Operational Vitality: Catholic School Finance and Advancement

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This course examines the critical relationship between mission and finances in Catholic schools. It explores: 1) The forces that have led to the closures of schools, eliting of enrollments, and the characteristics of viable schools; 2) Understanding terminology, data, and the ability to read, understand, and prepare documents related to financial planning and financial management; 3) The budget cycle and processes utilized in the development of a master budget; 4) Alternative forms of governance and finance utilized by Catholic schools to achieve their mission; 5) The basics of public school finance; 6) Advancement techniques and processes; 7) The state of school choice and the different means of achieving it.