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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. 

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Our Expertise

Our 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 Team

We 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.

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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.

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 
  • Advocacy
  • Arts + Culture 
  • Community Health Centers
  • Community Hospitals
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Faith-Based
  • Higher Education 
  • Human Services
  • Independent Schools
  • K-12 Education
  • Living Institutions
  • Museums
  • Research Institutes
  • Sustainability
  • Think Tanks

Connect with our Advancement Practice. 


Contact us. We look forward to learning more about how we can help.