Development Directions

ISPD’s team writes a monthly newsletter on advancement, enrollment management, and strategic planning in Catholic schools and parishes.

  • 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...

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  • 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...

  • Catholic Development Resolutions for the New Year

    January 16, 2023

    9 min

    Happy New Year! We hope the Christmas Holidays were a wonderful and blessed time for you and...

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