Diocese of Erie – Office of Catholic Schools
“Advancing the Mission: A Call to Lead”
Successfully Moving Catholic Schools into the Future

Advancement Program Workshop Schedule

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Workshop #7, Thursday, May 8, 2008

Creating Advancement Plan

This final workshop will not only serve as a review of the first five sessions but will also lay the foundation for the school's advancement program going forward. Each of the participants will be asked to present their advancement plan for the 2007/2008 school year to the faculty and other participants.

Enhance Business and Community Involvement

This workshop will advise the participants on programs for various key publics: friends, the business community, foundations, vendors and others - to yield greater understanding and increased financial support.

Budget and Volunteer Management Guidelines

The workshop will also offer recommendations on an advance office budget, staffing and volunteer model for ongoing advancement operations. These recommendations will also offer insight into job descriptions, training and ongoing professional development. Finally, the workshop will advise on the records and reporting system, donor recognition, and prospect identification and research.