Advancement Academy

Join colleagues from all areas of advancement for purposeful professional learning to advance your school’s mission.
Advancement Academy
Advancement Academy

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Advancing Together  

At our Annual Advancement Academy, participants across all areas of advancement engage in interactive sessions with the guidance of dedicated mentors and collaborate to assess their schools’ strengths and opportunities. Attendees leave empowered with an action plan to immediately implement at their school.

Here's a quick recap of Advancement Academy 2025. You can also see photos from the event on our Facebook page.

 


 

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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:

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“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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