1. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program Catechesis Evangelization Academic rigor Service to the “least among us” Why Catholic education?

2. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program Changing demographics Changing demographics Shift in workforce Shift in workforce 1960: 74% of Catholic school employees were religious (i.e., priests, nuns, brothers) 1960: 74% of Catholic school employees were religious (i.e., priests, nuns, brothers) 2008: 4% of Catholic school employees are religious 2008: 4% of Catholic school employees are religious Lack of management expertise Lack of management expertise Challenges

3. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program Introduce “Best Practices” from Industry Logical, Structured Tactics Examples of proven techniques include : Problem Solving Program Planning Systems Approach Goals, action items, Performance monitoring Bring a New Perspective to Current Issues from Experience: Sales and Marketing Engineering and Manufacturing Finance, Legal, Human Resources Multiple Disciplines (Business background not necessary)

4. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program Responsive to a School’s Immediate Requirements Individualized Program Develop Capability within the Organization (Tap into Parish) Promote a “Sense of Urgency” Create a “Sense of Accomplishment & pride” Applications (Depending on the Organization’s Need) Marketing Business Planning Fund Raising Organization Determined by school ND Alumni: Capable, with a history of Accomplishments Will Voluntarily Assist Schools & AOD Establish Goals, Objectives, Priorities, Resources, Timing

5. Notre Dame Alumni Club of Detroit School Assistance Program Assessment & recap Identify Stakeholders SWOT Analysis Review Mission Statement & Validate Key Issues Identify Objectives for Key Issues Develop Action Plans for Objectives Action Steps for Action Plans Program follow up Program Process Reference material available for each Process Step

6. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program Reference tools and templates facilitate process Contributions Include Demographics Initial Analysis Program Planning Data Base Management Training Program Organization: What?, When?, Who? 4.1.4 Fund Drive Address List Activity Code St. Bart's Rep Organization ID Number Organization Contact Title (Mr., Mrs, Ms, Fr, Rev.) Contact First Name Contact Middle Initial Contact Last Name 4000 4001 4002 4003 4004 4005 4006 4007 4008 4009 Financial analysis tools

7. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program Encouraging Comments from committee members “I Never Saw That Before” “We Never Did That Before” " Thanks for your thoughtful and detailed responses via "the extra set of eyes." “ the volunteer work you're doing as ND grads is truly carrying on the ND spirit and its commitment to quality Catholic education on all levels.” The Notre Dame Club of Detroit Our emphasis is on facilitating and enabling schools to become self sufficient Not a one day seminar or a pre-developed plan

8. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program Attempt to work with diocese to identify schools and gain creditability – may need to start with individual schools Meet with school committee on a regular basis - keep committee/volunteers informed – communication is essential Reinforce participation, responsibility, ownership, urgency Utilize alumni club to recruit additional volunteers - not just seniors Important to have an alumni club champion(s) & support of club School assistance is not an alumni cub event, but a sustained program Rewards: Your contribution and accomplishment Progress and successes of the school committees Summary

9. Notre Dame Club of Detroit Catholic School Assistance Program “You should not underestimate your potential to lead others…you should be growing aware of the ability to influence others, to affect the lives of others, to be a leader. I am speaking not mainly about your becoming business leaders,… I am speaking of leadership of service to others”. “ Talents you have, education you have, energy you have. What I am saying is use them for others”. Fr. Raymond Baumgartner, SJ, past president of Loyola University, Chicago Thoughts for consideration

10. Notre Dame Alumni Club of Detroit School Assistance Program WIN - WIN - WIN University of Notre Dame Community Service Notre Dame Alumni Contribution School Survival

11. Notre Dame Alumni Club of Detroit School Assistance Program Handouts available in back of room For additional information contact: ndschoolassistance@yahoo.com