Catholic School Development A Comprehensive Approach By: Harry Verhiley

Development... Generates an understanding and love for your parish school... resulting in a faithful and generous response to support its mission.

Elements of Development 1. Leadership 2. Case for Support 3. Plan 4. Prospects

1. Leadership  Defines present reality  Creates and articulates the vision of the future  Enables people to achieve the vision  Thanks people for their contribution to the achievement of the vision

Leadership Recruitment (effective people)  Prayerful - focused on doing God’s will  Visionary  Get things accomplished  Charismatic - others can’t say “no” to  Generous “steward”  Resources - (work, wisdom, wealth)  Accomplished

2. Case for Support (reference to any communication)  Who we are  What we do  What our needs are  How you can respond

Who we are  Mission  Philosophy  Values  History

What we do  Essence of what we do (uniqueness)  Who we serve (photos)  Special programs  Success story of current student  Success story of alumni  Community contributions

What our needs are  Mission oriented  Prioritized  Connected to the prospective donor Time and Talent Treasure

How you can respond  Re-enroll your child  Enroll your child  Volunteer - time and talent  Share resources  Financially invest in our school

3. Plan  Goals  Objectives  Responsible person  Target date

4. Prospects  Prospective Students  Prospective Parents  Current Students  Current Parents  Alumni  Alumni Parents  Parishioners  Community & Corporate Friends