Mission
The mission of the St. John’s Catholic School Advancement Council is to create, plan, implement, and sustain an advancement process that will support the ministry of St. John’s Catholic School.
Definition of the Advancement Council:
The Advancement Council is a core team of 8-12 dedicated and committed people who work on the advancement duties outlined in the St. John’s School Strategic Plan. Basic responsibilities include:
- Understanding the scope of advancement, including the 7 I approach (Identify, Inform, Invite, Involve, Implement, Invest, Improve)
- Affirming the mission of the school
- Working with the Director of Advancement to increase awareness of St. John’s School as a leader in quality Catholic education through a comprehensive marketing plan
- Working with the Director of Advancement to increase enrollment and retention at St. John’s Catholic School
- Attracting financial support for St. John’s School from alumni, parents, parishioners, and the local community
Roles and Responsibilities of Council Members:
PLANNING
- To serve as the “steering wheel” to the planning process – evaluate, discern, direct, and focus the information that is introduced – as it applies to the advancing school
- To identify people who will be asked to get involved in the advancement effort at a ratio of 60% “new” voices and 40% “old” voices
- To help invite people to become involved through input sessions, education⁄in-services, school planning processes, etc.
COMMUNICATION
- To serve as spokespersons for the advancement efforts
- To lead communication efforts in regards to the work of the Advancement Council (including internal and external publications)
- To honor the confidentiality of information that is discussed by the Advancement Council
LEADERSHIP
- To serve in leadership positions (i.e. leading committees, campaigns, or events)
- To remain positive and mission-driven
Advancement Council Members:
Sr. Noeline Banks, RSM
Kim Cardenas
Mary Gallimore
Doug Hall
David Myers
Todd Shiver
Melissa Williams
Ty Woods
