Development Directions
ISPD’s team writes a monthly newsletter on advancement, enrollment management, and strategic planning in Catholic schools and parishes.
Best Wisdom and Practices for Catholic Schools/Parishes
In a continuing effort to seek the best wisdom, the best practices, and best understand the situation we all are facing during these challenging times, ISPD has created our second survey, and we invite your input. Please know that the results of these surveys are being shared with hundreds of Catholic school, parish, and diocesan leaders throughout the country. Please e-mail catholicdev@ispdconsulting.com in order to receive the results from Survey #1 conducted on March 13th and also to receive the results of this survey. Thank you! Begin Survey On Monday March 30, 2020 at 1 PM CENTRAL TIME,...
The Value of Strategic Planning
October 1, 2023
5 min
When we talk about strategic planning with a Catholic school and/or parish, ISPD’s philosophy of belonging leads...
ISPD Welcomes New Associate, Dr. Ashley Lynn Ogden
August 15, 2023
1 min
ISPD Welcomes New Associate, Dr. Ashley Lynn Ogden The Institute for School and Parish Development is excited...
Is It Really Important to Conduct an Objective Financial Feasibility Study before Launching a Capital Campaign?
August 8, 2023
5 min
In our work with Catholic schools, parishes and (arch)dioceses, we often have questions from Catholic leaders in...
Opportunities Abound With “Back to School Night”
July 15, 2023
7 min
(Although updated for this upcoming school year, this newsletter on “Back to School Night,” is back by...
ISPD Celebrates 34th Anniversary
June 26, 2023
5 min
In June of 1989, the Institute for School and Parish Development opened for business. This month, as...
Professional Development: Moving Beyond Mediocrity
May 19, 2023
4 min
With the 2022-23 fiscal year coming to a close, there is a question that many Catholic leaders...
