1. Catholic School Development A Comprehensive Approach By: Harry Verhiley

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

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

4. 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

5. 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

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

7. Who we are  Mission  Philosophy  Values  History

8. 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

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

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

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

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