Advancement Academy

SONESTA REDONDO BEACH & MARINA, REDONDO BEACH, CA | JULY 21–25, 2025
Advancement Academy
Advancement Academy

Start the school year off strong!

This transformative event brings together leaders in the areas of admission, alumni relations, development, enrollment, fundraising, and marketing communications — along with School Heads — to collaborate on advancement initiatives and strategies.

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Virtual Workshops
Summer Institute 
Advancement Academy
Heads Retreat
Webinars

The Harold Brown Scholarship

ISM established The Harold Brown Scholarship to honor the life and legacy of Harold Brown, a dedicated mentor, leader, and advocate for private-independent school advancement professionals.

Harold, a long-time faculty member of the ISM Advancement Academy, was committed to educating, mentoring, and inspiring advancement professionals, helping them navigate the challenges of independent school fundraising with wisdom, generosity, and a deep belief in the power of relationships.

As Phil Higginson of ISM remarked, “Harold Brown was a dedicated leader in independent school advancement, deeply committed to his work and those around him. He had a true passion for mentoring and found great joy in the ISM Advancement Academy. With a rare gift for making others feel seen and valued, Harold had a way of celebrating everyone he met — leaving them with the sense that, in that moment, they were the most important person in the world.”

 

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Harold Brown