Author Description

Much more needs to be done to get Catholic schools involved in comprehensive development programs. This guidebook offers steps for planning and conducting comprehensive development activities. The chapter authors are involved in developmental activities. Following the foreword, chapters include the following: (1) "Development vs. Fund-Raising" (Kathleen C. Collins, SFCC); (2) "School Development Committee" (John Burke); (3) "Strategic Planning" (Jean Wincek, CSJ); (4) "Volunteers" (Carol Mack); (5) "Public Relations/Marketing" (Raymond L. John); (6) "Recruitment and Retention of Students" (Lorraine A. Hurley); (7) "Case Statement" (Raymond L. John); (8) "Annual Giving" (Raymond L. John); (9) "Alumni Program" (Bill MacNeill); (10) "Educational Endowment" (Gary G. Wilmer); (11)"Grant Writing" (Jim Brennan); and (12) "Annual Report" (Joseph Spring, SCC, and James Cassidy). (LMI)