Development Directions
ISPD’s team writes a monthly newsletter on advancement, enrollment management, and strategic planning in Catholic schools and parishes.
The Cadence of Catholic Elementary School Development/Advancement
July 11, 2022
6 min
In a four-count rhythm, with the tip of the rod at 12 o'clock, and the right-hand wrist...
Answers for Catholic Schools Running Out of Time
May 21, 2022
11 min
Catholic Parish Development/Stewardship Crisis in 2022: How Many Catholic Parishes Are Simply Running Out of Time? There...
Making a List and Checking It Twice
August 19, 2021
8 min
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Making a List and Checking It Twice” In August 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, ISPD...
The Most Important Things to Do in Your Catholic School and/or Parish in 2021-22
July 27, 2021
4 min
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a young man growing up with a wise father, there were those memorable times where I...
The Future of Catholic Schools and Parishes (Part IV)
June 3, 2021
4 min
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part 1 on “The Future of Catholic Schools and Parishes” was released on March 24, 2021; Part...
The Future of Catholic Schools and Parishes (Part III)
May 7, 2021
8 min
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part 1 on “The Future of Catholic Schools and Parishes” was released on March 24, 2021; Part...