Leadership + Recruiting

For Catholic schools and education to flourish, exceptional leadership is required.

From organizational assessments to governance strategy to ongoing strategic coaching and executive recruitment, Partners in Mission has been an integral ally to Catholic schools, dioceses and education leadership professionals as they pursue their educational and eternal mission.

Our Leadership consultants hail from top roles at leading Diocesan and Independent Catholic schools and have spent much of their careers in the trenches, leading Catholic education organizations like yours.  

Here are some of the common Leadership challenges issues we are accustomed to helping with, day in and day out:

  • "Are our current leaders equipped to handle the challenges of the future?"
  • "Our new Principal deserves expert coaching to excel from day one."
  • "We want to invest in our leader’s growth with top-tier professional development."
  • "Are our President and Board set up for a strong, collaborative partnership?"
  • "Succession planning is a priority for ensuring the future of our school."

At Partners in Mission, we provide the expert guidance and support needed to help you cultivate exceptional Catholic school leadership, ensuring that your educational mission not only endures but thrives.  Check out our full suite of capabilities below.

Leadership + Recruiting Capabilities

 

 

Discover and Assess

  • Organizational Assessment

Plan

  • Governance Strategy
  • Organizational Strategy + Planning
  • Candidate Search + Placement
  • Succession Planning

Execute and Optimize

  • Training, Development and Activation
  • Leadership Coaching

Leadership + Recruiting Success Stories

 

 

San Mateo, California
Engagement: Ongoing Advancement Counsel, Strategic Planning, Capital Campaign, Search

"Serra's engagement with Partners in Mission began with our support in expanding their annual fundraising efforts. This collaboration evolved into a forward-looking strategic planning process. Serra then launched the largest capital campaign in the school's history, and with the expert guidance of Partners in Mission at every step, they are now on the brink of reaching their ambitious $37 million goal. Additionally, Serra turned to us during their recent search for a new President."

Mike Fadelli
President

Springfield, Massachusetts
Engagement: Search for New Head of School

"Working with the School Leadership Search Solutions team proved to be a first-class experience. Their approach was both professional and personal. I was grateful for their attention to detail, constant communication, and thorough vetting process. It was a pleasure to work with Partners in Mission."

Dr. Paul Harrington
Head of School

Austin, Texas
Engagement: Search for New President

"The Partners in Mission name says it all... they believe that we have a common mission to serve God’s children and through collaboration and partnerships, we will not only sustain our Catholic schools but move them to become innovative and successful. I highly recommend them to any search committee. If you want it done well, with integrity and purpose, then you want to partner with Partners in Mission."

Tim Cullen
President