to increase knowledge and understanding of other backgrounds, orientations, experiences, cultures, and countries. Additionally, s/he must have created an atmosphere in which others felt accepted and invited to participate and bring their unique perspectives.

  • Vision Award

    American University VP of Development and Alumni Relations

    An award in the American University Office of Development and Alumni Relations given to a staff member who models one of the five guiding principles for the division - Vision.

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