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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.
Attendee Snapshot
School Memberships
The Harold Brown ScholarshipISM 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 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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Develop new skills, gain confidence in your role, and lead with clarity. Be mentored by leaders who are experts in their field, many currently working in private schools today. Get hands-on experience, network with fellow school leaders, and walk away with an action plan you can use the minute you return to campus.
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Starting Strong: Succeeding as a New Teacher in a Private-Independent School
Date(s): 8/11/2025 — 8/12/2025 ● Status: Open
Gain essential strategies to navigate independent school culture, manage responsibilities, communicate effectively, and thrive from day one.
$900.00
General & Silver
$800.00 Gold
$700.00 3+ Person
Structuring Your School's AI Readiness
Date(s): 8/25/2025 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
Confidently launch or level up your school’s AI Planning Committee by using ISM’s AI Readiness Framework to guide mission-aligned, future-focused progress.
$161.00
General
$0.00 For all members
Beyond the Click: How Smarter Website Data Drives Stronger Campaigns
Date(s): 8/26/2025 ● Time: 3:00pm ET ● Status: Open
In a crowded digital space, it’s not about saying more — it’s about saying the right thing to the right families, at the right time.
$0.00
For all members & General