Leaders who build a support network and emphasize their own health and well-being are prepared to enjoy a higher level of success. However, leaders who set a frenetic pace, such as sending work emails throughout the weekend, hinder their ability to thrive — and model that behavior to those they supervise.
Even in healthy school communities, challenge and conflict will occur. Leaders who start from a position of physical and mental strength are better positioned to regulate their emotions in the face of such events and situations.
l would like to conclude with a few thoughts from one who has been a Trustee, to other Trustees. This is such a marvelous opportunity I can’t let it go by.
Now these are not necessarily things that I have done successfully or things in which I participated, but they are things that I rather wish I had done.
The wealth profile of a school refers to a comprehensive assessment of the financial capacity and philanthropic potential of its donor base. Through the process of wealth screening, the profile of your school helps you analyze the wealth, giving history, and capacity of current and potential donors.
Join Phil Higgison, ISM Consultant; Herb Soles, ISM Adjunct Consultant; and Jesse Roberts, Unbound Brand General Manager, for an overview of how you can better assess the wealth profile at your school using a combination of public record data, philanthropy databases, and algorithms.
ISM has long posited a relationship between faculty culture and the student experience. And we have been tracking each for the past seven years (2017–2023) — watching trends before, during, and after the pandemic.
Join Bryan Smyth, ISM Senior Consultant and Director of Research, for a reveal of some surprising results! He will also discuss what may happen in and around schools in the near future and help you make informed decisions about prioritizing faculty culture during crises.
Effective communication during a school crisis starts long before a severe problem actually occurs — it's all about planning and preparation. Key to this preparation is identifying common vulnerabilities in school crisis communication strategies and fortifying weak spots.
An effective Board is a hallmark of a highly functioning school. One strategy guaranteed to enhance Board effectiveness is to establish committees with clearly defined charges. This simple idea has many benefits.
Did you know independent schools have a distinct advantage when it comes to Giving Tuesday fundraising? Discover how you can tap your biggest asset — your donor relationships.
Whether you’re just getting started or already planning your campaign, learn how to turn these personal connections into record-breaking donations. Join Holman Gao, Founder and CEO of Boost My School, as he demonstrates actionable strategies for unlocking your school’s Giving Tuesday superpower and addresses your specific questions about fine-tuning your campaign.
Whether you are part of a large development team, a “one-person show,” or a School Head working without a dedicated development director, your ability to efficiently manage data, process gifts, support volunteers, and direct the cultivation and solicitation of major gift prospects has a profound difference to your bottom line.
Join ISM’s expert development team — ISM Consultants Michael Christopher and Phil Higginson, and ISM Adjunct Consultant Herb Soles — as they discuss administrative and operational approaches to set you and your Board up for fundraising success.
Development plays a crucial role in your school's success and long-term strategic growth. An accountable Development Office must evaluate how well its operations reflect best practices and whether its objectives are achieved. Join ISM’s expert development team — ISM Consultants Michael Christopher and Phil Higginson, and ISM Adjunct Consultant Herb Soles — as they present an overview of the various aspects of successful development operations.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been successful growth strategies used by for-profit and non profit businesses. The increasingly competitive landscape for private-independent schools is widening the gap between schools that are thriving and those that are just surviving. At this challenging moment, serious conversations around right-sizing and merging can help school leaders begin to chart a strategic path forward.