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.
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Redondo Beach, CA - July 21-25, 2025
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Leading Admission & Development Campaigns From the Marketing Communications Seat
Date(s): 10/9/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn how a fully aligned advancement team can best position a school for maximum ROI.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
For Teachers: How to Succeed When You’re New to Teaching in Independent Schools
Date(s): 10/9/2024 — 10/10/2024 ● Status: Open
Explore foundational strategies to help you launch into your new role in an independent school, regardless of how long you’ve been teaching.
Independent schools are unlike any other educational setting. Teachers—attend this workshop to gain the tools you need to be successful from day one. Develop a foundational understanding of how independent schools work, how your school’s mission influences your role as a teacher, and how to flourish from the first day in your new school community.
$645.00
General & Silver
$580.00 Gold
Improving Your Coaching Skills to Foster Staff Growth
Date(s): 10/17/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover how to create a staff culture of professional growth and futurist thinking through coaching.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Winning Development Operations Through Effective Management
Date(s): 10/23/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Explore why a well-managed development operation is critical for the success of your fundraising efforts.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Before You Make the 2025-26 Tuition Decision
Date(s): 10/30/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Gain key insights and practical tools for setting tuition and effectively communicating changes to your community.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
What to Do When a Crisis Goes Social
Date(s): 11/6/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn how to manage your school's reputation online and navigate the complexities of responding to crises as they unfold.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
The Relationship Between Faculty Culture and Student Experience: 7 Years of Data
Date(s): 11/7/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn the surprising findings about the changing dynamics of faculty culture and the student experience during COVID and after the “return to normal.”
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Determining Your School’s Wealth Profile
Date(s): 11/13/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn wealth screening strategies to identify potential donors and determine how much they can give.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Soft, Flat, or Declining Enrollment? Use This Framework to Find Out Why
Date(s): 11/20/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover how to unveil the root causes for declining or flatlining enrollment at your school.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Reframing Self-Care as a Professional Responsibility
Date(s): 12/4/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Learn why prioritizing physical and mental health is key to leadership success.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
How to Successfully, Consistently, and Productively Engage With Donors
Date(s): 12/11/2024 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover how the ISM Donor Cycle serves as a guide to build productive relationships with your donors and prospects.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members