June 23-25, 2025 | New Orleans
The must-attend event for Catholic Administrators, Advancement/Development, and Enrollment Marketing Professionals!
The ISPD Summer 2025 Development School returns to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel and will feature a powerhouse lineup of sessions on operational vitality for Catholic schools and parishes, including:
- Strategic Planning
- Funding Catholic Schools
- Admissions and Enrollment Management
- Marketing and Communications
- Use of Technology in Advancement
- Building a Culture of Belonging
- Multi-School Collaboraiton
Who Should Attend
The ISPD Summer 2025 Development School is open to all Catholic education professionals, including:
- Pastors
- Superintendents
- Diocesan School Office Staff/Advancement Staff
- Presidents
- Principals
- Advancement/Development Directors
- Admissions Directors/Staff
- Marketing and Communications Staff.
- Board Members
- Faculty and Staff Members
- Volunteers
TESTIMONIALS
Here is what past attendees have said about the ISPD Summer Development School...
Last year's attendees ranked the conference with an average score of 4.85 out of 5!
I’ve been in this field for over 25 years, but I learn something new every time I come to this conference. We need to stay relevant to our constituents.
Mary FischerVice President of Advancement - Archbishop Moeller High School, Cincinnati
Every child who has a desire for a Catholic educatrion should be able to receive it. It is our job in Developement to make sure those students don’t miss out.
John AnsonPrincipal - Paraclete High School, Lancaster, CA
Normally, these types of conferences are geared towards high school, and you have to pick apart what applies to elementary schools. ISPD does a great job in showing how to apply advancement at the elementary level.
Mike WisnorPresident - Incarnate Word Academy, Parma Heights, OH
This conference has given me the confidence to go back and start an Annual Fund for my school. With all the tools I’ve learned, I can now put a plan together.
Ismael PerezPrincipal - Father Dueñas Memorial School, Mangilao, Guam
2025 REGISTRATION
Summer Development School FAQ
The ISPD 2025 Development School Experience will take place at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the premiere leisure hotel ideally located along the bank of the Mississippi River, across the street from Ceasers Casino, within walking distance of the Aquarium of America and the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is also interconnected to the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, which includes 85 outlet shops, restaurants, and a fabulous food court. It is two easy walking blocks to our world-famous French Quarter and countless restaurants, art galleries, streetcar lines, and more.
Conference attendees can take advantage of our special group rate of $245/night. After you register for the conference, a link to reserve your hotel room will be provided.
The ISPD Summer Development School features multiple keynote addresses from leading Catholic thinkers and practitioners. Plus, attendees can choose from 36 breakout sessions over the three-day conference.
Sessions covered will include:
- Strategic Planning
- Annual Funds
- Galas and Auctions
- Enrollment Management
- Communications
- Planned Giving
- Feasibility Studies and Capital Campaigns
- Major Donor identification and invitation
- Database Management
- Total Stewardship
- Alumni/-ae involvement
Hear from over 20 presenters – superintendents, pastors, presidents, principals, advancement directors, enrollment management/admissions directors, and ISPD associates. Learn and share with people who are making it happen!
- Mass is offered each morning of the conference.
- The package we will send you upon registration will include tourist information on Swamp Tours, the New Orleans music scene, Mardi Gras World, the WWII Museum, Natchez Steamboat Excursions, a French Quarter Walking Tour, Jackson Square/St. Louis Cathedral, a listing of the Top 10 real New Orleans restaurants, and more.
- Our conference welcome reception will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday at the Hilton. It’s a great chance to meet and network with fellow attendees.
The ISPD 2025 Summer Development School is a great way to showcase your company, brand, and products to Catholic school and parish administrators. This conference attracts key decision-makers, including Diocesan Superintendents, Presidents, Principals, Advancement/Development, marketing, and enrollment professionals, who work tirelessly to improve their schools and parish communities.
ISPD Conference sponsorships provide opportunities for attendees to connect and build relationships! Conference Sponsors will have exclusive access to attendees and will be able to generate qualified leads through our conference app Whova.
Price includes Registration/tuition; Continental breakfast each morning; Lunch each day; Refreshments throughout the day; Monday reception; Conference materials
*Special EARLY BIRD rates if you register by April 1st.
2025 EVENT SCHEDULE
Presentations are subject to change.
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2025 SPEAKERS & PRESENTERS
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