Advancement + Fundraising Isaacson, Miller's advancement practice supports the full range of organizations across the civic sector. Unique Experience We bring a unique combination of executive search quality and expertise, allied with a commitment to and knowledge of the advancement field. Image Our ExpertiseOur substantial advancement practice serves higher education, healthcare, research institutes, cultural organizations, independent schools, climate, and the full range of philanthropic organizations. Our practice focuses on senior-level roles paired with our depth of expertise in building out teams across all levels and functional areas within advancement. Complementing this work, the Isaacson, Miller team brings a breadth of experience to searches in communications, marketing, and external and government affairs. One Specialized TeamWe bring a unique combination of executive search quality and expertise, as well as the ability to tailor our search strategy and process to factor in external and internal dynamics, economics, and broader trends in the sector. We have a seasoned and dedicated team exclusively committed to search in the advancement field, who bring a highly relational approach to engaging relevant networks and leveraging a depth of knowledge in the advancement space to the benefit of our clients. Our Track Record 40+ Years of Experience + Results We understand the characteristics that define visionary, inclusive, and effective leaders capable of guiding our clients to a successful future. 1.1k+ Advancement Searches We have led over eleven hundred advancement searches since our founding. 1 Specialized Team We have one specialized advancement team; seasoned and dedicated, and exclusively committed to search in the advancement field. 20+ Advancement Consultants Our specialized team consists of 20+ advancement consultants who bring years of experience and expertise in the field. Client Results in Advancement View All Stanford University Chief Athletics Development Officer Brian Campbell, MBA Read More Chapman University Vice President of Development and Constituent Engagement Tracy Mendoza, MBA, MA Read More Australia Climate Impact Initiative Executive Director Flora Grant Read More Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Assistant Vice President of Development Kacy Bullard, JD Read More Stanford University Vice President for Alumni Affairs and President of the Stanford Alumni Association Michelle Landrey Cline, MBA Read More Santa Clara University Vice President for University Relations Amy Yancey, MS Read More University of California Riverside Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement Travis Smith, MBA Read More The Morton Arboretum Vice President of Development Christie Hoyt Read More University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice President of the UI Foundation Dale Wright, MPA Read More Previous Next Current Advancement Searches View All Advancement + Fundraising | Higher Education Vice President for Advancement Rhode Island School of Design Advancement + Fundraising | Environment, Conservation, + Sustainability Senior Director of Strategic Philanthropy and External Affairs Rainforest Foundation US Advancement + Fundraising | Environment, Conservation, + Sustainability Chief Development Officer Monterey Bay Aquarium Advancement Expertise by Role Alumni Relations + Engagement Athletic Development Campaign Leadership Chief Philanthropy Officers Complex Assets Corporate Relations Development Operations Donor Recognition Executive Vice Presidents Foundation CEOs Foundation Relations Gift Planning Major Gifts Parent Giving Philanthropic Advising Principal Gifts Senior Vice Presidents Stewardship Strategic Initiatives Transformational Gifts Vice Presidents Trusted Advancement Partners to the Civic Sector Our Advancement Team has unique expertise recruiting for leadership roles in advancement, communications and marketing, external affairs, and government affairs, across the following sectors: Academic Medicine AdvocacyArts + Culture Community Health CentersCommunity HospitalsConservationEnvironmentFaith-BasedHigher Education Human ServicesIndependent SchoolsK-12 EducationLiving InstitutionsMuseumsResearch InstitutesSustainabilityThink Tanks Connect with our Advancement Practice. Contact us. We look forward to learning more about how we can help.
Chapman University Vice President of Development and Constituent Engagement Tracy Mendoza, MBA, MA Read More
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Assistant Vice President of Development Kacy Bullard, JD Read More
Stanford University Vice President for Alumni Affairs and President of the Stanford Alumni Association Michelle Landrey Cline, MBA Read More
University of California Riverside Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement Travis Smith, MBA Read More
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Senior Vice President of the UI Foundation Dale Wright, MPA Read More
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