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...

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  • 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...

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