The only live, comprehensive distance learning event for Catholic school enrollment management, advancement, communications, marketing and Board leaders this summer!

One Hour, Virtual Classes in Advancement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Communications, Enrollment Management

We understand the challenges this year presents—from the safety of live events to budgetary and travel concerns. COVID-19 continues to shape the landscape of Catholic education. Professional development is even more essential this year. Our goal is to give you access to the expertise, strategies and solutions you need to advance the mission of your school.

Monday, July 20 to Thursday, July 30, 2020
Classes offered at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. EST

View our class schedule and descriptions below. Further down, find our suggested classes for each audience.

Here is what Partners in Mission Online has to offer:

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ADVANCEMENT

  • Advancement 101: How to Make the Ask
  • Advancement in Uncharted Waters: The Mission Continues
  • Creating a High-Performing Advancement Committee
  • Donor-Centric Advancement
  • Giving Days - From Start to Success
  • Keep Events Special - Virtually!
  • Keeping Them Close: Donor Stewardship During the Time of Crisis
  • Limited Time, Staff, Resources? The Elementary School Advancement Plan is Your Key to Success
  • New to Advancement? Discover the Building Blocks of a Successful Advancement Office
  • Recognizing Donors: Using Your Annual Report to Steward and Increase Gifts
  • Strategies for Alumni and Constituent Engagement in a Virtual Environment
  • Thanks COVID! Now what? What Your School Needs From Its Advancement Team
  • The 7 R’s of Face to Face Solicitation during a Pandemic
  • Why a Concurrent Global Pandemic and Economic Crises is the Perfect Time to Focus on Planned Giving
  • Women Donors
  • Your Secret Weapon: How Your Advancement Database Drives Fundraising Success

ANNUAL FUND

  • Advancement 101: How to Make the Ask
  • Building Revenue Streams for Elementary Schools: the Annual Fund is the Advancement Foundation
  • Recognizing Donors: Using Your Annual Report to Steward and Increase Gifts
  • Simplifying Your Annual Fund: Meeting and Exceeding Goals During a Pandemic
  • Soliciting for the Annual Fund Over the Phone: Hands-On Training to Make You an Effective and Efficient Annual Fund Solicitor from Your Desk!
  • Women Donors

COMMUNICATIONS

  • Advancement Communications
  • Advancement in Uncharted Waters: The Mission Continues
  • Crisis Communications
  • How to use Digital Marketing to Reach Your Target Audience
  • Marketing Definition and Principles Applied to Catholic Elementary & High Schools
  • Social Media Strategies to Build Awareness
  • The Changing Role of the Director of Communication MID and POST-COVID
  • Unhappy Parents Can Be Loud: How and When Leadership Should Be Listening

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

  • Advancement in Uncharted Waters: The Mission Continues
  • Creating a Written Enrollment Management Plan for Your High School
  • Defining and Delivering Our Virtual Value Proposition To Build and Retain Enrollment
  • Enrollment Management 101
  • How to use Digital Marketing to Reach Your Target Audience
  • Parent Ambassadors Can be Key to Recruitment and Retention
  • Shoring Up Retention through Summer Communication for Elementary Schools
  • Social Media Strategies to Build Awareness
  • The Ideal School/Campus Visit
  • Virtual Enrollment 101
  • Virtual Orientations & Onboarding
  • Where are we headed? The Critical Importance of Enrollment Management Plans during a Pandemic

LEADERSHIP

  • A New Leader’s on Board - Navigating Rough Seas Ahead!
  • Advancement in Uncharted Waters: The Mission Continues
  • Creating a High-Performing Advancement Committee
  • Emergency Financial Aid Funds
  • How a Focus on “Customer Service” Can Grow Enrollment and Increase Philanthropic Support
  • How to Build a Strong and Positive School Culture in the Face of 2020
  • Optimizing the Role of a Newer President in Advancement & EM
  • Strategic Foresight: Charting the Course for Vitality and Viability in Uncertain Times
  • Strengthening Board Support in Turbulent Times
  • Thanks COVID! Now what? What Your School Needs From Its Advancement Team
  • The 7 R’s of Face to Face Solicitation during a Pandemic
  • Transforming Your Personal Leadership Style to Elevate Catholic Education
  • Unhappy Parents Can Be Loud: How and When Leadership Should Be Listening

MAJOR GIFTS & CAMPAIGNS

  • Capital Campaign Readiness, What Needs to be in Place?
  • Finishing Campaign in the Time of Uncertainty: We are in a Campaign Now - What Should We Do Now?
  • Getting in the Door and Making the First Approach
  • Identifying High Impact Donors with Prospect Research Techniques
  • Major Gifts in This Environment
  • The 7 R’s of Face to Face Solicitation during a Pandemic
  • Women Donors

NEW PROFESSIONALS

  • Advancement 101: How to Make the Ask
  • Advancement in Uncharted Waters: The Mission Continues
  • Enrollment Management 101
  • New to Advancement? Discover the Building Blocks of a Successful Advancement Office
  • The 7 R’s of Face to Face Solicitation during a Pandemic
  • Virtual Enrollment 101
  • Virtual Orientations & Onboarding