ISPD Summer Development School, 2023
16Days09Hrs14Min09Sec
New to seasoned pastors, presidents, principals, business managers, parish administrators, development and advancement officers, enrollment management directors, board members, superintendents, faculty and staff members, commission members, volunteers, and more will all gain insight and practical, actionable ideas that can be implemented immediately.

We are the Institute for School & Parish Development
The Institute for School and Parish Development (ISPD) is a national development consulting, coaching, and educational firm working exclusively with Catholic institutions. We serve Catholic schools, parishes, and dioceses by helping them create and establish effective processes that engage people and invite resources in order to make the mission and vision come alive. We invite you to explore our services/offerings and schedule a conversation to discover how we can best serve you.
Key Service Areas
10 Ways ISPD Serves You
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We Are Catholic.
We work exclusively with Catholic schools, parishes, and (arch) dioceses. Our consultants and coaches are Catholic leaders with over 200 years of combined experience in development/advancement.
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Our Mission Is Dynamic.
ISPD Mission: Through consulting, coaching, and educating, we bring people, process, and ministry together to help build the Kingdom of God.
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We Engage People.
In our consulting, coaching, and teaching processes, we show you how to meaningfully engage people in order to grow your mission and vision.
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We Have 33+ Years of Nationwide Experience.
We are proud of our proven track record of successful partnerships with hundreds of Catholic schools, parishes, and (arch) dioceses throughout the country.
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We Are Objective.
We guide you through your challenges, help create strategic solutions, and offer best practices in order to support and integrate your vision, mission, and core values.
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We Consult On-line, On-site, or Hybrid.
Our Assessment, Strategic Planning, Enrollment Management, Capital Campaign, and Total Stewardship processes are fine-tuned for success.
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We Coach On-line.
With our coaching processes, we work with development/enrollment management teams and Catholic leaders in schools, parishes, and (arch) dioceses.
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We Teach On-line.
In partnership with the University of Dayton’s Institute for Pastoral Initiatives, each semester we teach on—line/for-credit courses in Catholic school and parish development.
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We Are Affordable.
Our on-line coaching has different pricing plans; our consulting processes have excellent discounts; our on-line courses are a bargain; our new on-line store is now open.
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We Encourage All to Move ``Beyond Mediocrity.``
ISPD encourages, motivates, and guides our Catholic clients to move “beyond mediocrity” and adapt to change.
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