National Advancement/Enrollment Management Summer Institute for Catholic Schools

Join Partners in Mission Summer Institute, America’s Premier Advancement and Enrollment Management Experience for Catholic Education Leaders

Sunday, June 22 to Thursday, June 26, 2025

Gain proprietary techniques, tools, and strategies to make an immediate impact on your school’s enrollment, advancement, and mission at a high-energy, results-oriented conference tailored specifically for Catholic school leaders.

The industry's premier event of its kind provides proven strategies for boosting enrollment, driving successful fundraising and capital campaigns, and strengthening leadership.

Designed for both novice and seasoned pros, the Summer Institute helps Catholic education leaders and their institutions to flourish, elevating performance and achieving mission-driven success.

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About the Conference

The Partners in Mission Summer Institute is comprised of two conferences: The National Advancement Conference for Catholic Schools and The National Enrollment Management Conference for Catholic Schools. Register for one and take sessions in both conferences– two for one! All sessions are designed specifically for Catholic schools and led by Partners with deep knowledge of the unique markets you serve and the opportunities and challenges you face. The Institute is also a CFRE-approved provider.

For more than 12 years, our conference participants have told us about the transformational impact this conference has had on their programs and professional development.

We encourage your whole team to attend. Conference participants include diocesan leadership teams; presidents; principals; and directors of admissions, enrollment, advancement, alumni relations, communications, marketing, and athletics. There is truly something for everyone at our Summer Institute. Breakfast and lunch are included – as well as exciting evening events.

Sample Schedule (Based on 2024)

We are working on the 2025 schedule and will have it ready for review closer to June. For now, please view the 2024 schedule to get an idea of what you can expect for 2025. All sessions and events are subject to change.

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Registration Fees

Early Bird Discount: $1,399 (expires March 1, 2025) - Use discount code: EarlyBird
Registration: $1,499 (expires June 22, 2025)
Team Registrations of 2 or more: $1,349

Conference Registration + Fees

The fee includes a post-conference consultation, refreshments, breakfast and lunch each day, dinner on Sunday and Monday evening and transportation for evening events.

If you need financial support to attend, please reach out to Tim. We have a limited number of scholarships available.

Register early, as previous conferences have sold out.

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Refund Policy

Receive a full refund (minus a $100 administrative fee) for cancellations made in writing at least 60 days before the conference.
Cancellations made in writing between 30 and 60 days prior to the conference are eligible for a 50% refund.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 30 days of the conference.

Please note that Partners in Mission reserves the right to modify, change, or cancel any program or activity.

Plan Your Days + Meals

REGISTRATION
3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 23
8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 24

SESSION TIMES
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday

MEALS
Breakfast + Lunch: Monday through Thursday will be provided.
Light refreshments will be served during the morning and afternoon breaks.
Dinner is provided at the Opening Reception on Sunday in the Harbor Cruise on Monday.
Dinner is on your own Tuesday and Wednesday evening. We will provide transportation to and from downtown Boston.

ATTIRE
Business casual dress is recommended for day and evening activities. Layers are suggested as meeting room temperatures vary.

Bringing Guests

What our Alumni Say

This was my first Partners in Missions conference and I was blown away! The information covered was so helpful and the hospitality was incredible. These guys know how to work hard and play hard. I definitely recommend this conference to any Admissions or Advancement office!

Emma Wilson, Associate Director of Admission, St Thomas Aquinas High School, Dover NH

This was my first experience with Partners in Mission and I was 100% impressed, both with the conference and the Partners in Mission team. All the seminars I attended gave me information that I could use to better my school, increase enrollment and engage our faculty. I cannot wait to begin implementing what I learned at the Partners in Mission Conference. I would definitely attend another one in the future.

Jennifer Hart, Director of Marketing and Admissions, Delone Catholic HS, PA

The Partners in Mission conference was the best Advancement
conference I have ever attended in my 20 years of fundraising. I
learned new strategies attending targeted trainings
like “Women Donors: The Power of She” and
“Engaging Gen Z” while getting a refresher on
the basics of fundraising in general sessions like
“Building a High-Performance Strategic and Thriving, Catholic
School Advancement Program.”

Amy Malkemes, Director of Advancement,
Cathedral High School, Boston, MA

I can honestly say this conference changed my life and has given me and my team a “real conversation” opportunity for the first time in two years. We have a more targeted plan and we cannot thank you enough!

President, Edgewood Campus School, Madison, WI

Your team is truly phenomenal! Best conference I've ever attended! Support staff was wonderful and there wasn't a single detail that was overlooked. Great job!

Susan Hehir, Director of Alumnae and Parent Relations, Ursuline Academy, MA

Partners in Mission provides excellent opportunities for new advancement professionals to build successful advancement operations for our Catholic schools. They provide an invaluable resource in today's competitive marketplace to improve your advancement performance.

Robert Van der Waag, Director for Mission Advancement, Bishop McNamara High School, MD

I have attended this conference six times, and each time I learn something new and meet great people. I work with Larry as my coach, and he is both a great thought partner and a great resource. We also really valued the AI session and the discussion that came as a result of it - very timely!

Patrick Lee, President & Principal St. Francis High School Salesian College Preparatory, California