SUMMER 2025 DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL New Orleans 23-25 JUN 2025 Download Program Inviting to Belong • Inviting to Invest

“Belonging Leads to Believing”

The ISPD Summer 2025 Development School returns to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. This year’s conference will focus on the following topics:

  • Strategic Planning
  • Funding Catholic Schools
  • Admissions & Enrollment Management
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Use of Technology in Advancement
  • Building a Culture of Belonging
  • Multi-School Collaboration

Catholic leaders from throughout the country will be attending, including:

  • Pastors
  • Superintendents
  • Presidents
  • Principals
  • Advancement Directors
  • Admission Directors
  • Marketing & Communication Directors
  • Support Staff
  • Board Members
  • Volunteers

Why Become a Sponsor?

  • Premium Access: Connect with attendees through our Whova
    conference app, the same trusted platform that leading organizations use, like NCEA, to facilitate valuable networking and lead generation.
  • Targeted Engagement: 75% of attendees are decision-makers actively seeking innovative products and services to enhance their schools and parishes.
  • Brand Visibility: Leverage our extensive reach, including a newsletter mailing list of over 10,000 Catholic leaders and direct outreach to every (arch)diocese.

Our Reach and Legacy

For over 35 years, ISPD has been a respected leader in national
Catholic development consulting. Our established brand ensures your
message resonates with Catholic education administrators eager for
impactful solutions.

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to grow your influence and expand your impact in the Catholic educational community!

Event Schedule

  • 3 Keynote Sessions
  • 36 Breakout Sessions
  • 8 Lunch and Learn Opportunities

Sponsorship Levels

Conference Sponsor

$6,000 (one available)

Everything in the Breakfast/Luncheon Sponsorship Plus:

  • Presenting Sponsor of the ISPD Summer 2025 Development School with prominent “Presented by” on all ISPD Development School promotional and event materials.
  • Opportunity for a representative to speak to attendees during one of the general sessions. (5 minutes)

Opening Night Reception Sponsor

$4,000 (one available)

Everything in the Breakfast/Luncheon Sponsorship Plus:

  • Opportunity for a representative to speak to attendees during the welcome reception.

Keynote Sponsor

$3,000 (three available)

Everything in the Breakfast/Luncheon Sponsorship Plus:

  • Opportunity for a representative to speak to attendees before a keynote session (2-3 minutes)

Breakfast or Luncheon Sponsor

$2,000 (four available)

  • Opportunity to present at one Lunch and Learn session
  • Inclusion of sponsor logo on all Development School promotions, materials, and conference app
  • Inclusion as a sponsor on the ISPD website and social media channels
  • Includes one exhibitor table, virtual exhibitor space in the Whova App, and one conference registration.

Breakout Session Sponsor

$1,000 (one available)

  • Inclusion of logo on all Development School promotions, materials, and conference app
  • Inclusion as sponsor on ISPD website and social media channels
  • Includes one exhibitor table, virtual exhibitor space in Whova App, and one conference registration.