ISPD Summit: Orlando

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Event About

The challenges facing Catholic schools and parishes are not waiting. Enrollment pressures, changing demographics, financial demands, leadership transitions, and new communication expectations require informed decisions and decisive action.

The ISPD Summit gives you two focused days to address those challenges and return home ready to move forward. Choose from 21 practical sessions covering Development, Stewardship, Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communication, Strategic Planning, and Lagniappe—“Something Extra.”

You will leave with proven strategies, practical tools, valuable relationships, and clear next steps for strengthening your Catholic school or parish.

Follow it with a short outcome list:

  • Strengthen enrollment and retention
  • Improve annual and major-gift programs
  • Increase parishioner engagement
  • Make better decisions using demographic and financial data
  • Prepare for campaigns and long-range planning
  • Communicate your mission with greater clarity
  • Return home with steps you can implement immediately

Tickets

From $995
8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration

Check-in and continental breakfast

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Welcome

Introductions and opening remarks — setting the compass for the two days

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakout Session I: Development

Using the Correct Development Language: How to Invite, Not Ask

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakout Session I: Enrollment

From Data to Decisions: Using Demographics to Grow Your Catholic School

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Breakout Session I: Stewardship

Total Stewardship: Building a Parish Culture of Prayer, Ministry, and Finance

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Break

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Breakout Seesion II: Development

The Annual Fund: The Engine of Catholic School Advancement

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Breakout Session II: Enrollment

Enrollment Management Is Everyone's Responsibility

11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Breakout Session II: Stewardship

Affirming, Welcoming, and Engaging People in the Life of Your Catholic Parish

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Lunch

Roundtable discussions - best-practice sharing at school tables and parish tables

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Breakout Session III: Development

Identifying Financial Leaders and Inviting Them to Consider a Major Gift

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Breakout Session III: Enrollment

From the 2:00 AM Inquiry to the First Day of School: Automating Admissions Without Losing the Human Touch

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm

Breakout Session III: Stewardship

Affirming, Welcoming, and Engaging: Moving Households from Registration to Discipleship

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Break

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Breakout Session IV: Enrollment

Plugging the Leaky Bucket: Building the Retention Team and Process

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Breakout Session IV: Lagniappe

Getting Your Board Onboard: Trustees as Active Advancement Partners

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Breakout Session IV: Development

Campaign-Ready or Not? Feasibility, Readiness, and the Four Stages of a Successful Capital Campaign

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Break

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Wrap-Up

First-day takeaways and evening announcements

4:00 pm - 4:35 pm

Mass

Celebration of Liturgy: Monday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

ISPD Happy Hour Reception

Networking with presenters and peers.

Venue Info

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Marriott Orlando Downtown, 400 W Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32801
January 18, 2027 - January 19, 2027
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Hotel Info & Reservations

Stay at the Marriott Orlando Downtown The Marriott Orlando Downtown places conference attendees in the heart of Orlando’s vibrant Arts District, close to the city’s dining, entertainment, sports, and cultural attractions. The hotel features modern guest rooms, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, an on-site Starbucks®, and American cuisine and craft drinks at Shade Bar and Grill. It is a comfortable and convenient setting for learning, connecting, and relaxing throughout the conference. Explore the Marriott Orlando Downtown. ISPD attendees can reserve their room for $199.99 USD/night. Make it a long weekend! Stay Longer and Experience Orlando Why limit your visit to the conference? Attendees may reserve the special conference room rate for a stay of up to seven days, subject to availability. Bring your family, arrive early, stay afterward, and turn your conference trip into an Orlando getaway. Close to the hotel, you can explore Lake Eola Park, ride one of its famous swan boats, enjoy downtown restaurants, see a performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, or attend a game or concert at the Kia Center. The hotel also offers convenient access to downtown through the Ride DTO on-demand electric shuttle service. And, of course, Orlando’s world-famous attractions are within reach. Extend your stay to experience Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort—including Epic Universe—SeaWorld Orlando, Disney Springs, Universal CityWalk, and the shopping, dining, and entertainment of International Drive. Come for the conference. Stay for the sunshine, attractions, and unforgettable Orlando experiences.

Pricing

The price includes registration/tuition, lunch on Wednesday and refreshments throughout the day, a Monday evening reception, and conference materials. • Groups of two or more from the same institution can qualify for the group ticket discount. • Current ISPD consulting and coaching clients can qualify for special conference pricing.

Attendee Cancellation Policy

Before November 18, 2026: Conference registration may be canceled with a full refund (less a $75 processing fee) with written notification to catholicdev@ispdconsulting.com. Between November 19 – December 23, 2026: A 50% refund is available for conference registration with written notification to catholicdev@ispdconsulting.com After December 24, 2026: No refunds will be granted after this time. In the case of an emergency or extenuating circumstances, requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A registered attendee who cannot attend the conference may transfer that registration to another individual from their institution. All requests should be made via written notification to catholicdev@ispdconsulting.com.

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