Registration is closed for INSPIRE ’23. If you would like to attend, please email Lisa O’Leary at elizabeth.o’leary@seattlearch.org to see if space is available.
Save the Date for our second annual INSPIRE event hosted by the Archdiocese of Seattle Office for Catholic Schools. This is the official page for the event and will be updated regularly with details.
What is INSPIRE?
INSPIRE is an Advancement event focused on bringing teams from across the Seattle Archdiocese (and beyond!) together for some inspiration, learning, and collaboration with colleagues. YOU are an important part of growing your school and this conference will equip you with the tools you need to be successful in your role.
It is time for Catholic Schools across the country to step it up in all areas of Advancement! In the Archdiocese of Seattle, we are committed to bringing key staff, administrators, and other professionals from across the country to think out of the box and begin to put into practice effective strategies to strengthen our schools and grow our reach.
INSPIRE offers a unique opportunity for learning, networking, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative strategies for school growth and development. (Domain 4: Operational Vitality, NSBECS)
Highlights of the conference include keynote address, interactive breakout sessions, and time to engage with fellow participants during a networking session. The Finalsite-SchoolAdmin Team will also be with us all day to offer support and one-on-one consultation.
The agenda encompasses a wide range of topics, covering the areas of enrollment management, fundraising & planned giving, social media, branding basics, Canva instruction, value propositions, data analysis, efficiencies & hospitality in the school office, family engagement, marketing our Catholic identity, tuition assistance discussions with families, and more. We also have an Early Learning track specific for EL staff.
Who is invited to this A-MAZ-ING day?
Office Managers, Finance Managers, School Secretaries, Development Directors & Fundraisers, Admissions Directors, Marketing & Communications Staff. New this year we are including Early Learning Staff (from the Archdiocese of Seattle only)
Details:
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 8:00-4:00 pm (light breakfast & lunch provided)
Where: Seattle University, Pigott building
Cost: FREE for Seattle Arch Staff, $150 for Catholic School Staff outside the Archdiocese
Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are available on the beautiful Seattle University campus. Re-live your college days by staying in one of the lovely residence hall rooms.
Shared bathrooms are located down the hall.
Free internet is available for all guests.
Beds are made up with fresh linens.
Rooms include sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, and washcloths.
Cost: FREE for Seattle Archdiocese Staff, $75 per night for staff outside the Archdiocese
Reservations must be made by July 31th
Agenda for the Day
8-8:30a Mass in the beautiful Seattle University Chapel (optional)
8:30-9:00a Check-In & Coffee Time
9:00-9:10a Opening Prayer: Fr. Justin Ryan, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Seattle
9:10-10:00a Welcome & Introduction: Kristin Moore, Director of Marketing & Enrollment, OCS
10:00-11:00a Keynote: Sr. Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, Ph.D. “The Power of Why”
11:00-11:10a Break
11:15-12:05p Breakout Session #1
12:05-12:50p LUNCH
1:00-1:50p Breakout Session #2
1:55-2:45p Breakout Session #3
2:50-3:40p Collaboration & Networking Session #4
3:45-4:00p Wrap Up & Send Off & RAFFLES!
Keynote Speaker: Sr. Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, Ph.D.
