The Value of Strategic Planning by Frank Donaldson, President, ISPD How up to date is the strategic plan for your Catholic school and/or parish? Have you ever created one that engaged hundreds of people? When we talk about strategic planning with a Catholic school and/or parish, ISPD’s philosophy of belonging leads to believing...
ISPD Welcomes New Associate, Dr. Ashley Lynn Ogden The Institute for School and Parish Development is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Ashley Lynn Ogden to our ISPD Consulting Team. Dr. Ogden served as the principal of St. Dominic School in New Orleans from 2017-2023 and also served as the...
Is It Really Important to Conduct an Objective Financial Feasibility Study before Launching a Capital Campaign? by Frank Donaldson, President, ISPD In our work with Catholic schools, parishes and (arch)dioceses, we often have questions from Catholic leaders in regards to whether or not they need to conduct a Financial Feasibility Study (FFS)...
(Although updated for this upcoming school year, this newsletter on “Back to School Night,” is back by popular demand). All across the country, Catholic schools will open the doors on the 2023 – 2024 school year, either before or right after Labor Day. What a wonderful time for marketing and...