Who We Are

Advancement Partners - we chose our name purposely because it reflects exactly who we are: we do not simply consult, we work with you in a collaborative partnership that maximizes results.

Owner and President Terry Fairholm is a product of Catholic education, a University of Notre Dame graduate ('78 BBA, '82 MBA) and former Regional Director of Development at the University of Notre Dame.

We specialize in institutional advancement consulting and capital campaign management for Catholic secondary education.

We are experienced; we have been in this business for over 20 years and have managed over 150 Catholic high school capital campaigns.

We are regular presenters at national conferences and have contributed articles to national publications.

What We Do

• We manage capital campaigns.
• We create major gift programs.
• We plan, execute and enhance annual funds.
• We create strategic plans and development plans.
• We do development assessments/audits.
• We do financial/capitalization plans.
• We provide interim development office management.
• We provide foundation research and grant-writing.
• We provide comprehensive prospect research.
• We create planned giving programs.
• We facilitate Board development and retreats.
• We provide development counsel.
• We provide advancement staff coaching.
• We conduct advancement workshops and seminars.