Advancement Academy: Start the school year off strong! This transformative opportunity provides leaders in Admission, Development, Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, and School Heads to come together over the summer to collaborate on advancement initiatives and strategies.
Summer Institute: Whether you’re new to independent schools, hoping to excel in a recent promotion, or looking to master a specific skill, explore the latest research, leading methodology, and best practices in our Summer Institute workshops.
Virtual Workshops: Dig into the “nuts and bolts” around your day-to-day operations from the comfort of campus. Our Virtual Workshops, offered at various times throughout the school year, address questions and deliver solutions you can implement right away for immediate impact in your role.
Webinars: Bite-sized professional development for all positions on a wide variety of topics and led by industry experts. Our webinars are offered throughout the school year.
Heads Retreat: Designed for Heads of School, this retreat-style event provides time to refocus, reflect, and discuss emerging trends alongside peers who understand the critical and unique role of headship.
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How to Create a Multi-Year Development Plan
Date(s): 2/11/2026 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Build a clear, belief-driven fundraising roadmap that helps your team set priorities, align messaging, and make effective decisions year after year.
$161.00
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AI Readiness Framework Dimension 1 & 2: Mission and Leadership (for Levels 1-2)
Date(s): 2/18/2026 ● Time: 12:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Clarify what AI readiness means for your school by establishing shared language, guardrails, and leadership alignment before AI use outpaces strategy.
$161.00
General
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AI Readiness Framework Dimension 1 & 2: Mission and Leadership (for Levels 3-4)
Date(s): 2/19/2026 ● Time: 12:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Move from alignment to execution by establishing clear leadership, shared ownership, and thoughtful governance to guide AI decisions across the school.
$161.00
General
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Tuition Increases: Has the Market Reached Elasticity Yet?
Date(s): 2/25/2026 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Explore what ISM’s latest research reveals about tuition, enrollment risk, and pricing decisions schools can no longer avoid.
$161.00
General
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Building a Leadership Giving Program Through the Annual Fund
Date(s): 3/11/2026 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Discover a practical framework for strengthening leadership participation, increasing top-tier annual gifts, and building momentum over three years.
$161.00
General
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Establishing a Donor Portfolio System for Major Donor Management
Date(s): 4/15/2026 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Explore a disciplined, relationship-centered approach to managing major donors through clear portfolios, moves management, and shared leadership responsibility.
$161.00
General
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Building a Multi-Year Planned Giving Program
Date(s): 5/13/2026 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Build a sustainable, donor-centered program that integrates into everyday development work and delivers lasting results.
$161.00
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Using Fundraising and Development Reports to Drive Strategy and Accountability
Date(s): 6/10/2026 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Design and use the right development reports to inform leadership decisions, measure progress, and sustain multi-year fundraising success.
$161.00
General
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